BDA PEN® Achiever Award

This award is to recognise British Dietetic Association (BDA) Practice based Evidence in Nutrition (PEN®) members who have contribution to the PEN system, providing an evidence-based UK perspective.  

As PEN® is written for dietitians, by dietitians, our members make a significant contribution to the evidence-base of PEN®. We want to acknowledge those that help to ensure PEN® remains one of our most valued member benefits. 

Entry Criteria

This award is open for applications. To apply for the BDA PEN® Achiever Award you must:

  • Be a member of the British Dietetic Association
  • Have completed one or more PEN® content reviews in the past year

Past winners

Being a reviewer for the PEN pathways was an excellent learning opportunity and helped my development. This has been part of my career pathway into research alongside being a clinical specialist.

2023 winner, Darren Sills

2023 - Darren Sills

2021 - Carly Killen

2020 - Sue Acreman


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