Allied Health Award in Nutrition Care

The Canadian Nutrition Society recognizes the important role of healthcare practitioners in providing exceptional care of patients, to enhance their medical experience and to optimize treatment and recovery.  The Allied Health Award in Nutrition Care has been established to recognize an allied health member of CNS who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to improving the nutrition care of patients, and:

• Advancing the science of nutrition through research and/or
• Advocating for increasing nutrition awareness and/or
• Participated in CNS leadership and/or
• Involvement in nutrition education

Nomination Criteria:

• Member of CNS
• Allied health professional involved in clinical care of patients requiring nutrition support
• Not a previous recipient of this award

Nominations may be made by anyone. In submitting your nomination, the following information should be provided:

• Curriculum Vitae of the nominee, including current official title and address.
• Summary (no more than 400 words) of professional record
• At least one nomination letter from colleagues in support of the application. The letter should include an explanation of the nature and significance of the nominee’s work specifically speaking to the aforementioned areas, and why this member is suitable for this award.

The Allied Health Award in Nutrition Care consists of a framed certificate and a monetary award. The recipient will be announced during the 2024 Annual Awards Ceremony. Please see the conference program for details on award presentations and lectures. 

Nominations are due January 31, 2024 - submitted via the Online Award Nomination tool. Nominations now closed.

Previous Award Winners