Catherine Cowell Award

Established in 1993, the Catherine Cowell Award honors district achievement in the areas of leadership, planning, administration and mentoring in public health nutrition, with emphasis at the local level.  The recipient of this esteemed award has notably answered the unique needs of urban populations and young children.  FNS proudly sponsors this award.

Mary C. Egan Award

Established in 1985, this honor goes to those public health nutritionists who pioneer fresh approaches to public health nutrition, nutrition education, and those groups with special dietary needs.  FNS proudly sponsors this award.

Excellence in Dietary Guidance Award

This distinction, established in 1992, is sponsored by FNS and celebrates individuals who have made world-class contributions in dietary guidance formulation, research, education, implementation and/or policy change.

Nomination/Awards Process:

·         Please send in nomination letters with the CV for the person nominated and respond to the questions that are provided on the form.

·         Deadline for nominations is April 30, 2009.

·         Members that have been awarded an award from the Section in the past are not eligible for nomination again.

·         Members can nominate themselves or other members for awards. 

·         Awardees will be notified May 30, 2009.

Please contact 2009 Awards Committee Chair Marsha Spence for more information.