SNEB Awards
Nominations are being accepted for the ACPP Health Promotion Policy Award – due April 1
The SNEB Awards Committee, chaired by the immediate past president, welcomes nominations, including self-nominations, for SNEB members who have made notable contributions to the field of Community Nutrition, especially with black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) or low-resource communities. No higher degree is required, and we welcome those who work in a variety of settings which include but are not limited to: non-profit and communities organizations, schools, colleges and universities, government and research institutions, and healthcare organizations to name a few.
We have a variety of awards that span from professionals early in their career to those late in their career and across different areas of practice.
Below is a list of the SNEB awards:
Helen Denning Ullrich Annual Award for Lifetime Excellence in Nutrition Education
Established for the purpose of providing an annual award in honor of Helen Denning Ullrich which recognizes an SNEB member for outstanding achievement in the field of nutrition education. Helen was one of a group of pioneering leaders who were dedicated to making sound nutrition education a tool for effective change. She was the first Editor of the Journal of Nutrition Education.
This award is given for outstanding achievement in the field of nutrition education and behavior. (20 or more years in the profession)
2022 Award Winners:
Past Winners Include:
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- Linda Bobroff, PhD, RD, LD/N (2020)
- Madeleine Sigman-Grant, PhD, RD (2019)
- Joanne Ikeda, MA, RD (2018) Watch Joanne’s acceptance speech here.
- Joan Gussow, EdD (2017)
- Carol Byrd-Bredbenner, PhD, RD, FAND (2016)
- Cheryl Achterberg, PhD (2015)
- Susan Nitzke, PhD, RD (2014)
- Marilyn Briggs, PhD, RD, SNS (2013)
- Patricia “Trish” Britten, PhD and Isobel R. Contento, PhD (2012)
- Margo Wootan, DSc (2011)
- Suzanne Pelican, MS, RD (2010)
- Alice Henneman, MS, RD (2009)
- Adrienne White, PhD, RD (2008)
- Lynn Parker, MS (2007)
- Jane Voichick, PhD & Audrey Maretzki, PhD, MS (2006)
- Sharon L. Hoerr, RD, PhD (2005)
SNEB President’s Award
The President’s Award recognizes a member for outstanding service to the field of nutrition education and to SNEB. The recipient is selected by the current SNEB President.
Congratulations to the 2022 Award Recipient: Susan Stephenson-Martin, MS, CD, CDN
The Mid-Career Professional Achievement Award
This award recognizes an SNEB member who has made notable contributions in the field of nutrition education and behavior and notable contributions to SNEB during the middle stages of their career defined as at least 10 but less than 20 years in the profession.
Congratulations to the 2022 award recipient:
Past Winners Include:
- Melissa Olfert, DrPH, MS, RDN, LD (2021) | Video
- Karla Shelnutt, PhD, RD (2020)
- Laura L. Bellows, PhD, MPH, RDN (2019)
- Sheila Fleischhacker, PhD, JD, RDN (2018)
- Melissa Maulding, MS, RD (2017)
- Betty Tomoko Izumi, PhD, MPH, RD (2016)
- Elena Carbone, DrPH, RD, LDN (2015)
- Kari Bachman, MS (2014)
- Sarah Colby, PhD (2012)
- Mary Murimi, PhD, RD, LDN (2010)
- Suzanne Piscopo, PhD (2009)
- Barbara Lohse, PhD (2008)
- Adrienne White, PhD, RD (2007)
- Leslie Cunningham-Sabo, PhD, RD (2006)
- Linda Bobroff, PhD, RD, LD/N (2005)
- Karen Chapman-Novakofski, PhD, RD, LD (2004)
Early Professional Achievement Award
This award recognizes one SNEB member who has made notable contributions in the field of nutrition education and behavior and to SNEB as an organization during the early stages of their career, defined as less than 10 years as a nutrition educator.
Congratulations to the 2022 award recipient:
Past winners:
- Mateja R. Savoie-Roskos PhD, MPH, RDN (2021) | Video
- Colleen Spees, PHD, MED, RDN, LD, FAND (2020)
- Lisa Franzen-Castle, PhD, MS, RD (2019)
- Virginia Carraway-Stage, PhD, RDN, LDN (2018)
- Jennifer Walsh, PhD, RD (2017)
- Not awarded in 2016
- Karla Shelnutt, PhD, RD (2015)
- Suzie Goodell, PhD, RD (2014)
SNEB Nutrition Education Research Award
The SNEB Nutrition Education Research Award will be given to acknowledge notable research achievement in the field of nutrition education and behavior.
Congratulations to the 2022 award recipient:
Past Winners:
- Amy R. Mobley PhD, RD, FAND (2021) | Video
- Leslie Cunningham-Sabo, PhD, RDN (2018)
- Geoffrey Greene, PhD, RD, LDN (2017)
- Barbara A. Lohse, PhD, RD, LDN (2016)
ACPP Health Promotion Policy Award
To recognize the efforts of others to shape and promote policies that promote health related to nutrition, physical activity, and/or attainment of health equity, the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior’s Advisory Committee on Public Policy sponsors “Health Promotion Policy” awards. These awards will be given to individuals or groups who have significantly contributed to creating and/or implementing policies or policy-based changes that support and positively impact health related to nutrition, physical activity, and/or attainment of health equity . Up to three awards will be presented as the ACPP awards committee and the SNEB board approves. One annual Outstanding Health Promotion Policy Award will be selected from all of the bestowed awards from the year and will be presented at the annual conference.
Congratulations to the 2022 Award Winner:
Past Winners:
- Individual: Margo Wootan, DSc | Video | Group: HER NOPREN COVID-19 Food & Nutrition Work Group |Slides
- Susan Foerster MPH (2020)
- Native Farm Bill Coalition (2019)
- The National Farm to School Network (2018)
- Team Up for School Nutrition Success (2017)
- Jung Sun Lee, PhD, RD (2016)
- Mayor William Peduto, City of Pittsburgh (2015)
Program Impact Award
The SNEB Nutrition Education Program Impact Award is given to an individual or a group for a nutrition education program, practice or intervention that has resulted in documented changes in behavior.
It is not necessary for the program to have received approval through a human subjects’ board, nor that the program have been part of a research study, or to have been published. However, documented evidence of the program’s success is required. Additionally, the program needs to have included both direct nutrition education and policy, system and environment (PSE) change.
Congratulations to the 2022 Award Winner:
Past Winners:
- Abriendo Caminos: Clearing the Path to Hispanic Health (presented to Dr. Margarita Teran-Garcia) | Video
- Teen Battle Chef presented to FamilyCook Productions, Lynn Fredericks (2020)
- wichealth.org (2019)
- Illinois Junior Chefs (2017)
- Harvest for Healthy Kids (2016)
- Food Friends (2015)
Student Research Awards Presented by the Higher Education Division
The Student Research Awards recognize masters and doctoral level student research in nutrition education along with work done by early career researchers who have completed a degree within the past five years. Abstract will be reviewed by a panel of members of the Higher Education Division based on the following criteria: objectives clearly expressed, procedure or methodology described, results and main accomplishments stated, significance of information, and quality of writing. The recipients will present their research at the SNEB Annual Conference. The $250 award is sponsored by the SNEB Division of Higher Education.
To be considered for the Student Research Award, indicate your intention during the abstract submission process.
Congratulations to the 2022 Award Winners:
Early Career Researcher
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Nica Clark Novel Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Curriculum Increased Skin Carotenoids and Lowered BMI Percentile in Adolescents |
PhD Student
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Alicia Gonzalez Quiroz, A Path Analysis Model Examining Perception of Healthy Body Weight, Dieting Behaviors and Body Mass Index in Hispanic Families |
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Elder Garcia Varela, The Impact of COVID-19 on Perceived Barriers and Facilitators to the Healthfulness of Communities with Low-Income |
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Jamie Zeldman, Determining Stakeholders’ Perceptions and Barriers on Using Digital Nutrition Education Modules in Home Visitation Programs |
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Jocelyn Dixon, Connecting Kindergarten Readiness and Food-based Learning in the Head Start Preschool Classroom |
Undergraduate
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Isabelle Posey, Understanding Oklahoma State University students’ awareness of campus food security resources |
Nutrition Education for Children Division Student Poster Research Award
The 2022 Poster Research Award winners are:
- Miteshri Dhiraj Prajapati, MS, Texas Woman’s University –P076 Eating and Weight Behaviors Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Weight Concerns: Parents’ Perspectives
- Jocelyn Dixon, BS, BA, East Carolina University, P034 Connecting Kindergarten Readiness and Food-Based Learning in the Head Start Preschool Classroom
- Veronika Hajduczka, Rutgers University, P092 Assessing the Face Validity of Revised Behavioral Evaluation Questions for Adolescents With Low Income
Past Award Winners:
2021
- Priya Krishnakumar, MS, Florida International University, Preliminary Efficacy of the ‘Super Dads Super Kids’ Web-Based Nutrition Education Program on Determinants of Behavior and Health Behaviors of Asian Indian Fathers and Their Elementary School-Age Children
- Maribel Barragan, BS, RD, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Reducing Obesogenic Behaviors Through a Culturally-Tailored Family-Based Program: “Abriendo Caminos”
- Ruth Rasmussen, MS, LD, RDN, CCRP, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Home Food Access and Children’s Heart Healthy Dietary Intake at Home and Child Care
2020
- Jocelyn Bayles, East Carolina University, Can Food-based Learning Activities Improve Head Start Preschool Children’s Vegetable Intake?
- Hibah Al Sulami, MS, North Carolina State University, Evaluation of a Food and Children’s Emotions (FACE) Picture Book and Tool for Improving Head Start Preschoolers’ Ability to Recognize Six Basic, Food-Related Emotions
Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Nutrition in Higher Education Award
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Nutrition in Higher Education Award is presented to recognize outstanding SNEB members for their scholarly contributions to and student engagement in higher education. This award is designed to honor exemplary nutrition faculty who motivate college student learning through innovative and effective teaching methods.
Congratulations to the 2022 Award Winner:
Past Winners:
- Suzie Goodell PhD, RDN 2021 | Video
- Rachel L. Vollmer, PhD, RD Bradley University (2020)
- Mateja Savoie Roskos, PhD, MPH, RD, CD, CNP (2019)
- Melanie Burns, PhD, RD (2017)
- Sarah Ash, PhD (2016)
- Lora Beth Brown, EdD, RD, CD (2015)
Public Health Division Awards
Students must be in enrolled in an undergraduate, masters, or doctoral degree program at the time of abstract submission. Early-career researchers must have completed their terminal degree (e.g., PhD, DrPH, MD, etc.) within the past 5 years. Membership in the SNEB Public Health Division required. To be considered for the award, indicate your intention during the abstract submission process.
Congratulations to the 2022 Award Winners:
- Early Career Award: Nica Clark, PhD, RDN, Assistant Professor of Nutrition Southern Utah University, P123 Novel Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Curriculum Increased Skin Carotenoids and Lowered BMI Percentile in Adolescents
- Student Award: Ashlyn Anderson, University of Tennessee Knoxville, P083 Student Voices at the Table: Proposed Solutions to College Food Insecurity From College Students Who Are Currently Experiencing It
Past Winners:
- Cori Sweet, MPH, RDN, UTK Extension, SNAP-Ed (2021)
- Stacey Viera, MPH, GWSPH/Aleto, Inc. (2021)
- Alisha R. Farris, PhD, RD (Abstract)
- Jessica Soldavini, MPH, RD, LD (2019)
- Whitney Mon-Wah Fung, MS (2019)
- Kristin Riggsbee, Julia Kim, Alisha Farris (2018)
- Sara Himmelrich (2011)
- Anna Matteson and Nurgul Fitzgerald (2010)
- Julie Shertzer and Katherine Cason (2006)
- Mei-Wei Chang and Barbara Storper (2005)
- Erica Lawson, Laura Bellows, Jennifer Anderson (2004)
Joanne Ikeda Memorial Scholarship
Inaugurated in 2019, the Joanne Ikeda Memorial Scholarship exists to provide financial assistance to a student to attend the annual conference. Joanne Ikeda was an internationally known nutritionist and former SNEB president who passed away in November of 2018. Joanne played a huge role in the development of a new approach to weight management, Health at Every Size® (HAES), which is built on the five principles of weight inclusivity, health enhancement, respectful care, eating for well-being and life-enhancing movement. One scholarship will be awarded to an SNEB student member annually.
Past recipient:
- Jessica Soldavini, MPH, RD, LD (2019)
Korean Society of Community Nutrition (KSCN) and SNEB Professional Achievement Award
In 2011 SNEB entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Korean Society of Community Nutrition (KSCN). The relationship includes information sharing and SNEB frequently welcomes a large contingent of KSCN members to the annual conference, not only as attendees, but also as providers of educational content.
With the reaffirmation of the MOU in 2016, a joint award program is announced honoring an SNEB member and student as well as a KSCN member.
Congratulations to the 2022 Award Winner:
Past Winners:
- Seung-Yeon Lee, PhD (2021) | Video
- Heewon Gray, PhD, RDN
- Mary Murimi, PhD, RD and Won Gyoung Kim (2018)
- Jung-Sun Lee, PhD, RD (2017)
Korean Society of Community Nutrition (KSCN) and SNEB Student Award
The KSCN-SNEB Student Awards will be presented to members of SNEB who made significant contribution to the field of Community Nutrition, especially for Korean Americans and/or minority populations in the U.S.
Congratulations to the 2022 Award Winner:
Past Winners:
- Marissa McElrone, BS, University of Tennessee (2020)
- Jessica Soldavini, MPH, RD, LD (2019)
- Ana Florencia Moyeda Carbaza and Kisun Nam (2018)
- Ruhul Amin, MPH, MS (2017)
JNEB Best Article Award
The Best Article Award is selected each year by the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior’s (SNEB) Journal Committee. All Research Articles,Reports, Methods, and Special Articles published in JNEB in the previous volume (Jan-Dec of preceding year) are eligible to be selected by committee vote. This award is presented at the SNEB Annual Conference.
Congratulations to the 2022 Winner and Finalists:
2022 Best Article Award
Twelve-Month Efficacy of an Obesity Prevention Program Targeting Hispanic Families With Preschoolers From Low-Income Backgrounds
Sheryl O. Hughes, PhD; Thomas G. Power, PhD; Ashley D. Beck, PhD; Drew Betz, MS; L. Suzanne Goodell, PhD, RD; Veronica Hopwood, PhD; J. Andrea Jaramillo, MA; Jane Lanigan, PhD; AnaMaria Diaz Martinez, Med; Nilda Micheli, BS, Yadira Olivera Guerrero, PhD; Irene Overath, MACEd; Louise Parker, PhD; Guadalupe Ramos, PhD; Yuri P. Thompson, MS; Maria A. Papaioannou, BS; Susan L. Johnson, PhD
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, Vol. 53, Issue 8, p677-690
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2022 Best Article Finalists
Child Involvement in Choosing a Recipe, Purchasing Ingredients, and Cooking at School Increases Willingness to Try New Foods and Reduces Food Neophobia
Edurne Maiz, PhD; Iratxe Urkia-Susin, MSc; Elena Urdaneta, PhD; Xavier Allirot, PhD
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, Vol. 53, Issue 12, p999-1007
Primary Health Care Intervention Reduces Added Sugars Consumption During Childhood
Márcia Regina Vitolo, PhD; Paola Seffrin Baratto, MS; Julia Luzzi Valmórbida, MS; Paula dos Santos Leffa, PhD; Caroline Nicola Sangalli, PhD; Carlos Alberto Feldens, PhD
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, Vol. 53, Issue 4, p279-289
Click here to see previous Best Article award winners.
JNEB Best GEM Award
The Best GEM (Great Educational Material) Award is selected each year by the SNEB Journal Committee. All GEMs published in JNEB in the previous volume (Jan-Dec of preceding year) are eligible to be selected by committee vote. This award is presented at the SNEB Annual Conference.
Congratulations to the 2022 Winner and Finalists:
2022 Best GEM Award
GEM No. 606 Yumbox: A Tool to Improve the Quality of Preschoolers’ Packed Lunches
Jennifer Shukaitis, MPH ;Sara Elnakib, PhD, RD; Cara Cuite, PhD
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, Vol. 53, Issue 8, p719-723
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Shukaitis |
2022 Best GEM Finalist
Best GEM 599: Super Tasters and Mighty Movers: A Booster Program for Sustained Behavior Change in Early Elementary School
Laura L. Bellows, PhD, MPH, RDN; Anna Hambright, MS, RD; Mackenzie J. Ferrante, MS, RD; Savannah Hobbs, Med; Susan L. Johnson, PhD
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, Vol. 53, Issue 1, p84-86
GEM No. 612: Development of a Tribally-led Gardening Curriculum for Indigenous Preschool Children: The FRESH Study
Marianna S. Wetherill, PhD, MPH, RDN/LD; Emily E. Bourque, RDN/LD; Tori Taniguchi, MPH; Charlotte V. Love, MPH; Margaret Sisk, AFA; Valarie Blue Bird Jernigan, DrPH, MPH
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, Vol. 53, Issue 11, p991-995
Click here to see previous Best GEM award winners.
JNEB Best Research Brief Award
The Best Research Brief Award is selected each year by the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior’s (SNEB) Journal Committee. All Research Briefs published in JNEB in the previous volume (Jan-Dec of preceding year) are eligible to be selected by committee vote. This award is presented at the SNEB Annual Conference.
Congratulations to the 2022 Winner and Finalists:
2022 Best Research Brief
Virtual Avatar Coaching with Community Context for Adult-Child Dyads with Low Income
Jared T. McGuirt, PhD, MPH; Basheerah Enahora, MS, MBA, RDN, LDN; Omari L. Dyson, PhD; Gina L. Tripicchio, PhD, MS, MSEd; Lauryn Mallard; Christopher K. Rhea, PhD
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, Vol. 53, Issue 3, p232-239
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2022 Best Research Brief Finalists
Food-Based Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) Learning Activities May Reduce Decline in Preschoolers’ Skin Carotenoid Status
Jocelyn Bayles, BS; Amanda D. Peterson, MS, RDN, LDN; Stephanie Jilcott Pitts, PhD; Hui Bian, PhD; L. Suzanne Goodell, PhD, RDN; Sarah Burkholder, BS; Archana V. Hegde, PhD, BK; Virginia C. Stage, PhD, RDN
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, Vol. 53, Issue 4, p343-351
Food Photography as a Tool to Assess Type, Quantity, and Quality of Foods in Parent-Packed Lunches for Preschoolers
Savanah Elliott, BS; Morgan L. McCloskey, MSPH; Susan L. Johnson, PhD; Noereem Z. Mena, PhD, RDN; Taren Swindle, PhD; Laura L. Bellows, PhD, MPH, RDN
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, Vol. 53, Issue 2, p164-173
FNEE Conference Scholarship – 2022 recipients
Alicia Quiroz – FNEE Student Scholarship
Geb Bastian – FNEE Student Research Scholarship