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

Rhododendron Award

This award is given by WVAND to a person, not a dietitian, who has made a significant contribution to the science of nutrition and to the dietetic profession. The winner’s contributions must be documented, and this person should be highly merited and deserving of the award.

Online Nomination Form

Past Awardees

1989 Dr. Margaret Albrink
1990 Delmar Robinson
1994 Rodney Stoner
1996 Nancy Hillen
1999 Judy Grigoraci
2003 Larry Swan
2007 Rick Call
2009 Rick Goff
2012 Dr. William Neal
2014 Dr. Janet Tau
2015 Nidia Henderson
2016 Jack Jaczynski
2018 Dr. Dana King
2019 Chef Marty
2020 Tonya Farley Parker
2021 Marco Custodio
2022 Delegate Evan Hansen

Criteria for Selection

  • The nominee should be actively engaged and/or supportive of the field of nutrition and dietetics.
  • They should demonstrate concern for the promotion of optimal health and nutritional status of the population and leadership, e.g., in legislation, research, education, management, etc., either in the field of nutrition and dietetics or in other ways that impact the profession.

Award Recognition

  • The winner will be honored at WVAND Annual Conference & Expo.

Nomination Procedure

  • Complete the online nomination form:
    • nomination narrative,
    • nominee's resume/CV,
    • nominee photo (optional)
    • one optional letter of reference (from someone other than the person completing the nomination form) to support your nomination.