2027 AWARDS NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!!
The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, November 20th, 2026.
To submit your nomination, please complete the following form.
You can nominate for a single award or for multiple awards.
Nominees will be notified of their nomination after the November deadline.
Nominee applications (including recommendation letters) will be due Friday, December 18th, 2026.
If you have any questions, please email: kandboard@gmail.com

Award Nominations

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Nominator's Information (You)

Your Name*

Nominee's Information

Nominees must be a member of KAND, TAND and AND (“Friends of KAND” are not eligible). The Iris Award nominee should NOT be a member of KAND/TAND/AND. Self-nominations accepted for all categories except for the Janet Buck Preceptor Award.
Name – Outstanding Dietetic Student Award

Name – Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award

Name – Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Award

Name – Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award

Name – Emerging Dietetic Leader Award

Name – Iris Award (NOT an RD or KAND/TAND/AND member)

Name – Janet Buck Preceptor of the Year Award*
*Any DPD or DI Program director of an accredited program in Tennessee can make 1 nomination to their local dietetic association; student/intern input is highly recommended! Self-nominations will not be accepted.

Charitable Community Nutrition Award

The recipient of this award must be a non-profit organization that aligns with KAND’s mission to promote optimal nutrition, health, and well-being in the community. If you nominate an organization below, you may be contacted at a later date to supply additional information about the organization. Members will vote on the nominees for this award. The award will be presented next Spring during our awards ceremony.