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This award is to recognise one person who has created significant impact in the profession throughout their career and has been working in the profession for ten years or more.
Applications for 2026 are open until Monday 13 April at Noon. The 2026 awards will be presented on Wednesday 3 June in Birmingham..
Entry Criteria
This award is open for applications and nominations. To apply for the Outstanding Achiever Award you must:
- Be a member of the British Dietetic Association
- Have been working in the profession for ten years or more
Download the application form
Past winners
Lauren Bowen is a dedicated colleague who has made a huge impact on the profile and role of food service dietitians both within the BDA with her role on the Food Services Specialist Group but also educating other dietitians on the specialism and being involved in a number of major influential projects over the past two decades.
2025 - Dr Sharon Huish
2024 - Moira Taylor
2023 - Lauren Bowen
2022 - Tanya Haffner
2021 - Chris Cheyette