Bluegrass Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

01/09/2026

Scholarship Applications and Award Nominations are Open! Deadline extended to January 15th!
Are you a passionate student or emerging professional in nutrition and dietetics? The Kentucky Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is proud to support your journey!
Apply now and invest in your future.

Additionally - KAND is accepting nominations for outstanding dietitians! Are you an innovative dietitian who works independently? Whether nominating yourself or a fellow dietitian, all nominations welcomed and encouraged. Take this opportunity to highlight the incredible work being done!

Applications can be found on KYeatright.org/awards and KYeatright.org/scholarships

01/09/2026

🎓Scholarship Applications Now Open! Are you a passionate student or emerging professional in nutrition and dietetics? The Kentucky Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is proud to support your journey! Apply now and invest in your future. Deadline to Apply has been EXTENDED to: January 15, 2026 https://buff.ly/BXScMfQ

Whether you're just starting out or advancing your career, this is your chance to receive support and recognition for your dedication to the field. Let’s build a healthier Kentucky together!

01/09/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED JANUARY 15, 2026 - It's that time of year! Are you an innovative dietitian who works independently? Working alone should not mean never being recognized. It is difficult to be seen when you work alone. Nominating yourself is welcomed and encouraged. Not every RDN or DTR works with a team. Now's your chance. Use this link to take the next step to tell others about your work. Awards | Kentucky Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

09/22/2025

04/17/2025

Join us for our April CE opportunity which will include a presentation from Karina Christopher, PhD, RDN, LD on the topic of "Bone Health and Menopause".

📅 Date: 4/24/2025
🕒 Time: 6:30pm-7:45pm
📍 Location: Via TEAMS

This event is free to all BGAND members and $15 for non-members.
Register today at https://www.bluegrasseatright.org/

04/16/2025

The Bluegrass Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has been a source of continuing education, community, and ongoing support for the local community of dietitians. Many individuals have been positively impacted by this group and we hope to continue to do so - but we need your help! Please take the time to read this letter from our BGAND Secretary, Rachel Harrington. We are collecting feedback via the survey linked: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScw9Y-_lhkGwEwNPm2nHO72h9DyFa7wfodKRbuG58ZeB8sQ5A/viewform

03/14/2025

Is there a dietitian who you think would be a good fit for one of our available positions? We are now accepting nominations for the role of president elect, nominating committee, and secretary.

If you have questions or if you would like to submit a nomination, please email Lydia at [email protected].

02/07/2025

Our February seminar is just a few weeks away!

This event will be on February 22nd from 8:30am-12:00pm at Baptist Health Lexington main hospital campus, in the auditorium.

The seminar is $30 for members, $15 for students, and $40 for non-members. There will be breakfast provided, time for networking, 2 CEUs, and we will also be presenting our annual BGAND awards.

Additional details and registration can be found on our website, we hope to see you there!

https://www.bluegrasseatright.org/

01/31/2025

Know an amazing dietitian, diet technician, dietetic intern, or dietetics student that is making a real impact? It's time to recognize their hard work and dedication! Nominations are now open for the 2025 BGAND awards, and we want to hear about the incredible individuals who are shaping the future of nutrition.

Please submit nominations by February 14th - descriptions for the various awards and submission forms can be found on our website. https://www.bluegrasseatright.org/

01/10/2025

Save the date for the upcoming BGAND February Seminar! The morning will include breakfast, coffee, and 2 CPEUs.

More details coming soon, we are looking forward to a morning of networking, learning, and recognizing the achievements of our local dietitians!