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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 the 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Nutrition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Mary Swartz Junior 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.
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.
NEW!!! The Gilbert A. Leveille Lectureship and Award will recognize 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. The first award will be presented at the ASN Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting at Experimental Biology 2011.
NEW!!! The Samuel J. Fomon Young Physician Award will be 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. This award will be presented for the first time at the ASN Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting at Experimental Biology 2011.
Full Invitation for Nominations for 2011
The American Society for Nutrition annually recognizes individuals for their superior achievement in nutrition research and public service.
* Nominations may be made by anyone, including members of the respective nominating committees and nonmembers of the Society. Nominations for each award will be retained for two years. Candidates may be renominated.
* Candidates for awards need not be members of the Society. However, the awards are usually given to professionally active nutrition scientists.
* An individual who has received one ASN award is not eligible to receive another award unless it is for accomplishments not covered by the first award.
* Award juries, composed of ASN members, are appointed each year by the president. Their names are kept confidential. The juries select the award winners for that year. If a jury believes that no nominated candidate merits an award, no award will be given that year.
* An award is usually given to one person, but a jury may recommend that the award be given to two or more individuals who collaborated in recent research.
* A brief curriculum vitae for each nominee, including a list of the nominee's publications in refereed journals, is required. No seconding letters will be accepted.
* All material for a nomination must be submitted electronically and be accompanied by one hard copy original. Incomplete nominations will not be considered.
* The deadline for receipt of nominations is September 1, 2010 at the ASN Secretariat, Suite L-5100, 9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda MD 20814
