ADAF Awards
The following ADA Foundation awards are available to all ADA members. The annual application deadline is December 1 unless otherwise noted. The amount of the award is determined by investment return of the fund endowment.
Continuing Education AwardsThis award is given to provide funding for professional educational enrichment for a dietitian or dietetic technician. Applicant must be a member of the American Dietetic Association and the Washington State Dietetic Association for at least three years. Award amount: up to $2,500.
This award is given to help deserving individuals enhance their capabilities in the area of nutrition communication in leading universities, public health organizations and professional societies. Award amount: $5,000
This award is given to master prepared dietetics educators and practitioners to pursue doctoral studies. Award amount: $5,000.
This award is given to recognize individuals who inspire entry-level dietetics professionals to pursue professional values. Award amount: up to $3,000.
This award was established to recognize the LoPrestis’ contributions to the foodservice, hospitality and dietetics professions. It supplies continuing education funding for faculty of Ohio Universities and Colleges.
This award is given to a member of the Consultant Dietitians in Health Care Facilities DPG to financially support promoting state or federal legislation to advance the profession of dietetics. Award amount: $1,000.
This award is given to provide educational stipends for nutrition professionals on the subjects of policy initiatives, advocacy and/or private practice. Preference will be given to members of Nutrition Education for the Public (NEP) DPG. Award amount: $1,000.
This award is given to recognize emerging leaders among current graduates of supervised practice programs in the Pittsburgh area and to encourage their participation in association activities. Award amount: $1,000.
This award is given to assist new ADA members (less than five years) to attend the Annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE). Award amount: $500. Up to two awards may be given each year.
This award is given as scholarships to members of Consultant Dietitians in Health Care Facilities DPG for educational programs that enhance the contributions of the consultant dietitian to health care. Award amount: up to $500. Apply at any time.
This award is given to members of the Public Health Nutrition DPG for short-term educational programs that enhance the contributions of public health nutritionists to health care. Award amount: up to $500. Apply at any time.
This award is given to Management in Food and Nutrition Systems DPG members for continuing education through attendance at the ADA Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo. Award amount: up to $375. Apply at any time.
This award is given to recognize dietitians who make significant contributions to the importance of nutrition in women's health.
Contributions may be in the areas of research, education or service. Award amount: $1,000.
Edna and Robert Langholz International Nutrition Award
This award will be presented to the person whose contribution to nutrition has had the greatest international significance. Award amount: $25,000. Awarded in even numbered years. 2010 Award Application deadline is October 5, 2009.
This award is given to recognize individuals who inspire entry-level dietetics professionals to pursue professional values. Award amount: up to $3,000.
Mary Abbott Hess Award for Recognition of an Innovative Food/Culinary Effort
This award is given to encourage dietetics professionals to make original and innovative efforts in food and culinary education. Award amount: $1,000.
This award is given to recognize an outstanding article published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association during the previous year. Award amount: $1,000.
- Nominations submitted through the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
This award is given to recognize an outstanding body of research literature in the field of dietetics, food and nutrition. Award: $1,000.
- Published author selected by committee.
This award is given to encourage development of and recognize excellence in innovative and unique models for dietetics information and/or innovative services for delivery of nutrition education to the public. Award amount: $1,000.
Pittsburgh Dietetic Association Leadership Development Award
This award is given to recognize emerging leaders among current graduates of supervised practice programs in the Pittsburgh area and to encourage their participation in association activities. Award amount: $1,000.
This award will provide financial support of $5,000 to a doctoral student who is planning to conduct research in the area of renal disease and nutrition.
Judy Ford Stokes Memorial Award for Innovation in Administrative Dietetics
This award is given to encourage further development in administrative dietetics in saving money or generating revenue or in food service facility design. Award amount: $1,000.
This award is given to recognize quality poster sessions at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo and encourage high-quality poster session admissions in the future. Award amount: $300 and $150 for runner-up.
- Recipient selected from FNCE Poster Session.
This award is given to recognize and express appreciation to corporations or corporate foundations, which have a long history of support of ADAF programs and projects.
- Recipient selected by committee.
This fund was established to provide funding for two distinct purposes: to create and support lectureships and to provide awards to support individuals with an interest in the mission of FCP in their participation in culinary learning educational experiences.
Program Development Awards
This award is given to support volunteer groups engaged in projects and programs of nutrition education for the public. Award amount: $500. Multiple awards may be given.