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.
To nominate yourself or someone else, complete the form by end of day May 15, 2025.
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@fredhutch.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