Title: The Food and Nutrition Section Announces Its 2010-2011 Awardees

Author: Katie Kavanagh, Food and Nutrition Section Awards Committee Chair

Section/SPIG: Food and Nutrition

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Sandra Sherman, EdDCatherine Cowell Award
Sandra Sherman, EdD, is the 2010-2011 recipient of the Catherine Cowell Award, which was established in 1993 to honor Dr. Catherine Cowell’s contributions to the field of public health nutrition. This award recognizes an individual who has exemplified excellence and achievement in administration, planning, mentoring and team building in public health nutrition, including meeting the special needs of urban populations and young children.

Margo G. Wootan, DScMary C. Egan Award
Margo G. Wootan, DSc, is the 2010-2011 recipient of the Mary C. Egan Award, established in 1985 to honor Dr. Mary Egan who had a major role in the development and implementation of the National WIC Program and the development of graduate training programs for health professionals working in maternal and child health. This award recognizes an individual’s professional contributions and outstanding services for development of new approaches in public health nutrition, mentoring, nutrition education, and addressing special nutrition needs.

Wendy Johnson-Askew, PhD, MPH, RDExcellence in Dietary Guidance Award
Wendy Johnson-Askew, PhD, MPH, RD, is the 2010-2011 recipient of the Excellence in Dietary Guidance Award, which was established in 1992 as the result of Sue Krebs-Smith’s vision and efforts while working at the National Cancer Institute. This award recognizes an individual who has made outstanding contributions in the area of dietary guidance formulation, research, education or policy change.

Helen Wu, MPhil, MSStudent Abstract Award
Helen Wu, MPhil, MS, is currently an assistant policy analyst at RAND Corporation, and a doctoral fellow at Pardee RAND Graduate School. Wu is the 2010-2011 recipient of the Student Abstract Award. This award recognizes the student whose submitted abstract received the highest overall score by reviewers. Her winning abstract is entitled, “Evaluating the Restaurant Industry’s Response to California’s New Menu Labeling Law.” In addition to the award, Wu will receive a one-year paid APHA membership.