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Awards and Recognition

Our awards and recognition program celebrates individuals who have inspired, empowered and lent their passion to promote and elevate the dietetics profession. Every year, we recognize the extraordinary achievements and contributions of members at our annual conference.

We recognize the achievements of our members in all areas of practice from clinical, community, research, education, entrepreneurship and more. We also acknowledge and award long standing members who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the profession over their career.

The nomination period is now closed. Thank you to everyone who made a nomination to recognize a valued colleague. The 2019 award winners are recognized below.

**The deadline for the Student Network awards has been extended until February 29. See the criteria and submission information here.**

Board of Directors awards

Ryley-Jeffs Memorial Award

The Board of Directors is honoured to announce Dr. Laurie Wadsworth as the 2019 Ryley-Jeffs Memorial Award recipient.

Read about Dr. Laurie Wadsworth See previous award winners

Read 'Embracing the Strength in Difference' in the Journal

More Board of Director Awards

Honorary Patron Award

The highest level of recognition bestowed upon a person who is not a dietitian but has advanced the dietetics profession through their work.

Emeritus Membership Award

The highest level of recognition bestowed upon a retired DC member who has made meritorious contributions throughout their career.

Association Awards - Recognizing members in all areas of practice

Member Recognition Awards - Association Catalyst

Member Recognition Award - Association Catalyst

Recognition of volunteer efforts, professional expertise and achievements that contribute to the advancement of the profession as an association catalyst.

Member Recognition Award - Education

Recognition for volunteer efforts, professional expertise and achievements that contribute to the advancement of the profession in the area of education.

Member Recognition Award - Leadership

Recognition of volunteer efforts, professional expertise and achievements that contribute to the advancement of the profession in the area of leadership.

DC Fellows

This designation is available to members with outstanding professional growth and contributions through educational and professional enhancement, career achievements, initiative, innovation and leadership in dietetics.

PEN® Achiever Award

Recognizes Canadian members who demonstrate leadership in evidence-based practice through significant or ongoing contributions to the PEN: Practice-based Evidence in Nutrition® system.

Student Awards – Recognizing the future of dietetics

Judy Van Tilburg Memorial Bursary

This Bursary recognizes the importance of networking to one’s career by providing two bursaries to support participation at the DC annual conference for members enrolled in an internship or practicum program.

Morgan Award

In honour and memory of the late Susan Morgan, this award recognizes the personal achievement of a dietetic intern or practicum student for a research project.

Student Awards

The Student Awards recognize academic excellence. Each award recipient is provided with cash prize and support to attend the DC National Conference.

More awards and opportunities

DC Networks Student Scholarships

The DC Student Network in partnership with other DC networks is pleased to provide student members with the opportunity to experience the National Conference to network with professionals, learn about new research, and to develop your professional toolkit. The deadline for these awards has been extended until February 29. See the criteria and submission information here.

International Travel Award for Novice Researchers

This award supports the participation of two novice researchers at the International Congress of Dietetics, which convenes once every four years. DC will support two novice researchers with successful abstract submissions to the ICD Congress in South Africa in 2020.

Member Recognition

Recognizing our volunteers

This year, over 800 members volunteered their time to making a difference for all dietitians across Canada. Take a moment to recognize a colleague for their time, dedication and leadership.