• ‘Top 10 Dietitian in the Nation’
    Today’s Dietitian Magazine
    March 2018
  • ‘Outstanding Dietetic Student of the Year’
    American Overseas Dietetic Association
    May 2013
  • ‘Outstanding Dietetic Student of the Year’
    Tri-Cities Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
    April 2013
  • ConAgra Food Safety Student Challenge Scholarship
    ConAgra and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics March 2013
  • Susan T. Borra Fellowship in Nutrition Communication
    The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
    July 2012
  • Dr. Jane V. White Scholarship
    The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
    June 2012
  • International Scholarship
    Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group (HEN DPG) The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
    May 2012
  • International Foodservice Editorial Council Nutrition Communication Scholarship
    International Foodservice Editorial Council (IFEC) May 2012
  • Tennessee Dietetic Association Dietetic Intern Scholarship
    Tennessee Dietetic Association
    April 2012
  • Professional Development Student Stipend Award
    Dietitians for Integrative and Functional Medicine Dietetic Practice Group (DIFM DPG)
    The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
    March 2012
  • East Tennessee State University
    Graduate Assistantship (GA) with stipend
    June 2011-December 2012, awarded full GA position with tuition paid, 20 hours work with Director and monthly stipend
  • American Dietetic Association Foundation Frederick Green Memorial Scholarship
    March 2011, specific to nutrition communication mentee program with Carolyn O’Neil
  • MTSU’s National President’s Outreach Service Project Honor Roll
    December 2010, one of three submitted from entire university
  • Nominee, Outstanding Dietetic Student and Scholarship
    Nashville District Dietetic Association
    Former recipient of both awards; did not qualify to receive again
    October 2010
  • American Dietetic Association Bank of America Scholarship
    American Dietetic Association (now Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
    June 2010
  • McNair Scholar Summer Research Fellowship
    Middle Tennessee State University
    June 2010
  • Diversity Scholarship
    Middle Tennessee State University
    March 2010 for fall 2010
  • Ernestine Reeder Scholarship
    Middle Tennessee State University
    March 2010 for fall 2010
  • Tennessee Dietetic Association Undergraduate Scholarship
    Tennessee Dietetic Association
    March 2010 for fall 2010
  • Cleo Carpenter Scholarship
    Middle Tennessee State University
    March 2010 for fall 2010
  • Academic Enrichment Scholarship
    Middle Tennessee State University
    March 2010 for fall 2010
  • First Place, ATHENA Non-Traditional Scholarship with Nashville Cable Connect
    ATHENA
    February 2010
  • Truman Scholarship Nominee and Applicant
    Middle Tennessee State University
    February 2010
  • Who’s Who Among Students at American Universities and Colleges
    January 2010
  • Nashville District Dietetic Association Scholarship
    Nashville District Dietetic Association
    December 2009
  • Second Place, 18th Annual Social Science Symposium Paper Contest
    Middle Tennessee State University
    November 2009
  • Vision Scholarship
    Middle Tennessee State University
    Fall 2009
  • Third prize, McNair Scholars Summer Research Symposium Oral Presentation
    Middle Tennessee State University
    July 2009
  • American Dietetic Association Foundation Scholarship
    American Dietetic Association (now Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics)
    June 2009
  • McNair Scholar Summer Research Fellowship
    Middle Tennessee State University
    June 2009
  • Undergraduate Research Study and Creative Activity Award
    Middle Tennessee State University Center for Research and Sponsored Programs
    June 2009
  • Albert and Ethel E. Carver Scholarship
    Middle Tennessee State University
    May 2009
  • Tennessee Dietetic Association Undergraduate Scholarship
    Tennessee Dietetic Association
    March 2009
  • ‘Outstanding Dietetic Student’ Award
    Nashville District Dietetic Association
    November 2008
  • Academic Enrichment Scholarship
    Middle Tennessee State University
    August 2008
  • ‘Upcoming Leader’ Award
    Student Dietetic Association
    April 2008