Scholarships

Helen Lodge Memorial Scholarship
Lillian Halverson Scholarship
Recommendation Form

Academy Awards

Rhododendron Award
Emerging Dietetic Leader Award
Outstanding Dietetics Student Awards
Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Award
Recognized Dietetic Technician of the Year Award
Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award

Lillian Halverson Scholarship

The Lillian Halverson Scholarship was established by the West Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2015 in honor of her service to the dietetics community. Lillian received her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics Education and her Master of Science in Nutrition from the University of Wisconsin Stout Campus. She went on to complete her PhD at The Ohio State University. Lillian taught in the Human Ecology Department at West Virginia Wesleyan College for 30 years and directed their undergraduate dietetics program. She retired from Wesleyan in the year 2000 upon the close of the dietetics program.

Lillian serves as the President of the Board of Directors for Head Start, and as the President of the Board of Directors for West Virginia Aging Services, which serves more than 40 counties in the state. She serves on the executive board for the state Home Economics Association. As a member of the St Joseph's Hospital Auxiliary, she enjoys knitting booties for the gift shop. Presenting to community groups about food safety and labeling is another way Lillian shares her expertise and serves her community.

Lillian has been recognized by the University of Wisconsin Stout Campus as one of their "Outstanding Alumni." Delta Kappa Gamma, a national organization which recognizes outstanding teachers, has awarded her membership. West Virginia Wesleyan named Lillian as a faculty member who "goes the extra mile".

Her students remarked on the ease of conversation with Lillian and complemented her welcoming nature. Lillian helped to shape students who are leading successful and accomplished careers in dietetics, home economics, and the culinary arts.

Wesleyan recognized one of her former students as an "Outstanding Entrepreneur", for having four successful restaurants in the Chicago area. Another former student who travels and speaks as an expert on Celiac disease earned the "Outstanding Young Professional" title. The Governor appointed yet another of her former students to the WV Board of Licensed Dietitians.

In 30 years of teaching, Lillian has touched the lives of many dietetics students, nursing students, pre-medical students, adult fitness students, members of her community, as well as many others. For her continued service, volunteerism, dedication in shaping future professionals, and passion for the field of Nutrition and Dietetics, the WVAND would like to honor Lillian for the many lives she continues to touch.

The Lillian Halverson Scholarship may not be awarded annually.

Online Application Form
Online Recommendation Form

Past Awardees

2016 Morgan Gocke
2017 Jessica Walden
2020 Hannah Currey
2021 Maggie Lane

Criteria for Selection

  • Must be currently enrolled in an ACEND-accredited undergraduate program in West Virginia with at least one semester left in your undergraduate education.
  • Must be a member of the West Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
  • Should demonstrate active participation in the national or state Academy affiliate.
  • Submit application and resume by due date.
  • Request one reference submit the recommendation form (separately, not through the student)

Award Recognition

  • The winner will be honored at WVAND FNCE.
  • The winner will receive an educational scholarship and a WVAND student membership for the following year. The amount of the scholarship will be determined based on donations toward the WVAND scholarship fund.

Application Procedure for Students (Use the following to create your application)

  • Complete the nominee data and upload your resume with your educational and work experience.
  • Provide the recommendation form link to one reference who can offer documentation on your behalf. Be sure to explain what scholarship you are applying for and the due dates, as well as how to submit the recommendation form.
  • Your reference should be willing and able to submit the WVAND Recommendation Form by the due date, as well. They are responsible for submitting the form separately from the rest of your application.