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Each year PNPG recognizes the outstanding practice and significant contributions its members make toward promotion of pediatric dietitians.
To nominate a fellow PNPG member, please review the following criteria and complete the application.
Award winners will be announced and recognized during the PNPG Member Reception at FNCE. Recipients may be eligible for partial travel support to assist with attendance.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE OPENING AGAIN!
Stay tuned for the next submission date! If you have any questions, please contact the PNPG Grants & Awards Committee Chair at pnpgawards@gmail.com.
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Outstanding Member of the Year
The Outstanding Member of the Year recognizes outstanding leadership contributions to pediatric nutrition and/or maternal and child health. The following are criteria for award selection: (1) PNPG membership for three or more years, and (2) outstanding service, accomplishments, and community outreach in pediatric nutrition or maternal and child health as exemplified by research, publication, or program development. Nominate a deserving colleague for this award. The nomination should include a cover letter stating why the person is deserving of the award and curriculum vitae or resume that outline the nominee’s accomplishments and commitment to pediatric nutrition.
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Published Research Award
The award recognizes outstanding research in pediatric nutrition and/or maternal and child health by a PNPG member published in a peer-reviewed journal. Selection criteria are as follows: (1) PNPG membership for at least two years, (2) being first author or having a primary role in the research and manuscript development of a peer-reviewed publication during the previous calendar year describing research applied to pediatric nutrition and/or maternal and child health. The recipient will receive $500 and be recognized during the PNPG member meeting at FNCE.
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Research Grant Award
One PNPG Research Grant awards will provide $25,000 each to support research in the area of pediatric nutrition. Preference will be given to emerging researchers to encourage research within their institution. To be eligible for the grant, at least one of the investigators must be a member of PNPG. Data collection must be started within one year of the award. Any manuscripts or materials resulting from the supported research will credit PNPG with the support provided. Award recipients will be required to present a webinar to PNPG members and/or submit a report to Building Blocks for Life The funded project must receive Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects approval or granted exempt status before May 15th of the year of application in order for funds to be distributed.
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Creative Nutrition Education Award
Eligibility criteria for this award are as follow: (1) applicants must be PNPG members for at least two years prior to applying; (2) the educational approach is used in the practice where the applicant is affiliated or will be implemented within a year of receipt of award, (3) applicants may not win the award more than once in a three-year period; and (4) a commercial firm or a national organization may not have developed the education approach. To be considered for the award, the applicant should prepare a summary or outline of no more than two typewritten pages describing the project (objective, methods, budget, and effectiveness/evaluation). Applicants will be considered for this award based on originality, appropriateness, quality of content, pediatric nutrition application, effectiveness, learner participation, and aesthetics and technical quality (for tools only). The recipient will receive $500 and be recognized during the PNPG member meeting at FNCE.
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Recognized Neonatal RDN Award
The Recognized Neonatal RDN Award recognizes clinical, research, education, and service contributions to the area of neonatal nutrition. The following are criteria for award selection: (1) Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (2) Employment in a level 3 or 4 NICU setting equivalent to >10,000 hours. (3) PNPG member for at least program year of nomination. Prior recipients of this award are not eligible to apply. Nominate a deserving colleague for this award. The nomination should include a curriculum vitae or resume of the person you are nominating that outlines their accomplishments and commitment to neonatal nutrition. Nomination must also include a letter of sponsorship from the nominee’s institution from an RDN or professional contact outside the field of dietetics which includes specific examples of the nominee’s accomplishments. Self nominations are accepted.
Application Coming Soon!
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) Promotion Award
The IDEA Promotion Award recognizes exemplary contributions by PNPG members who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and performance in advancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) within pediatric nutrition and related health fields. Two awards will be presented annually: one to a credentialed practitioner and one to a dietetic student.
Practitioner Award:
One $750 award will be presented to a credentialed practitioner (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or Dietetic Technician, Registered) who has been a PNPG member for a minimum of two (2) years.
Student Award:
One $500 award will be presented to a dietetic student who is a current PNPG member and is enrolled in an accredited degree-awarding dietetic education program (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral) as of the award deadline (March 15th). Applicants must submit materials that demonstrate exceptional performance and leadership in promoting IDEA within nutrition or other health-focused organizations. Accomplishments may include, but are not limited to, advocacy efforts, program development, mentorship, research, education, or community engagement that advances IDEA principles in the field of pediatric nutrition.
Application Coming Soon!
Dietetic Internship/Pre-Professional Scholarship
PNPG is again proud to offer the Dietetic Internship/Pre-Professional Scholarship to current members who are enrolled in an ACEND-accredited program (Dietetic Internship, Future Education Model Graduate Program, or Coordinated Master’s Program). The scholarship is for those intending to pursue a career in pediatric nutrition after completion of their current training program and will be awarded for the upcoming academic year. The amount of the scholarship is $1000. Awardees will be connected with the PNPG mentoring committee to provide tools on how to seek out pediatric experience. Qualifications: (1) Intent to pursue a career in pediatric nutrition after completion of the current program; (2) Member of PNPG. Preference will be given to a candidate with pediatric experience.
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