On 30th April 2025, the Annual NNEdPro-IANE Awards Symposium took place at the historic Selwyn College, Cambridge, with simultaneous online participation, to honour excellence and innovation in nutrition education and practice.
Organised by the NNEdPro Global Institute for Food, Nutrition & Health and the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE), in partnership with BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health (BMJ NPH) and supported by The International Food and Nutrition Trust (TIFN), the event brought together educators, professionals, students, and thought leaders from across the globe.
A Warm Welcome and Opening Remarks
The event opened with a warm welcome from Professors Sumantra Ray and Pauline Douglas, who reflected on the growing momentum in the global nutrition education landscape and emphasised the pivotal role of NNEdPro-IANE in nurturing emerging talent and innovation. Their opening was followed by remarks from Prof Suzanne Piscopo Joint Honorary President of NNEdPro-IANE, who praised the community’s continued engagement and global collaboration.
Celebrating Dedication and Impact in Nutrition Education
The NNEdPro-IANE Awards Symposium is an opportunity to celebrate individual and institutional achievements and a moment to recognise the broader progress in nutrition education and public health. This year, a new category – the Medical Nutrition Education Award – was introduced, further expanding the platform for acknowledging transformative contributions in the field of medical nutrition.
Awards were presented across two major groups: open categories recognising all contributors to the field, and member-exclusive categories celebrating exceptional involvement within the IANE network.
The 2025 Award Categories
Open Categories:
- Medical Nutrition Education Award (new in 2025)
- Outstanding Achievement Award
- NNEdPro-IANE Fellowship
- BMJ NPH Paper of the Year
Member-Only Categories:
- Associate Member of the Year
- Professional Member of the Year
- Administrative Member of the Year
- Faculty Member of the Year
- Student Member of the Year
- Essay Competition Winner (Summer School & Foundation Certificate)
Each award was a testament to excellence, impact, and commitment across various levels of professional and academic practice.
Spotlight on the 2025 Award Recipients
A standout moment of the event was the presentation of the Outstanding Achievement Award to multiple members of the NICHE B Vitamins Research Group at Ulster University. Professors Helene McNulty and Mary Ward, alongside Drs Catherine Hughes, Leane Hoey, Aoife Caffrey, Michelle Clements, Bethany Duffy, Ryan Barlow, and Shane Gordon, were honoured for their groundbreaking contributions to research, education, and policy in micronutrient health and public nutrition.
In the newly introduced Medical Nutrition Education Award category, Imperial College London was awarded first place for its leadership in embedding nutrition education within clinical training. The award was accepted by Dr Richard Pinder and Dr Christopher James Harvey on behalf of the institution’s School of Public Health. Queen Mary University of London received second place in recognition of collaborative curriculum development efforts within their medical programme, with Dr Jenny Blythe and Dr Safiya Virji accepting the award on behalf of their institution.
Two distinguished leaders were inducted into the NNEdPro-IANE Fellowship, recognising their leadership, mentorship, and long-standing service to the profession:
- Dr Glenys Jones (Association for Nutrition), and
- Professor Fiona McCullough (University of Nottingham)
Celebrating Our Community: IANE Member Awards
Among this year’s community-focused awards:
- Affiliate Member of the Year: Dr Suvetha Manoharan (NNEdPro)
- Associate Member of the Year: Ana Ines Estevez Magnasco (University of Bonn)
- Professional Member of the Year: Prince Ishmael Dimah (Healthplus Africa Care)
- Administrative Members of the Year: 2024 Summit Organising Committee (NNEdPro)
Dr Suvetha Manoharan also achieved top honours in the Summer School Essay Competition, with Gerald Cheruiyot and Eoin Ryan placing as the first and second runners-up respectively – a demonstration of the growing talent within our educational programmes.
Looking Ahead: Innovation, Inclusion, and Impact
The 2025 Awards Symposium served as a powerful reminder of the transformative potential of nutrition education – not just as a discipline, but as a catalyst for global health improvement. Across diverse sectors and regions, the NNEdPro-IANE community continues to champion evidence-based practice, cross-sector collaboration, and leadership in both local and international contexts.
As we look to the future, the achievements of this year’s awardees inspire us to continue fostering inclusive, impactful, and innovative approaches to nutrition and health education.
Congratulations to all our winners and nominees!
Their work represents the spirit of collaboration, evidence-based practice, and excellence that defines the NNEdPro-IANE network.
Full List of 2025 NNEdPro-IANE Winners
Affiliate Member of the Year
Dr Suvetha Manoharan | NNEdPro
Associate Member of the Year
Ana Ines Estevez Magnasco | University of Bonn
Professional Member of the Year
Prince Ishmael Dimah| Healthplus Africa Care
Administrative Members of the Year
2024 Summit Organising Committee | NNEdPro
NNEdPro-IANE Fellowship
Dr Glenys Jones | Association for Nutrition (AfN)
NNEdPro-IANE Fellowship
Prof Fiona McCollough | University of Nottingham
Summer School Essay Competition
Winner: Dr Suvetha Manoharan | NNEdPro
1st Runner Up: Gerald Cheruiyot
2nd Runner Up: Eoin Ryan
Outstanding Achievement Award
Ulster University's NICHE B Vitamins Group
Prof Helene McNulty
Prof Mary Ward
Dr Catherine Hughes
Dr Leane Hoey
Dr Aoife Caffrey
Dr Michelle Clements
Dr Bethany Duffy
Dr Ryan Barlow
Dr Shane Gordon
Medical Nutrition Education Award
Winner: Imperial College London (Accepted by Dr Richard Pinder and Dr Christopher James Harvey)
2nd Place: Queen Mary University of London (Accepted by Dr Jenny Blythe and Dr Safiya Virji)
3rd Place: University of Bristol (Accepted by Prof Trevor Thompson)
BMJ Paper of the Year Award
Winner: Paper titled ‘Effects of vitamin D and L-cysteine cosupplementation on circulating bioavailable and total 25-hydroxy-vitamin D, the free/total testosterone ratio and inflammatory biomarkers in healthy vitamin D-deficient African Americans: a placebo-controlled double-blind clinical trial: BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health 2024;7’
Sushil K Jain, Jeffrey Justin Margret, Alonzo Zachary, Marissa M Lally, John A Vanchiere, Maroun J Mhanna, Runhua Shi, Steven N Levine
2nd place: Paper titled ‘Prescribing practices in the treatment of wasting: secondary analysis from a randomised trial: BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health 2024;7’
Susan M Rattigan, Kyra H Grantz, Kerstin Hanson, Celine Langendorf, Fatou Berthé, Rebecca Grais, Sheila Isanaka
For more information about our awards, events, and upcoming initiatives, visit NNEdPro Global Institute or join the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (IANE) today.
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