This award is to formally recognize an outstanding ON DPG member who has worked to promote nutrition as a vital component of oncology patient care through professional presentations, publications, involvement in other oncology related organizations and active participation in oncology related patient activities.
Eligibility for the Distinguished Practice Award
- Current or previous member of the ON DPG.
- Not previously selected as the winner of the ON DPG Distinguished Practice Award.
- Not currently a member of the ON DPG Awards Committee.
- Self-nominations are accepted.
Nominees will be considered based on:
- Previous or current participation in the ON DPG through volunteer, elected, and/or appointed positions.
- Professional accomplishments in the field of oncology nutrition as exemplified through teaching, professional training, clinical experience, public speaking, research, publications, nutrition education for the public, entrepreneurship, policy-making, credentialing, etc.
- Exceptional performance and contribution to the field of oncology nutrition through evidence-based practice, communication, program development, and impact on oncology practice.
- Participation in oncology focused organizations to promote nutrition as an integral component in oncology care.
- Recognized by peers as an expert in oncology nutrition care.
Nominations are closed for the 2024 year.
The award recipient will receive $500 and a commemorative plaque at the ON DPG Member Reception during FNCE®. In addition, the recipient will be featured in the Oncology Nutrition Connection newsletter.
Questions about the ON DPG Distinguished Practice Award?
Contact: Paula Charuhas Macris at pcharuha@seattlecca.org
Past Distinguished Practice Award Recipients
- 2023: Valaree Williams
- 2022: Rhone Levin
- 2021: Whitney Christie
- 2020: Jeannine B. Mills
- 2019: Paula Charuhas Macris
- 2018: Kim Robien, Anne Voss
- 2017: Alicia Shapiro
- 2016: Colleen Spees
- 2015: Kristen Trukova
- 2014: Mara Vitolins
- 2013: Wendy Demark-Wahnefried
- 2012: Maria Petzel
- 2011: Colleen Doyle
- 2010: Heidi Ganzer
- 2009: Not awarded
- 2008: Not awarded
- 2007: Barbara Grant
- 2006: Shayna Komar
- 2005: Diana Grant Dyer
- 2004: Suzanne Dixon
- 2003: Esther Kim
- 2002: Nancy Sacks
- 2001: Not awarded
- 2000: Kathryn Hamilton