Current Year Award Recipients

We are thrilled to present the 2026 Washington State Academy award recipient information!

Link to the program, which includes information on each award and a historical listing of recipients.

 

Get to know our 2026 Award recipients! 

Outstanding Dietitian of the Year: Melissa Ann Mroz Planells, DCN, MS, RDN

 
Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year: Katrina Schoettler, MS, RDN

 

Emerging Dietetic Leader: Breann Hogie, RDN, CD

 

 

Excellent in Practice Awards: Jacqui Little, MS, RD, CD & Kaitlyn Somers, MS, RDN, CD

  

 

Outstanding Student Award: Louisa Marie Ramirez Forney, Kivima Acevedo & Delaney Cobbs

    

 

 

WSAND President

Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Welcome to the 2025-2026 membership year! This year we plan to work at the state and district levels to increase opportunities for member engagement and collaboration, culminating with an in-person conference in Vancouver. Follow us on social media and watch for your monthly e-blast to stay informed and involved. We are excited to work for you and look forward to connecting with WA State Academy members this year.

Julie Larsen (2025-26 Washington State President)