2019 September Dinner Meeting
"From Roots to Practice: Innovative Ways to Connect Clients, Patients, and Communities to Local Foods"
Welcome
Our mission... is to promote optimal health and nutrition for all people, and to provide direction and leadership for quality dietetic practice, education, and research.
The Bluegrass Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (BGAND) is your link to nutrition and health in the Bluegrass region. Members include Registered Dietitians, Dietetic Technicians, Dietetic Interns, and students. BGAND is affiliated with the Kentucky Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (KAND) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Dietetic professionals in Kentucky are licensed according to KRS 310. For more information about licensure, contact the Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists. BGAND by-laws may be found here.
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Dear BGAND Members and Prospective Members,
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On behalf of the Bluegrass Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Board of Directors, welcome to the 2024-25 membership year! We encourage you to join our organization, and invite you to attend BGAND events to connect with dietetic professionals in the district during the coming year.
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We encourage our members and students to get involved with the board by contacting a chair of a committee. Please consider running for an elected position so that we may continue this organization, and our advocacy for the dietetics profession, for many years to come.
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Please contact us if you have suggestions for our district. We look forward to an exciting and productive year together.
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Sincerely,
Upcoming Openings!
- Membership and Job Opportunity Coordinator (Beginning in June)
- Webmaster (For 2026, training in 2025)
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Reach out to WebmasterBGAND@gmail.com or via contact us.
Becoming a member of the Bluegrass Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will unlock the following benefits:
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Job listings in the Bluegrass Region and throughout Kentucky.
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CEUs on a variety of topics.
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Scholarship opportunity.
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Networking opportunities with local RDs.
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Partnering with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for advocacy
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Opportunities to support, problem-solve, and discuss best-practice with fellow RDs.
2025 BGAND Award Recipients
Know someone deserving of an award? Nominate them here!
Dietitian of the Year
Alex Kidwell
Dietetic Student of the Year
Matthew Hancock
Young Dietitian of the Year
Nolan Buland
Dietetic Student of the Year
Hannah Dunagan
Special Contribution Award
Karen Stocker
Dietetic Intern of the Year
Lucy Shuler
Scholarship Award Winner
