SCAN Distinguished Scholar Award

Established in 2007, this award recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to research or the practice of dietetics as a result of continued commitment to scholarship.

SCAN Excellence in Practice Award

Established in 1996, this award recognizes the outstanding practice of SCAN members in one of the four SCAN practice areas: cardiovascular dietetics, wellness/health promotion, the prevention and treatment of disordered eating or sports dietetics. Members may receive the award for efforts as individuals, as part of a group, or as part of an organization. Areas of practice may include: clinical practice, public health practice, consulting/corporate health practice, program development, research, publication, education or volunteer practice.

Past Award Recipients:

1997 Mary Dodds Spoon
1998 Denise Ferko-Adams
1999 Karin Kratina
2001 Melinda Manore
2002 Sondra Kronberg
2003 Susan Kundrat
2004 Brenda Davy
2005 Marilyn C. Holmes

2006 Nancy King

2007 Karen Balnicki Wetherall

*The practice area for the award rotates each year, nominees for the 2008 award are for the practice area of cardiovascular health and sports nutrition.

SCAN Achievement Award

Established in 1985, this award recognizes SCAN practitioners who have played significant roles in the evolution of SCAN through both outstanding service to SCAN and professional accomplishments in the field. The list of past recipients is impressive and includes the following:

Past Award Recipients:
1985 Merle Best
1986 Jean Storlie
1987 Marilyn Schorin
1988 Jackie Berning
1989 Penny Kris-Etherton
1990 Georgia Kostas
1991 Nema Frye
1992 Nancy Clark
1993 Dan Benardot
1994 Ellen Coleman
1995 Kristine Clark
1996 Lori Valencic
1997 Linda Zorn
1998 Nicki Zeidner
1999 Lynn Umbreit
2000 Karen Ross
2001 Ruth Carey
2002 Julie Burns
2003 Rita Johnson
2004 Marty Yadrick
2005 Karen R. Dolins

2006 Marie Dunford

2007 Michele Macedonio

Each year a Selection Committee made up of the SCAN Chair, the Chair-elect, and two members at-large review completed applications of individuals nominated for this award. The criteria and respective weight for each of the criteria for award selection are as follows:

1. Outstanding service to SCAN on a national, regional, and local levels, as well as roles in mentoring SCAN members. (55%)
2. Professional accomplishments in the field of sports or cardiovascular nutrition, wellness and/or disordered eating as exemplified by education/training, clinical experience, public speaking, research, publications and teaching. (15%)
3. Participation in ADA activities at the national, state, and local levels. (10%)
4. Outstanding community outreach and service. (10%)
5. A personal statement, of not more than 300 words, explaining "What in your opinion, qualifies your for this award?" (10%)
6. Member of SCAN for at least 3 years.
7. Current SCAN Executive Committee members are ineligible.