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STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Thank you for your interest in the Standards of Excellence program and the Center of Excellence designation. We are excited to share that the Standards of Excellence Program is being revitalized to better highlight innovation, leadership, and outstanding practice in nutrition and dietetics.
The program will relaunch in February 2026 with refreshed criteria, resources, and recognition opportunities. Updated details and applications will be available at that time. Completing this form ensures you’ll receive early updates and an invitation to apply as soon as the application reopens.
For questions and additional information, please email quality@eatright.org.
The Standards of Excellence Program aims to recognize organizations that understand and elevate the value of credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners. Organizations across the care spectrum can actively participate in achieving this designation.
The Center of Excellence in Nutrition and Dietetics Designation utilizes the Standards of Excellence (SoE) to identify and recognize organizations with exemplary leadership, outcomes, organization, and practice within the realm of nutrition and dietetics. Organizations with this designation continuously honor the work and expertise of the RD/RDN and DTR/NDTR as the nutrition experts.
“I did not find it difficult to convince leadership to fund this once I explained it was for a Center of Excellence application - they have received this distinction in other areas, and it is always celebrated. Being a slightly smaller hospital in the greater Seattle area it's helpful to find ways for us to stand out to encourage the public to choose us for their healthcare needs.”
Melissa Molloy, MS, RDN, CD Clinical Nutrition Manager, UW Valley Medical Center, Washington 2024-2029 Center of Excellence Designee
“We have highly talented and skilled RDNs and DTRs who consistently go above and beyond in their roles. They practice at the top of their scope, are deeply integrated into interdisciplinary care teams, and are recognized as essential contributors to patient outcomes and organizational success. Applying for the Center of Excellence designation was a way to formally acknowledge and celebrate the incredible work they do, not just within our walls, but in the broader community. This recognition also reinforces our commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and professional growth in nutrition and dietetics.”
Emily Wallace MS, RDN, CD, Clinical Nutrition Manager, UW Health, Wisconsin 2025-2030 Center of Excellence Designee
Centers of Excellence Designation
2024-2029 - Valley Medical Center - Renton, Washington
2025-2030 - UW Health - Madison, Wisconsin
2025-2030- Tucson Medical Center - Tucson, Arizona