Association Awards and Honors 2009 Recipients

In recognition of outstanding service and contributions to the dietetics profession, 19 individuals have been selected by the Honors Committee and the Board of Directors to receive top Association awards and honors. The awards and honors will be presented at various times during the 2009 Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo in Denver, Colorado.

Congratulations to the following recipients for outstanding leadership achievements and contributions to the profession and practice of dietetics!

Marjorie Hulsizer Copher Award
Jane V. White, PhD, RD, LDN, FADA (TN)

2009 Lenna Frances Cooper Lecture 
Marion F. Winkler, MS, RD, LDN, CNSD (RI) 

Honorary Membership
Mary Christ-Erwin (DC)
Gerard E. Mullin, MD (MD)

Medallion Awards
 Marianne Smith Edge, MS, RD, LD, FADA (KY)
 Kessey J. Kieselhorst, MPA, RD, CDE, LDN (PA)
 Helen F. Lodge, MA, MS, RD, LD (WV)
 Nancy Nevin-Folino, MEd, RD, CSP, LD, FADA (OH)
 Kathleen C. Niedert, MBA, RD, LD, FADA (IA)
 Mary K. Russell, MS, RD, LDN, CNSD (IL)
 Joyce L. Scott-Smith, MS, RD, LDN (PA)
 Mary Story, PhD, RD (MN)

Excellence in Practice Awards Clinical Nutrition
Gail A. Cresci, MS, RD, CNSD, LD (OH)

Community Dietetics
Suzanna M. Nye, MS, RD, FADA (CA)

Consultation & Business Practice
Denice Ferko-Adams, MPH, RD, LDN (PA)

Dietetic Education
Bonnie A. Spear, PhD, RD, LD (AL)

Dietetic Research
Charlene Compher, PhD, RD, FADA, CNSD, LDN (PA)

Dietetic Technology
Ann M. Partlow, DTR (OH)

Management Practice
William C. Barkley, MBA, RD, LD, FADA (KS)