upwaRD™ is a professional recognition and development
program for emerging nutrition communicators.

Calling all registered dietitians/registered dietitian nutritionists (RD/RDNs)!

Are you new to the field and already making a splash in nutrition communications, or know someone who is? At FoodMinds, we’re elevating the voices of our up-and-coming colleagues through upwaRD™ – a peer-to-peer recognition and professional development program for RDs looking to advance their communications careers. Winners will have the opportunity to connect with seasoned nutrition communications professionals, learn about partnering with food and beverage brands and receive recognition on FoodMinds’ digital and social media channels.

Winners

Winners will have the opportunity to connect with seasoned nutrition communications professionals, learn about partnering with food and beverage brands and receive recognition on FoodMinds’ digital and social media channels.

Meet the 2023 Winners

Candidate Criteria and Selection

Ideal candidates should be a RD/RDN with between one to five years of experience and should demonstrate the following in their submission materials:

  • Creative and effective communications – balancing evidence-based content with compelling storytelling
  • Demonstrated experience in traditional and/or social media
  • Credible and relevant content
  • Forward-thinking – building on new trends in food and nutrition

Applications are now closed. Winners will be announced in late June.