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WAMDA Special Recognition Award- WAMDA member

The WAMDA Special Recognition Award may be presented annually to one WAMDA member in recognition of outstanding service to the association and to the profession of dietetics. The recipient will be presented with an engraved plaque and will be honored at the WAMDA Annual Membership dinner meeting.

Criteria for selection:

The recipient

• has been a member of WAMDA for at least 2 years.
• has given outstanding service to the association through active participation in the ADA, State and/or district dietetic association or other related professional organizations.
• has demonstrated the highest standard of professional practice in dietetics.
• is a role model for colleagues and others.
• is not a previous recipient of the special Recognition Awards.
• is not a member of the WAMDA Nominating and Awards Committee.

Procedure for nominations:

• Nominations may come from any WAMDA member.
• Nominating Committee reviews letters of support and brings a recommendation to the full Board
• One letter of nomination of support required and mailed to:

Maryann Hayes

35 Somersville Road

East Longmeadow, MA 01028

Email: maryann.omelia.hayes@bhs.org

WAMDA Special Recognition Award- Non-member

The WAMDA special Recognition Award for a non-member may be presented annually to one individual in recognition of outstanding service to the nutrition profession. The recipient will be presented with an engraved plaque and will be honored at the WAMDA Annual Membership dinner meeting.

Criteria for selection:

The recipient

• has made distinguished contributions to dietetics through scientific knowledge, technical skills, or the promotion of WAMDA’s mission. 
• has demonstrated goodwill through notable local, state, or national service in the advancement of the profession of dietetics.
• recognizes and promotes dietetic professionals as contributors to the optimal health and nutritional status of the population.

Procedure for nominations:

• Nominations may come from any WAMDA member.
• Nominating Committee reviews letters of support and brings a recommendation to the full Board.
• One letter of nomination or support required and can be mailed to:

Maryann Hayes

35 Somersville Road

East Longmeadow, MA 01028

Email: maryann.omelia.hayes@bhs.org

2008-2009 WAMDA Non-Member Award Recipient was Dick Callahan. Executive Chef, Food and Nutrition Services Baystate Health Systems.

2008-2009 WAMDA Member Award Recipient was Judy Dowd, MA, RD, LDN. Bariatric Surgery Program Coordinator, Baystate Health Systems.