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.

Sound Interesting?

Check out the candidate criteria and brief application below. You’re welcome to self-nominate or nominate someone else!

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

FoodMinds upwaRD Nomination/Application Form

Applications must be received by September 2, 2024 to be considered. Winners will be announced at the off-site event FoodMinds is hosting alongside FNCE on Saturday, October 5.