Nutritionists and dietitians support our industry in improving the health of the nation, and are crucial to innovative new product development.
We are fortunate to have many talented nutritionists and dietitians working in our sector. This award will recognise someone who has made an exceptional contribution to the food and drink sector.
Nominees must:
- Be currently employed within the UK food and drink manufacturing sector.
- A Registered Dietitian or Registered with the Association for Nutrition (as a Registered or Associate Nutritionist).
- Have contributed to the company's efforts to support diet and health initiatives over a sustained period or be a promising new entrant to the industry who has led at least one diet and health related project.
- Be a positive role model/ambassador within the company and externally for the nutrition / dietetics profession.
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Previous winner
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Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist of the Year 2023
Liz is a Registered Dietitian who trained in Australia and is Company Nutritionist for Nestlé UK and Ireland. Liz works across internal brands and the external environment and is passionate about the development of Nutritionists.
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Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist of the Year 2023
Hannah Theobald is Head of Nutrition at Quorn Foods, where she leads a small but impactful team. Hannah directs the company’s nutrition strategy and steers responsible product development.
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Registered Nutritionist / Dietitian of the Year 2022 - Rebecca Deeley, Tillery Valley Foods
Rebecca is a Dietitian for Tillery Valley Foods as well as sitting on the FSSG group of the BDA and a mum to two beautiful children.
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Registered Nutritionist / Dietitian of the Year 2021 - Claire Baseley, Ella's Kitchen
Claire is a Nutritionist for Ella’s Kitchen as well as running a successful freelance business as an independent consultant to the food industry and media.
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Registered Nutritionist / Dietitian of the Year 2020
Lauren is Senior Nutrition Manager for Nomad Foods, responsible for nutrition expertise and leadership across all brands and markets.
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Registered Nutritionist / Dietitian of the Year 2019
Meg Longworth is Head of Nutrition and Public Health for Chartwells, the largest education foodservice provider in the UK.