ASPEN recognizes and presents awards to members who have contributed to the field by showcasing exceptional expertise in clinical practice, education, and advocacy. The accomplishments of those selected for an award improved the quality and efficacy of the profession and their actions provide a positive example for healthcare professionals. Each award is given annually and recipients are recognized at the ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference. View the 2025 award winners
ASPEN Clinical Nutrition Team of Distinction Award
The ASPEN Clinical Nutrition Team of Distinction Award is to recognize excellence in interdisciplinary clinical nutrition practice in institutions or agencies who meet certain criteria and compliance with ASPEN national standards, guidelines and values for the purpose of awarding them a designation of high achievement.
- Shall have an identified interdisciplinary group of practitioners with all 4 disciplines represented (do not need to be formal members of a team, may work collaboratively, but must be from dietetics, medicine (may include physician assistants), nursing (may include nurse practitioners) & pharmacy) and need to participate in clinical nutrition or nutrition support functions in some way, e.g., patient rounds, clinic or home care visits, nutrition committee, policy &/or formulary activities. Must show evidence of involvement of all 4 disciplines
- At least 2 team members (from different disciplines) shall be ASPEN members
- A team shall be recognized within the institution, or agency as noted by a letter from a department chair or facility manager/director
- At least two members of the team (from different disciplines) shall be certified in nutrition support (NBNSC, BPS, or ABPNS)
- A team shall use ASPEN Standards, Clinical Guidelines &/or Practice Recommendations (EN or PN Safety) and provide documentation of using 3 different documents
- The team shall demonstrate involvement with a nutrition support quality improvement project such as SustainTM National Patient Registry for Nutrition Care
- At least one team member shall attend the annual conference (list last 3 years and names of attendees)
- At least one team member shall present an abstract (platform or poster), published paper or presentation at a national, chapter, or local meeting on nutrition support in the past 3 years (list the last 3 calendar years and cite presentations)
- At least 2 team members (from different disciplines) shall demonstrate involvement with nutrition support organizational activities in the past 3 years. This may include ASPEN Board of Directors, committees, task forces, JPEN or NCP journal editorial boards, or section leadership positions; ASPEN chapter leadership or committee activities; leadership activities with NBNSC, BPS or ABPNS; or regional nutrition support conference program committees
- All team members shall demonstrate receiving at least 2 contact hours annually of continuing education in nutrition during the past 3 years
| Children’s Mercy Kansas City Intestinal Rehabilitation Team | 2025 |
| Option Care Health | 2025 |
| City of Hope: Chicago – Atlanta – Phoenix Nutrition Metabolic Support Team | 2024 |
| University Health Truman Medical Center Metabolic Support Services | 2024 |
| Vanderbilt Medical Center Nutrition Support Team | 2024 |
| Amerita’s Nutrition Support Team | 2023 |
| Beaumont Health Nutrition Support | 2023 |
| Emory University Hospital Nutrition and Metabolic Support Service | 2023 |
| Mayo Clinic Home Enteral Nutrition Team, Rochester, Minn. | 2023 |
| Nationwide Children’s Hospital Comprehensive Nutrition Support Team | 2023 |
| Riley PAIR Nutrition Team at Indiana University Health; Parenteral Support and Intestinal Rehabilitation Nutrition Team | 2023 |
| Duke University Hospital Parenteral Nutrition Team | 2022 |
| Nutrishare Nutrition Support Team | 2022 |
| Optum Infusion Pharmacy Parenteral Nutrition Team | 2022 |
| CHOP Nutrition Support Service | 2021 |
| Mayo Clinic Children’s Center Nutrition Support Team | 2021 |
| Truman Medical Center Metabolic Support Service | 2021 |
| Winchester Medical Center Nutrition Support Team | 2021 |
| University of Chicago Adult GI/Nutrition Support Service | 2020 |
| Cancer Treatment Centers of America | 2019 |
| University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital | 2019 |
| Beaumont Health Nutrition Support Service | 2018 |
| Boston Children’s Hospital | 2018 |
| Children’s Mercy Kansas City | 2018 |
| NorthShore University Health System | 2018 |
| Oregon Health & Science University | 2018 |
| ThriveRX A Division of Diplomat Specialty Infusion Group | 2018 |
| Truman Medical Center | 2018 |
| University of Michigan, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, Children’s Intestinal | 2018 |
| Rehabilitation Program, Dedicated to Daniel Teitelbaum, MD, FASPEN | 2018 |
| Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin’s Nutrition Support Team | 2017 |
| Emory University Hospital Nutrition and Metabolic Support Service (NMSS) | 2017 |
| Nutrishare, Inc. | 2016 |
| Children’s Intestinal Rehabilitation Center at Le Bonheur (CIRCLe) | 2015 |
| Winchester Medical Center, Valley Health System | 2015 |
| Cancer Treatment Centers of America | 2014 |
| Truman Medical Center | 2014 |
| Cleveland Clinic Nutrition Support Team | 2013 |
| CoxHealth Metabolic Support Service | 2013 |
| The Johns Hopkins Hospital Parenteral-Enteral Support Service | 2013 |
| Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Nutrition Support Team | 2013 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester Nutrition Service | 2013 |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center Clinical Nutrition Team | 2013 |
| Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center Nutrition Support Team | 2013 |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital – Columbia University Medical Center Nutrition Support Team | 2013 |
| ThriveRx Nutrition Support Team | 2013 |
| University Health Network Nutrition Support Team | 2013 |
| The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Clinical Nutrition Support Services | 2013 |
| Vanderbilt University Center for Human Nutrition | 2013 |
| Veterans Affairs Medical Center at Memphis Nutrition Support Team | 2013 |
ASPEN Fellows
To be considered for the FASPEN designation, a candidate must be a current member of ASPEN in good standing and have been a member of ASPEN for the past 5 consecutive years and have served as a volunteer to ASPEN at the national level as evidenced by active involvement and leadership in elected or appointed volunteer role(s) for a minimum of two (2) years.
Applications are closed for the FASPEN Class of 2026. Applications for the FASPEN Class of 2027 will open in August 2026.
To be considered for the FASPEN designation, a candidate must be a current member of ASPEN in good standing and have been a member of ASPEN for the past 5 consecutive years and have served as a volunteer to ASPEN at the national level as evidenced by active involvement and leadership in elected or appointed volunteer role(s) for a minimum of two (2) years.To be considered for the FASPEN designation, a candidate must be a current member of ASPEN in good standing and have been a member of ASPEN for the past 5 consecutive years and have served as a volunteer to ASPEN at the national level as evidenced by active involvement and leadership in elected or appointed volunteer role(s) for a minimum of two (2) years. These activities include service on ASPEN committees, task forces, journal editorial boards; service as a section leader as chair, chair-elect, or a member of the leadership council; or service on ASPEN’s Board of Directors.
ASPEN’s Fellows are outstanding leaders in nutrition support, consistently contributing in education, practice, research and service to the field. A Fellow of ASPEN (FASPEN) designation is the highest honor available to members. These individuals have records of exemplary achievements.
Bruce R. Bistrian Nutrition Mentorship Award and Lecture
The Bruce R. Bistrian Nutrition Mentorship Award and Lecture award honors past president, Bruce R. Bistrian, MD, PhD, MPH, for his pivotal role in the advancement of clinical nutrition research and mentorship. This award recognizes a clinician or scientist working in complex clinical nutrition who has made a significant contribution to the field and serves as a mentor to interprofessional colleagues. In addition to the recognition, the award winner will present a lecture at the ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference.
Distinguished Nutrition Support Service Award
The Distinguished Nutrition Support Service Award recognizes ASPEN members who have shown exceptional leadership and practice contributions that advance both the vision of the society and the broader field of nutrition support. This award is given to those with a sustained impact over time—typically requiring at least 10 years of service in the profession. It also considers contributions outside of ASPEN, such as volunteer work with other organizations.
The award celebrates individuals who have consistently demonstrated leadership, contributed significantly to their field, and volunteered their time and expertise to advance nutrition support services. Winners are honored with a $250 stipend as part of the recognition. Members can apply for the award themselves or nominate a deserving colleague.
| Christian Bury, MS, RD, LD, CNSC | 2025 |
| Jill W. Taliaferro, RD, LD, CNSC | 2024 |
| Heather Stanner, MS, RD, LD, CNSC | 2023 |
| Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNS | 2022 |
| Renee Walker, MS, RD, LD, CNSC, FAND, FASPEN | 2021 |
| Sandra Austhof, MS, RD, LD, CNSC | 2020 |
| Holly Guzman, RD, CNSC | 2019 |
| Carol Ireton-Jones, PhD, RDN, LD, CNSC, FASPEN, FAND | 2018 |
| Elizabeth Bobo, MS, RD, LDN, CNSC | 2016 |
| Cynthia Hamilton, MS, RD, LD | 2015 |
| Kerry Stone, MS, RD, CNSC | 2014 |
| Marianne Duda, MS, RD, LD, CNSC | 2013 |
| Mary K. Russell, MS, RD, LDN | 2011 |
| Marsha Stieber, MSA, RD, CNSC | 2010 |
| Theresa L. Han-Markey, MS, RD, CNSD | 2008 |
| Ainsley Malone, MS, RD, LD, CNSD | 2007 |
| Charlene W. Compher, PhD, RD, FADA, LDN, CNSD | 2005 |
| Mary Marian, MS, RD | 2004 |
| Jeanette Hasse, PhD, RD, CNSD | 2003 |
| Pamela J. Charney, MS, RD, LD, CNSD | 2002 |
| Charles M. Mueller, PhD, RD, CNSD | 2001 |
| Patricia Anthony, MS, RD, FASPEN | 2000 |
| Judy Fish, RD | 1999 |
| Carol Ireton-Jones, PhD, RD, LD, CNSC, FASPEN | 1999 |
| Laura Matarese, PhD, RDN, LDN, FADA, FAND, FASPEN | 1999 |
| Annalynn Skipper, PhD, RD, FADA | 1999 |
| Marion F. Winkler, PhD, RD, LDN, CNSC, FASPEN | 1998 |
| Michele Gottschlich, PhD, RD, CNSD | 1997 |
| Stacey Bell, RD | 1996 |
| Eleanor Young, RD | 1995 |
| Eva Shronts, MMSc, RD | 1994 |
| Jennifer Nelson, MS, RD, CDCES | 1993 |
| Denise Baird Schwartz, MS, RD, FAND, FADA, FASPEN | 1992 |
| Carol Lang, RD | 1991 |
| Ronni Chernoff, PhD, FASPEN | 1990 |
| Joanne Wade, RD | 1990 |
| Eliza Mei Perez Franc, MD, FPAFP, FPCMNP, FASPEN | 2025 |
| Claudia Patricia Maza Moscoso, Msc, RD | 2024 |
| Diana Cardenas, MD, PhD | 2023 |
| Leah Gramlich, MD, FASPEB | 2022 |
| Maria Isabel Toulson Davisson Correia, MD, PhD, FASPEN | 2021 |
| Daren Heyland, MD, FRCPC, MSc | 2020 |
| Olle Ljungqvist, MD, PhD | 2019 |
| Kazuhiko Fukatsu, MD, PhD | 2018 |
| Stanislaw Klek, MD, PhD | 2017 |
| Nicolas Velasco, MD | 2016 |
| Sonia Echeverri, MS, RN | 2015 |
| Gil Hardy, PhD | 2014 |
| Gertrudis Adrianza de Baptista, LDN, RD | 2013 |
| Mary S. McCarthy, PhD, RN, CNSC, FASPEN, FAAN | 2025 |
| Ann-Marie Brown, PhD, CPNP-AC/PC, CCRN, CNE, FCCM, FAANP, FASPEN | 2024 |
| Neil Ead, MSN, CPNP, CNSC | 2023 |
| Kimberly Gorsuch Pollard, BSN, RN, CNSC, FASPEN | 2022 |
| Phila Breeding, RN | 2021 |
| Lorraine Linford, RN, BSN, BS, CNSC | 2020 |
| Sharon Y Irving, PhD, CRNP, FCCM, FAAN | 2019 |
| Marianne Opilla, RN, CNSC | 2018 |
| Debra Kovacevich, RN, MPH | 2017 |
| Deborah Johnson, RN, MSN | 2016 |
| Linda M. Lord, NP, MSN, CNSC | 2015 |
| Carol McGinnis, DNP, RN, CNS, CNSC | 2014 |
| Karen Gilbert, RN, MSN, CNSC, CRNP | 2013 |
| Laurie Reyen, RN, MSN | 2012 |
| Amy Fisher, MSN, RN-BC | 2011 |
| Deborah A. Andris, MSN, APNP | 2010 |
| Rose Ann DiMaria-Ghalil, CNSN, RN, PhD | 2009 |
| Elizabeth Lyman, MSN, RN | 2008 |
| Patricia Worthington, MSN, CNSN | 2007 |
| Norma Metheny, PhD, RN | 2005 |
| Robin Rago Bankhead, RN, CNSN | 2004 |
| Beth A. Wagner, MSN, RN, CNSN | 2002 |
| Margaret M. Heitkemper, RN, PhD | 2001 |
| Lynne Murphy, MSN, RN, CNSN | 1992 |
| M. Petrea Cober, PharmD, BCNSP, BCPPS, FASPEN | 2024 |
| Gordon S. Sacks, PharmD, BCNSP, FASPEN, FCCP | 2023 |
| Steven Plogsted, PharmD, RPh, BCNSP, CNSC, FASPEN | 2022 |
| Andrew Mays, PharmD, BCNSP, CNSC | 2021 |
| Katherine Chessman, PharmD, FCCP, FPPA, BCPS, BCNSP | 2020 |
| Anne Tucker, PharmD, BCNSP | 2019 |
| Brian J. Strang, PharmD, BCNSP, CNSC, BCGP, BCPS, CPE, BCCCP, FASCP | 2018 |
| Michael Kraft, PharmD, BCNSP | 2017 |
| Mark Klang, MS, RPh, BCNSP, PhD | 2016 |
| Sharon M. Durfee, RPh, BCNSP | 2015 |
| Catherine Crill, PharmD, BCNSP | 2014 |
| Lingtak-Neander Chan, PharmD, BCNSP | 2013 |
| Kathleen Gura, PharmD, BCNSP | 2012 |
| Todd Wayne Canada, PharmD, BCNSP | 2011 |
| Jane M. Gervasio, PharmD, BCNSP | 2010 |
| Joseph Boullata, PharmD, RPh, BCNSP | 2009 |
| Lawrence Robinson, PharmD | 2008 |
| Jacqueline Barber, PharmD, BCNSP, FASHP | 2007 |
| Reid A. Nishikawa, PharmD, BCNSP | 2005 |
| Carol Rollins, MS, RD, PharmD, CNSD, BCNSP | 2004 |
| Sarah J. Miller, PharmD, BCNSP | 2003 |
| Roland Dickerson, PharmD | 2002 |
| Michael Christensen, PharmD | 2001 |
| Todd Mattox, PharmD | 2000 |
| Vanessa Kumpf, PharmD, BCNSP | 1999 |
| David F. Driscoll, PhD, RPh | 1998 |
| Rex Brown, PharmD | 1997 |
| Kathleen Strausburg, RPh, BCNSP | 1996 |
| Richard Helms, PharmD | 1995 |
| Philip Schneider, MS, FASHP | 1994 |
| Jay Mirtallo, MS, RPh, BCNSP, FASHP | 1993 |
| Beverly Holcombe, PharmD, BCNSP, FASHP | 1992 |
| Ruba Abdelhadi, MD, CPNS, FASPEN | 2025 |
| Leah Gramlich, MD, FRCP, FASPEN | 2024 |
| Todd W. Rice, MD, MSc, FASPEN | 2023 |
| Lillian Harvey Banchik, MD, FACS, CNSC, FASPEN | 2022 |
| M. Molly McMahon, MD, FASPEN | 2021 |
| Ezra Steiger, MD, FACS, FASPEN, AGAF | 2020 |
| Stephen A. McClave, MD, FASPEN | 2019 |
| Praveen S. Goday, MBBS, CNSC | 2018 |
| Jack A. Pasquale, MD | 2017 |
| Kalman Holdy, MD | 2016 |
| Mario I. Perman, MD, FASPEN | 2015 |
| Dan L. Waitzberg, MD, PhD | 2014 |
| Humberto Arenas Marquez, MD | 2013 |
| Vincent W. Vanek, MD | 2011 |
| David August, MD, CNSP | 2010 |
| Mark Corkins, MD, CNSP, FAAP | 2009 |
| Mark DeLegge, MD | 2008 |
| Al Barrocas, MD, FACS | 2007 |
Distinguished Nutrition Support Clinician: Advanced Clinical Practice Award
Distinguished Nutrition Support Clinician: Advanced Clinical Practice Award has been expanded to include all disciplines. ASPEN pays tribute to a clinician member annually in recognition of his or her outstanding contributions in leadership, practice, and advancement of clinicians in the field of nutrition support. Individuals demonstrate excellence in patient care and education and mentorship of colleagues and students. Winners of these awards receive a $250 stipend.
| Renee Walker, MS, RD, LD, CNSC, FAND, FASPEN | 2025 |
| Cassandra A. Pogatschnik, RD, LD, CNSC, CCTD | 2024 |
| Kristen M. Roberts, PhD, RDN, CNSC, FASPEN, FAND | 2023 |
| Sarah McOsker, MS, RD, CNSC | 2022 |
| Kate Willcutts, DCN, RDN, CNSC, FASPEN | 2021 |
| Michelle Kozeniecki, MS, RD, CNSC | 2020 |
| Mandy L. Corrigan, MPH, RD, LD, CNSC, FAND, FASPEN | 2019 |
| Cheryl Davis, RD, CNSC | 2018 |
| Cassandra Kight, PhD, RDN, CNSC | 2017 |
| Michelle Romano, RD, LD/N, CNSC | 2016 |
| Beth Taylor, DCN, RD, LD, CNSC, FCCM | 2015 |
| Susan J. Carlson, MMSc, RD, CSP, LD, CNSC | 2014 |
| Kelly Tappenden, PhD, RD, FASPEN | 2013 |
| Elizabeth Wall, MS, RD, CNSD | 2012 |
| Joseph Krenitsky, MS, RD | 2011 |
| Gail Cresci, PhD, RD, LD, CNSD | 2010 |
| Susan Brantley, MS, RD, CNSD, LDN | 2009 |
| Nancy M. Campalans, RD, CNSD | 2008 |
| Carol Parrish, RD, CNSD | 2007 |
| Jennifer Wooley, MS, RD | 2005 |
| Laura E Matarese, RD, CNSD | 2004 |
Excellence in Nutrition Support Education Award
The Excellence in Nutrition Support Education Award recognizes a nutrition support educator’s excellence in the delivery of professional education within the field. Individuals have teaching responsibilities in an academic, community, or other supervised training setting.
| Kristen M. Roberts, PhD, RD, CNSC, FASPEN, FAND | 2025 |
| Lingtak-Neander Chan, PharmD, BCNSP, FASPEN | 2024 |
| Vivian Zhao, PharmD, BCNSP, FASPEN | 2023 |
| Ronald L. Koretz, MD | 2022 |
| Carol Rees Parrish, MS, RDN | 2021 |
| Paul Wischmeyer, MD, EDIC, FCCM, FASPEN | 2020 |
| Robert Martindale, MD, PhD | 2019 |
| Mark R. Corkins, MD, CNSC, SPR, FAAP | 2018 |
| Carol E. Semrad, MD | 2017 |
| Roland Dickerson, PharmD, FASPEN | 2016 |
| Michael Kraft, PharmD, BCNSP | 2015 |
| Diana Mager, PhD, RD | 2014 |
| Gordon Sacks, PharmD, BCNSP, FCCP | 2013 |
| Parveen Goday, MBBS, CNSC | 2012 |
| Phil Ayers, PharmD, BCNSP | 2011 |
| Laura Matarese, PhD, RD, CNSC, FASPEN | 2010 |
| Carol Rollins, MS, RD, PharmD, CNSD, BCNSP | 2008 |
Global PN Fellowship
The Global PN Fellowship is designed to introduce early-career physicians with an interest in nutrition support to ASPEN, so they can discover the important role ASPEN, education, and mentorship may have in their career development. The fellowship is supported through an unrestricted educational grant by Baxter.
New Practitioner Awards
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.
Patricia Anthony Future Leaders Award
The Patricia Anthony Future Leaders Award was created in honor of long-time member and former staff, Pat Anthony, MS, RD, FASPEN, for her unwavering dedication and commitment to ASPEN, the field of nutrition support, and the future generation of clinicians. Students, trainees, and new practitioners who have demonstrated leadership and dedication to excellence in nutrition support are eligible for this award. The recipient will receive complimentary registration to the ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference as well as $1,500 in travel reimbursement.
Peggi Guenter Excellence in Clinical Practice Award
The Peggi Guenter Excellence in Clinical Practice Award/Lectureship recognizes the multitude of contributions Dr. Guenter made to clinical practice, advocacy, research and ASPEN. Recipients of the award have achievements and accolades that reflect their direct influence on advancing the clinical practice of nutrition support through education, publication, advocacy and/or observational/quality improvement research which may also include the nutrition care process. Nominations are made by members of the Enteral Nutrition Committee, Malnutrition Committee, Parenteral Nutrition Committee and the Public Policy & Advocacy Committee. The Clinical Practice Committee reviews the nominations and provides a recommendation to the ASPEN Board of Directors. The recipient prepares and presents a lecture at the ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference and submits the lecture as a manuscript for consideration for publication in NCP.
| Ainsley Malone, MS, RDN, LD, CNSC, FAND, FASPEN | 2024 |
| Beth Lyman, MSN, RN, CNSC, FASPEN, FAAN | 2023 |
| Stephen McClave, MD, FACN, FASGE, FASPEN, AGAF | 2022 |
Stanley Serlick Award
The Stanley Serlick Award, which awards a pharmacist who has made significant contributions to improving safe practices for parenteral nutrition through published literature, membership on national committees or task forces, and/or presentations at regional and national meetings is recognized with the Stanley Serlick Award.
This award is sponsored by
| Angela L. Bingham, PharmD, BCPS, BCNSP, BCCCP, FASPEN, FCCP, FASHP, FCCM | 2025 |
| Sharon M. Durfee, RPh, BCNSP, FASPEN | 2024 |
| Michael D. Kraft, PharmD, BCNSP, FASPEN | 2023 |
| Todd W. Mattox, PharmD, BCNSP, FASPEN | 2022 |
| M. Petrea Cober, PharmD, BCNSP, BCPPS, FASPEN | 2021 |
| Vanessa Kumpf, PharmD, BCNSP, FASPEN | 2020 |
| Reid Nishikawa, PharmD, BCNSP, FASPEN | 2019 |
| Roland N. Dickerson, PharmD, FASPEN | 2018 |
| Todd W. Canada, PharmD, BCNSP, FASHP, FTSHP | 2017 |
| Phil Ayers, PharmD, BCNSP, FASHP | 2016 |
| Joseph Boullata, PharmD, RPh, BCNSP, FASPEN | 2015 |
| Robert Poole PharmD, FPPAG, FCSHP, FASHP | 2014 |
| Phillip Schneider, MS, FFFIP, FASHP, FASPEN | 2013 |
| Beverley Holcombe, PharmD, BCNSP, FASHP | 2012 |
| Rex A. Speerhas, RPh, BCNSP, CDE | 2011 |
| Imad F. Btaiche, PharmD, BCNSP (co-winner) Carol Rollins, MS, RD, PharmD, CNSD, BCNSP (co-winner) |
2010 |
| Kathleen M. Gura, PharmD, BCNSP (co-winner) Gordon S. Sacks, PharmD, BCNSP (co-winner) |
2008 |
| David Driscoll, RPh, PhD (co-winner) Jay Mirtallo, RPh, BCNSP (co-winner) |
2007 |
Travel Awards
Various travel awards are given to support conference and travel expenses for the ASPEN Nutrition Science & Practice Conference. The awards provide clinicians with educational opportunities to further their knowledge of nutrition support, enhance their skills, and network with colleagues and experts from around the world.