American Society For Nutrition

Awards

Awards

Excellence in Nutrition Research and Practice

We have posted the Invitation for Nominations for 2012 . Click on "Nominate" at right or email Allanna Wallace (awallace@nutrition.org) with questions.

The American Society for Nutrition annually administers the following awards:

Senior Investigator Awards


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 Pfizer.
2011 recipient: Barbara Strupp 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.
2011 recipient: Paul Coates 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.
2011 recipient: James O. Hill 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 Pfizer.
2011 recipient: Claude Bouchard Past recipients

General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition – Innovation Award

Given to an investigator whose scientific contributions advance the understanding of the health benefits of whole grain. Eligible recipients are conducting mechanistic, epidemiological, clinical, translational, in vitro and/or ex vivo research contributing to knowledge of the health benefits of cereal grains and grain components. The $5000 award and engraved plaque are sponsored by the General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition.
2011 recipient: George Fahey

Gilbert A. Leveille Lectureship and Award 

This award recognizes outstanding research in nutrition science and food technology. This award was created in 2009 and is co-administered by the ASN and the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). Dr Leveille will present the inaugural lecture at the IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo in July 2010.
2011 recipient: The first award was presented to Connie Weaver at the ASN Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting at Experimental Biology 2011. 

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.
2011 recipient: K. Michael Hambidge Past recipients

Mary Swartz Rose Senior Investigator Award

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.
2011 recipient: Xiang-Dong Wang| Past recipients

McCormick Science Institute Research Award 

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.
2011 recipient: David Heber| 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. Supported by Milton L. Sunde, PhD.
2011 recipient: n/a  Past recipients

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.
2011 recipient: Daniel Hwang 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.
2011 recipient: Robert Eckel Past recipients

Senior Educator & Mentor Awards


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.
2011 recipient: Harvey Anderson 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 Cengage Learning.
2011 recipient: David Levitsky 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.
2011 recipient: Patsy Brannon Past recipients

Young Investigator 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.
2011 recipient: Ling Qi 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.
2011 recipient: Qing Jiang  Past recipients

Mary Swartz Rose Junior Investigator Award

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.
2011 recipient: Mario Ferruzzi| Past recipients

Mead Johnson Award

Given to an investigator for a single outstanding 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 Nutrition.
2011 recipient: James Collins 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 Nutrition.
2011 recipient: Dana Dolinoy Past recipients

Peter J. Reeds Memorial Young Investigator Award

This award is given for outstanding research in macronutrient metabolism accomplished within 5 years of completing formal training of either Ph.D. degree or postdoctoral fellowship. In the case of M.D. candidates eligibility includes time of completing residency training or postdoctoral fellowship The award will provide $1500, an engraved plaque, and travel funds to the Experimental BiologyThis Award was established with an initial contribution from the Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine.
2011 Recipient: Nicholas Gabler Past recipients

Samuel J. Fomon Young Physician Award 

This award is given to a physician within ten years of completion of medical postdoctoral training, for outstanding work in the general area of pediatric nutrition, infant growth or body composition. As the award honors Dr. Fomon, preclinical and/or clinical research that contributes to medical applications or produces impacts upon the practice of infant feeding will be recognized. The award of $5000 and an engraved plaque is supported by an endowment from the Nestle Nutrition Institute.
2011 recipient: This award was presented for the first time at the ASN Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting at Experimental Biology 2011 to Renan Orellana.

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.
2011 recipient: Gregory Henderson| Past recipients

Additional Awards


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 an engraved plaque and reimbursement for travel expenses to the ASN annual meeting. Note: ASN is actively seeking funding partners for this award. We particularly encourage public relations & communications agencies to consider $1,000 grants in support of the Nutrition Science Media Award. Email us for more information.
2011 recipient: Kathleen Zelman| 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. More information: Physician Nutrition Specialist Award.
2009 recipient: Ed Saltzman. Past recipients

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