Thank you for your interest in becoming a sponsor with ASPDA. Please complete the application below. If you have any questions, please reach out to Amy Freel, ASPDA Executive Director at amy.freel@sportsrd.org.
You must be a current ASPDA Allied Healthcare member or Sports RD member for at least one year before applying for this scholarship.
ASPDA's Professional Development Scholarship provides financial assistance to applicants to advance their practice, enhance their knowledge, and become leaders in the field of sports and performance nutrition.
Applications will be reviewed within four weeks of submission. The scholarship award amount may not cover all submitted expenses. If you have any questions, please contact Michele Nichols at michele.nichols@sportsrd.org.
The purpose of a special interest group is to focus on education, collaboration, and community within a niche employment sector while also elevating the next generation of sports and performance dietitians.
Criteria to apply for a new Special Interest Group
All proposed SIGs must establish:
- A committee Chair
- Three committee members
- A minimum of four additional people willing to contribute to the work of the SIG
Minimum Requirements to form a Special Interest Group*
- 20 or more additional ASPDA members from a variety of diverse employers indicating interest to join the SIG
- Agreement from the SIG committee to the following items annually:
- Work to advance the mission and vision of ASPDA
- Identify and address current issues and trends within the SIG
- At least three opportunities to connect virtually (education, mentorship, networking, etc)
- At a minimum, every other month committee meetings; meeting minutes to be shared with ASPDA Chief Operating Officer
- Provide quarterly report to ASPDA Chief Operating Officer detailing the current and future work of the SIG
- If the SIG does not maintain a Chair and committee, the SIG will dissolve
* The Board reserves the right to approve or deny a proposed SIG, regardless of requirements met
Next Steps
- The Board reviews applications on a rolling basis
- Board seeks interest in proposed SIG from membership
- SIG is approved or denied
- If approved, proposed committee will begin working with ASPDA staff on the formation of SIG
- All ASPDA SIG registration runs annually beginning June 1
- For consideration for a June 1 start, the application must be submitted no later than March 1
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.
Descriptions of each award and the past recipients can be found here.
To start your nomination, click the 'Submit' button. You will be prompted to log in to your Submittable account or create a new account.
Nominations 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.
A full description of the scholarship can be found here.
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 application and letter of recommendation 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.
A full description of the scholarship can be found here.
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 application and letter of recommendation 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.
A full description of the scholarship can be found here.
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 application and letter of recommendation 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.
A full description of the scholarship can be found here.
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 application and letter of recommendation 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.