Each year, the Women's Health DPG selects 2 student members to receive the Outstanding Student Award. These awards bring recognition to deserving students who have been involved in women’s health issues and/or are considering a dietetic career involving women’s health. The awards also bring with them a monetary gift of $250 for each student selected. Recognition at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE®). Selection is based on meeting any of the following criteria:
- Participated and provided leadership in WH DPG activities, such as committee service, newsletter contributions, and/or involvement in association activities at district, state and national levels.
- Demonstrated active involvement in health-related organizations (professional and voluntary), such as officer and/or committee work in area, state, national organizations.
- Developed, or was a contributor to, innovative approaches to the practice of nutrition in women’s health for research and/or publications.
- Demonstrated involvement in academic coursework, thesis or intent to practice in women’s health.
Applications are available on the WH DPG website and are due June 1st. For any questions, please contact Elizabeth Hillard, Awards Coordinator at elizabeth.hilliard@ndsu.edu.