2026 ASPDA Fueling Victory Award
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The nominator must be a current ASPDA member who is a registered dietitian. Self-nominations accepted.
The ASPDA "Fueling Victory" Award celebrates the seamless collaboration and impact between a registered dietitian (RD) and individual athlete(s) or team that lead to exceptional outcomes. A high school, collegiate, Olympic/Paralympic, professional, combat, or tactical (military, police, or fire) athlete(s) or team is eligible.
The RD of the winning nomination will be recognized during the ASPDA Annual Conference. Your letter of recommendation should describe the RD and athlete(s) collaboration and the impact made on and off the field for both the RD and the athlete or team. This letter could include:
- A description of the athlete or team's performance nutrition journey
- What the RD learned and how they were affected by working with this athlete or team
- How the athlete or team changed the performance nutrition behavior of those around him/her
- Special qualities the athlete or team possesses
To start your application, click the 'Submit' button. You will be prompted to log in to your Submittable account or create a new account.
The nomination letter must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern on February 10, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Michele Nichols at michele.nichols@sportsrd.org.