草榴社区 Contingent Captures Awards at Mississippi Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Conference
Fri, 04/12/2024 - 03:17pm | By: Van Arnold
Students, faculty, and alumni from The University of 草榴社区 Mississippi鈥檚 (草榴社区) School of Kinesiology and Nutrition earned special recognition during the Mississippi Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual conference held at 草榴社区鈥檚 Hattiesburg campus.
This year鈥檚 conference, held April 4-5, featured the theme: 鈥淔ood for Thought 鈥� Innovation, Solutions, and Strategies for Success.鈥�
草榴社区 honorees included:
- Outstanding Dietetic Educator of the Year: Teresa-Walker Cartwright, 草榴社区 faculty member and alumna
- Outstanding Dietetic Student 鈥� Didactic Program in Dietetics: Kymberly Jackson, 草榴社区 undergraduate student
- Outstanding Dietetic Student 鈥� Dietetic Internship: Eric Wicht, 草榴社区 graduate student
- Emerging Dietetic Leader: Molly Edwards, 草榴社区 faculty member and alumna
- Recognized Young Dietitian: Chelsey Crocker, 草榴社区 alumna
The 草榴社区 School of Kinesiology and Nutrition offers an undergraduate degree program in nutrition and dietetics and a graduate degree program in nutrition and foods systems.
鈥淚t was so exciting to recognize current and former students and my colleagues for these well-deserved awards,鈥� said Dr. Holly Huye, Associate Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics and director of the undergraduate program. 鈥淚t is truly inspiring to see their hard work and dedication acknowledged, and I鈥檓 thrilled to celebrate their accomplishments.鈥�
Walker-Cartwright, a lecturer in the School of Kinesiology and Nutrition, described being chosen as the Outstanding Dietetic Educator of the Year, 鈥渁n absolute honor.鈥�
鈥淚 appreciate the recognition from my colleagues and my students as it serves as an acknowledgment of the time and energy I put into being the best educator I can be,鈥� she said. 鈥淢y students and the nutrition professionals that I work with serve as my motivation, and they make me strive to always be better and do better. They encourage me to greater effort, enthusiasm, and creativity- they inspire me every day.鈥�
Edwards, visiting instructor and Director, Dietetic Internship program expressed surprise and gratitude upon learning that she had been nominated for the award.
鈥淚 am so honored to win this award and particularly to be nominated by a former student. The students in the internship mean the world to me,鈥� said Edwards. 鈥淓ach year we have around 10 interns enter the two-year program. They work so hard over the course of the program completing graduate courses and supervised practice hours within the community to attain their Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
She added, 鈥淚t is such a joy each year to get to know the interns, watch them grow in their skills and confidence, and guide them through the process. It's also such an honor for me to see the graduates years later serving our community as RDNs.鈥�
Members of the Mississippi Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics are dedicated professionals who volunteer their time and talents to improve the nutritional status of their clients and the public. MS-AND members are trained to deliver nutrition information in a variety of settings and practice in every area of the state.
MS-AND is a state Affiliate Association of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which has 70,000 members nationally and throughout the world. Members serve in more than 20 countries overseas. Membership is comprised of Registered Dietitians, the Registered Dietetic Technicians, and students of nutrition and food service.
Learn more about 草榴社区鈥檚 School of Kinesiology and Nutrition by calling 601.266.5358.