New Practitioner Awards

Applications are now open! Submit your application by August 19.

The New Practitioner Award recognizes emerging professionals who have contributed to the advancement of clinical nutrition. There may be up to one recipient per each of ASPEN’s sixteen Sections. Candidates demonstrate contributions to the field and involvement with ASPEN. If you are a new practitioner, apply and build your CV. Recipients receive a complimentary ASPEN ebook.

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Eligibility Criteria

Individuals may submit their application for consideration if they meet the following criteria:

  • The individual must be a current new practitioner (as of Jan. 1, 2022, or later), or a clinician new to the clinical nutrition specialty (as of Jan. 1, 2022, or later).
  • Must be a current member of ASPEN or join before the award is conferred upon them.
  • Current section leaders are not eligible for consideration.

2026 New Practitioner Awardees

Kenny Ngo
Kenny Ngo PharmD
Critical Care Section
Caitlin Knisley
Caitlin Knisley MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC
Dietetics Practice Section
Stephanie Gold
Stephanie Gold MD
Medical Practice Section
Lauren Bruwer
Lauren Bruwer MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, PCCN
Nutrition Support Nurses Section
Megan Follett
Megan Follett MS, RDN, LD, CSP
Pediatrics Section
Duy Luu
Duy Luu PharmD
Pharmacy Practice Section
Anam Bashir
Anam Bashir MD
Research Section

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