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Awards

Awards

Excellence in Nutrition Research and Practice

Invitation for Nominations for 2010

The American Society for Nutrition annually administers the following awards:

Bio-Serv Award

Given for meritorious research in nutrition using experimental animals as models by an investigator who received the doctoral degree in the 10 years preceding the month the award is presented. The award of $1000 and an engraved plaque is sponsored by Bio-Serv, Inc.
2009 recipient: Jimmy Crott  | Past recipients

Centrum Center for Nutrition Science Award

Given in recognition of recent investigative contributions of significance to the basic understanding of human nutrition. The award of $1500 and an engraved plaque is sponsored by Wyeth Consumer Healthcare.
2009 recipient: David Allison | Past recipients

Conrad Elvehjem Award for Public Service in Nutrition

Given in recognition of scientific and distinguished service to the public through the science of nutrition. The award of $1500 and an engraved plaque is sponsored by Kraft Foods.
2009 recipient: Lindsay Allen | Past recipients

Dannon Institute Mentorship Award

Given for outstanding mentorship in the development of successful nutritional research science investigators. The award of $2500 and an engraved plaque is sponsored by Dannon Institute. 2009 recipient: Kathleen Rasmussen | Past recipients

Excellence in Nutrition Education Award

Given for outstanding contributions to teaching nutrition. The award of $2500 and an engraved plaque is sponsored by Wadsworth-Thompson Corp.
2009 recipient: Allen Knehans | Past recipients

Robert H. Herman Memorial Award

Given each year to a clinical investigator whose research work has contributed importantly to the advancement of clinical nutrition, particularly the biochemical and metabolic aspects of human nutrition. The winner receives a cash award and inscribed plaque.
2009 recipient: Connie Weaver | Past recipients

Kellogg Prize in International Nutrition Research

Given to a member of ASN's International Nutrition Council actively engaged in research to benefit populations in non-industrialized countries, as demonstrated through publications in the scientific literature, and actively engaged in training new scientists for international nutrition research. The award is sponsored by the Kellogg Company.
2009 recipient: Juan Rivera | Past recipients

Norman Kretchmer Memorial Award

Presented to a young investigator, 45 years old or younger at the time of the presentation, for a substantial body of independent research in nutrition and development with potential relevance to improving children's health. The cash award and inscribed medal are sponsored by Abbott Laboratories, Ross Products Division.
2009 recipient: Sharon Ross | Past recipients

David Kritchevsky Outstanding Nutrition Career Award

Presented in recognition of an outstanding career in nutrition. The award of $2500 and an engraved plaque is sponsored by Kraft Foods.
2009 recipient: Michael Pariza | Past recipients

Mead Johnson Award

Given to an investigator for a single oustanding piece of nutrition research or a series of papers in the same subject accomplished within 10 years of completing postgraduate training. The award of $2500 and an inscribed scroll is sponsored by Mead Johnson Nutritionals.
2009 recipient: Paul MacLean | Past recipients

E.V. McCollum Award

Given to a clinical investigator who is perceived currently as a major creative force, actively generating new concepts in nutrition and personally seeing to the execution of studies testing the validity of these concepts. The cash award and inscribed plaque are sponsored by Wyeth Nutrition.
2009 recipient: Susan Roberts | Past recipients

Nutrition Science Media Award

Given for consistent, accurate nutrition science reporting for a general audience over the last year. The award honors an individual (rather than institutions or employers) for his or her achievements in nutrition science journalism. The winning journalist will have helped to foster the public's understanding and appreciation of current nutrition issues based on science. The winner receives $500 and a plaque.
2009 recipient: Allisonl Aubrey | Past recipients
Nomination form for Nutrition Science Media Award

Osborne and Mendel Award

Given in recognition of outstanding recent basic research in nutrition. The award of $2500 and an engraved plaque is sponsored by ILSI North America.
2009 recipient: Martha Stipanuk | Past recipients

Physician Nutrition Specialist Award

The Physician Nutrition Specialist Award provides a $30,000 salary stipend to support the educational role of an academic physician who is focusing his/her career in nutrition. The award can be renewed competitively for a second year, contingent on demonstrated progress during the first year and on availability of funds.
2009 recipient: Ed Saltzman. 2008 recipients: Dominic Reeds [renewal] and Carine Lenders [renewal] | Past recipients

Peter J. Reeds Memorial Young Investigator Award

Given for outstanding research in macronutrient metabolism accomplished within 5 years of receiving a Ph.D., or completing residency training in the case of a physician. The award will provide $1500, an engraved plaque, and travel funds to the Experimental Biology meeting. This Award was established with an initial contribution from the Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine.
2009 recipient: Anna Kate Shoveller | Past recipients

E.L.R. Stokstad Award

Given for outstanding fundamental research in nutrition, with preference to scientists at relatively early stages in their careers. The award of $2500 and an engraved plaque is supported by an endowment from the family of E.L.R. Stokstad.
2009 recipient: Clinton Allred | Past recipients

Milton L. Sunde Award

Given for publication in The Journal of Nutrition of outstanding experimental, applied or fundamental research in nutrition that uses an avian species. Sponsored by Milton L. Sunde.
2009 recipient: Eric Wong | Past recipients

Roland L. Weinsier Award for Excellence in Medical/Dental Nutrition Education

Presented in recognition of an outstanding career in medical/dental nutrition education and that includes innovations in medical/dental education. The cash award and an inscribed plaque are sponsored by The Dannon Institute.
2009 recipient: David Heber | Past recipients

Vernon R. Young International Award for Amino Acid Research

Given to an investigator for a single outstanding piece of research or for a series of papers in a related area of amino acid metabolism completed early in their career (usually interpreted as within ten years of postgraduate training). The award of $2500 and an engraved plaque is supported by an endowment from the Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
2009 recipient: Johannes (Hans) Van Goudoever | Past recipients

McCormick Science Institute Research Award (Awarded for the first time in 2008)

Presented to an investigator conducting clinical, translational, in vitro and/or ex vivo research, whose scientific contributions have advanced the understanding of the potential health benefits of culinary herbs and spices. The award of $2500 and an engraved plaque is endowed by the McCormick Science Institute.
2009 recipient: Young-Joon Surh

The Mary Swartz Rose Young Investigator Award (Awarded for the first time in 2008)

Given to an investigator within ten years of postgraduate training on the safety and efficacy of bioactive compounds for human health. The award of $2500 and an engraved plaque is sponsored by The Council for Responsible Nutrition.
2009 recipient: Susanne Talcott

The Mary Swartz Senior Investigator Award (Awarded for the first time in 2008)

This award is given to an investigator for outstanding research on the safety and efficacy of bioactive compounds for human health. The award of $2500 and an engraved plaque is sponsored by The Council for Responsible Nutrition.
2009 recipient: Norman Farnsworth

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