Congratulations to our 2025 CT Academy award winners and 50-year members!
Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year (RYDY)
Katherine Sayre Bontempo, MS, RD, CSP, CDN
Recognized Dietetic Technician of the Year(RDTY)
Michael Brown, NDTR
Outstanding Dietitian of the Year (ODY)
Vanessa Jean Salino, MS, RD, CSO, CDN
Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CP)
Jaiden Swanson
Dietetic Technician Program (DT)
Aryana Mansi
Emerging Dietetic Leader
Christopher Barrett MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS
President’s Award
Jessica Dorner
The selection process was especially competitive this year, and we would like to thank all applicants for their time and contributions across our field. Our profession is incredible!
50-Year Members
And congratulations to our 50-year members!
Kristine D. David, RD
Susan J. Beeman MS, RDN, CDN
Janice M. Johnson MS
Nancy Castellana MS, RDN
