After the annual meeting in Anaheim in April 2010, we will again post to the site the Invitation for Nominations for 2011. There will be one major change in that we will no longer require or accept hard copy nominations for the awards. All submissions must be received electronically. This year in order to implement this process [we had not decided to implement the electronic process when we published the Invitation for Nominations for 2010] in June of 2009], all newly received nominations as well as those which could be reconsidered were scanned and converted to PDFs.
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 recipientsExcellence 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
NEW for 2010!!! General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition – Innovation Award
Given to an investigator whose scienific 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 General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition.
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
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
We also offer the following:
- Physician Nutrition Specialist Award
- Graduate Students Research Award Program,
- A Predoctoral Fellowship Program which provides eight $5000 non-renewable awards (previous winners),
- An International Lectureship (The E.V. McCollum Lectureship),
- The National Clinical Nutrition Internships program.
- Recognition of a distinguished career in nutrition by being chosen as a Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition. This is open to scientists who have had distinguished careers in nutrition and are at least 65 years of age. Membership in the Society is not a requirement for eligibility. Up to 10 Fellows may be chosen each year, of whom two may be citizens of countries other than the United States and Canada.
- In 2009, a Travel Grant to the XIX International Nutrition Conference in Bangkok, Thailand.