The deadline is January 31, 2026.

* Tom Baranowski ISBNPA Award

 https://forms.gle/sahyvKpYPsMHyTSp6

* Commendation ISBNPA Awards

https://forms.gle/unmsoy8nEH39jieR9

* MS Nanney ISBNPA Award

https://forms.gle/iizVkYd9eAS1hWaVA

* ISBNPA ‘One To Watch’ Award

https://forms.gle/GYU8S9zsr3USPnneA

Information about the awards’ categories

Tom Baranowski Award for an Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Behavioural Nutrition and/or Physical Activity 

– Lifetime achievement for extraordinary and innovative work to better human health in the field of physical activity and/or behavioural nutrition, recipient should have shown commitment to ISBNPA and to advancing behaviour change science and application.

– No financial prize associated, but rather a commemorative plaque or trophy to be kept by the recipient.

– To be presented by Tom Baranowski if in attendance at the annual meeting.

– Selection criteria:  

– Must be an ISBNPA member at the time of nomination.

– Receive nomination letters indicating respect by professional peers.

– Provides a curriculum vitae and summary of work showing an established history of a significant and lasting contribution to ISBNPA, with a clear description of the body of innovative work in the field of physical activity and/or behavioural nutrition over a period of at least 20 years. 

– Examples of substantial contributions could include leading large initiatives and having a substantial and sustained publication history.

– Has exhibited clear leadership in the field and demonstrated state, national, or international influence.

– Recognised as a researcher/leader with descriptions of activities on boards, chairing committees, workgroups, or representing organizations.

ISBNPA Commendation for Research Excellence

– Prize for a specific research project that exemplifies ISBNPA values of research excellence and collaboration (e.g. intervention, cohort study) to better human health through science regarding behavioural nutrition and/or physical activity.

– This prize would be awarded to the entire project team and presented by one of the keynote speakers (whomever is most relevant to the awarded work). Team members would receive free ISBNPA membership for the following year.

– Entrants could apply using a standardised form for consideration by the awards sub-committee. 

– Selection criteria:  

– Must be ISBNPA member at the time of nomination.

– Provides a clear description of research excellence in the field of physical activity and/or behavioural nutrition, including the practical or theoretical importance of the research.

– Demonstrated innovation in research.

– Description of how research will advance the field.

ISBNPA MS Nanney (Commendation for impact)

– Prize for a specific research project that exemplifies ISBNPA values of behavioural nutrition and/or physical activity to better human health that has an impact beyond scientific study (e.g. dissemination, public and community engagement).

– This prize would be awarded to the entire project team and presented by one of the keynote speakers (whomever is most relevant to the awarded work). Team members would receive free ISBNPA membership for the following year.

– Entrants could apply using a standardised form for consideration by the awards sub-committee. 

– Selection criteria:  

– Must be ISBNPA member at the time of nomination.

– Demonstrated accessibility to broad, general public audience.

– Demonstrated relevance to current topics, events or issues of societal importance.

– Contributed to policy, advocacy within continental, national, and international academic and other public fora.

ISBNPA ‘One To Watch’ Award 

– Prize for a student or ECR to recognise promise and innovation in the field of physical activity and/or behavioural nutrition. 

– This prize would be awarded to the individual student or ECR, with a financial value of $1000, and presented by the current ISBNPA president.

– Entrants nominated in similar manner to ECR/Student talks (all of whom would automatically be eligible), determined by awards sub-committee. 

– Selection criteria:  

– Must be ISBNPA member at the time of nomination.

– If a student, must be a currently registered undergraduate or postgraduate (MSc, MA, MPhil, or PhD) at the time of nomination.

– If early-career, must be within the first five years of professional work following completion of their highest degree at the time of nomination.

– Primary author/presenter at professional conferences.

– Demonstrated contribution to ISBNPA or other organization, public engagement or community service.

– President-elect (2026-2027, then President from 2027-2029)

– Early Career Researcher representative, 2026-2028 

– Student representative, 2026-2028

– Member-at-large, Africa representative, 2026-2029 

– Member-at-large, Latin America and Caribbean representative, 2026-2029 

– Member-at-large, Oceania representative, 2026-2029

Each voting member of the Society can nominate candidates to be considered by the Nominations Committee in the preparation of the slate of candidates to be submitted for the ballot in November 2025. The nominee must be a member of ISBNPA when the elections start.

Individuals receiving the highest number of nominations will be asked to confirm they accept the nomination and will be asked to complete a letter of motivation. The Nominating Committee may place the name of additional qualified candidates of its choice on the ballot as well.

In keeping with the international basis of the ISBNPA and its focus on behavioral nutrition and physical activity, we expect that you will consider these two important aspects in making your nominations.

As you think about your proposed nomination(s), please consider that service on the ISBNPA Executive Committee requires a commitment of time, talent, energy, and creativity to advance our goals and mission. The rewards are enormous. EC leadership positions bring opportunities to make a lasting difference for our members and for the fields we serve. Self-nominations are accepted.

Please use the form in the link below and complete your nominations by October 5, 2025.

NOMINATIONS FORM

Please note that your name must appear on the nomination form to validate your nomination.

The current EC composition is available HERE 

The by-laws are accessible HERE

If you have any questions, please email António Palmeira, ISBNPA Executive Director at executivedirector@isbnpa.org.

Thank you for your support of the society.  

The Nominations Committee

Benedicte Deforche

Deanna Hoelscher

Anna Timperio

Russ Jago

The MS Nanney award is a prize for a specific research project that exemplifies ISBNPA values of behavioural nutrition and/or physical activity to better human health that has an impact beyond scientific study (e.g. dissemination, public engagement).

The process

The ISBNPA community is asked to nominate potential awardees.

The Awards Committee evaluates the proposals and makes a recommendation for the Executive Committee.

A decision is made under consensus of both committees.

The winner

1. The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) is a USDA-funded initiative that supports projects aimed at improving access to fruits and vegetables for low-income individuals and families. GusNIP was established in 2018 through the US Farm Bill. Administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), GusNIP provides grants to support nutrition incentive (NI) and produce prescription (PPR) projects nationwide. NI initiatives help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants stretch their food dollars by offering matching incentives when purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets, grocery stores, and other retail outlets. PPR initiatives allow healthcare providers to “prescribe” fruits and vegetables to patients as part of a broader effort to manage or prevent diet-related chronic diseases. GusNIP not only supports healthier food choices and improved food and nutrition security, but also strengthens local food systems by connecting communities with farmers and food retailers. The program is named in honor of Gus Schumacher, a champion of food access. Crucially, the GusNIP National Training, Technical Assistance, Evaluation, and Information Center (NTAE), led by the Center for Nutrition & Health Impact, has established a shared evaluation framework for this national food policy initiative.
2. Led by the Center for Nutrition & Health Impact in partnership with Fair Food Network, University of California San Francisco and a coalition of partners including the National Grocers Association Foundation, Michigan Farmers Market Association and Food Trust, the Nutrition Incentive Hub has expertise in a multitude of areas, with presence across the nation. These partners are developing systems, infrastructure, and collaborative networks and relationships to support GusNIP grantees, while building capacity and sustainability. These efforts will help maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of nutrition incentive and produce prescription projects in meeting priorities by: increasing fruit and vegetable purchase and consumption among program participants, reducing individual and household food insecurity, improving the nutrition and health status of participating households, reducing health care use and associated costs.
3. We’re fortunate to have an outstanding and large team of CNHI staff and collaborating partners! Among ISBNPA members, Amy Yaroch serves as the Project Director, Carmen Byker Shanks is the Co-Project Director, and Bailey Houghtaling contributes as a Research Scientist.
4. Since its launch, GusNIP has played a pivotal role in advancing nutrition security and access to healthy foods across the United States. By supporting NI and PPR initiatives, the program has enabled thousands of SNAP and low-income participants to increase their consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. Participating households report healthier food choices, improved health outcomes, and stronger connections to local food systems. GusNIP has also delivered meaningful economic benefits, increasing revenue for local farmers and food retailers. By fostering collaboration among community organizations, healthcare providers, and food system stakeholders, the NTAE has helped amplify GusNIP’s impact and laid the foundation for evidence-based policy and practice aimed at improving public health and advancing food access.

The award was given at ISBNPA2025, Amy Yaroch (second from the left) received the award on behalf of the GusNIP team.

FOLDER AGM 2025

The link for the meeting was sent to all members via our newsletter system.

We are delighted to announce that Professor David Crawford AM, Deakin Distinguished Professor Emeritus, has been awarded the highest honor of the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA): the Tom Baranowski Lifetime Achievement Award for 2025.

This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding and sustained contributions to the fields of behavioral nutrition and physical activity. Recipients are selected through a rigorous process, beginning with nominations from the ISBNPA community. The Awards Committee carefully reviews all nominations, and the final selection is ratified by the Executive Committee.

About Professor David Crawford

Professor Crawford is a founding member of ISBNPA, served as ISBNPA President, and has held the position of Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (IJBNPA). He has been recognized as an ISBNPA Fellow for his exceptional service and leadership within the society.

Beyond his contributions to ISBNPA, Professor Crawford co-founded the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), has published over 300 scientific papers, and has mentored dozens of colleagues who are now leaders in behavioral nutrition and physical activity research worldwide. His legacy is reflected not only in his groundbreaking research but also in the thriving global community he has helped to build.

We congratulate Professor Crawford on this well-deserved recognition of his lifetime of achievement and dedication to advancing our field.

Who better to introduce Professor David Crawford than himself?

At this stage, we invite research groups within the field of behavioral nutrition and/or physical activity, who are interested in organizing the meeting in their city/country. ISBNPA will provide access to a private conference organizer, in close collaboration with the organizing team.

In 2025, the conference will be held in Auckland, New Zealand, and in 2026, in Cádiz, Spain.

As the annual meeting rotates between continents and considering a study ISBNPA conducted about the less GreenHouse Gas emissions locations given our membership,bids from Northeastern America are preferable for the 2027 meeting, but we will consider any proposed location.

The bids should be prepared until April 30, 2025. The decision will be made during the until the end of June 2025. ISBNPA is prepared to support you in the preparation of the bid (see text below for more information).

1.  The local organizers are expected to:

• a) be able to attract a local delegation to the meeting of at least 50 participants, preferably more
• b) communicate how many participants are needed at the meeting to reach the budgetary break-even point
• c)  attract sponsors for the meeting, taking into account that ISBNPA will review every potential sponsor for consistency with its sponsorship policy.

2.  Dates of the meeting should take other meetings into account, thinking about overlap, a possible combination of meetings, and other relevant factors. Dates should also take vacation periods into account in different parts of the world. Late May or early June are generally the most appropriate schedule for ISBNPA annual meetings.

3.  ISBNPA will provide support through a PCO in the preparation of the budget and other components of the bids. Please contact us in advance to schedule preparatory meetings.

VENUE CONSIDERATIONS

1.  The venue must reach net zero by the time of the conference.

2. The venue needs to be able to accommodate at least 800 participants in one room for the keynotes and the plenary sessions, and needs at least 8 parallel rooms (besides of the plenary room) for the parallel sessions of the symposia and orals.
3.  The venue needs to have a place available for the posters (Which is large enough to put up 250 posters per day. Poster standard size is 90cm wide x 150cm high portrait style.) The poster room should have enough space to allow for poster session and can be potentially used as meeting place for people during breaks and lunch.
4. The venue needs at least one room for additional meetings of the EC, IJBNPA editorial board, etc. As previous meetings attracted more participants (up to 1,200) the possibility to accommodate a larger crowd is preferable. As in previous meetings, the use of two venues located within walking distance can also be considered.
5. The venue needs appropriate rooms and facilities not only for presentations and posters but also for workshops, EC annual meeting, Annual business/membership meeting, mentoring meetings, committee meetings/journal editorial meetings, etc.
6. We have found that as a medium size meeting we may be too small for large convention centres and as such innovative conference venues that make use of University / Hotel / large halls within the city or a combination of such settings may be interesting options that provide a stimulating, interactive meeting for between 600 and 900 people. When considering venues examine not just the cost of venue hire but also AV and food costs as often these last two costs can be very large and are an area that is open to negotiation.
7. A variety of budget options should be available for accommodation, covering a wide range of prices, especially considering the large number of students and early career researchers that typically attend ISBNPA meeting.
8. The annual meeting normally runs from Wednesday evening with a first keynote and an opening reception, to Saturday afternoon, with a closing ceremony. The day before the actual meeting (i.e. the Wednesday) a full day EC meeting and preconference workshops take place. On the evening of this day the first keynote and the opening reception are held. Further, the meeting continues for 3 complete days with presentations.

BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS

1.  ISBNPA is very dependent on the income derived from every annual meeting. A minimum profit of 35,000 USD is suggested.
2. ISBNPA takes financial responsibility for the meeting, this means that all profit from the meeting (including sponsorship) goes back to ISBNPA. If a deficit occurs, it would be covered by ISBNPA.
3. A contract will be signed in advance by the chair of the local organizing committee with the venue and with the local facilitator. Finances needed at this point are made available by ISBNPA through its treasurer.
4. Sponsorship is an essential source of revenue to the society. However, all sponsors must be approved by the EC and be consistent with our sponsorship policy. Inevitably, this reduces the amount of income that can be derived from sponsorship and we, therefore, think it is crucial that all potential host teams set realistic sponsorship targets when setting the bid. I Sponsors have included local non-profit organisations, government agencies, physical activity monitoring companies, software companies and publishers.
5. In setting the registration fees we want to make sure that affordable fees for students (but they should cover at least 80% of the cost of F&B) are available and that the fee for members are at least $250 less than the non-member fee. (This is to encourage attendees to become members of the society which currently costs $250). We have included at the end of this document the fees for each category for the meetings in last 5 years.

DOCUMENTATION TO SUBMIT THE BID

Bids need to be sent to António Palmeira, ISBNPA Executive Director (executivedirector@isbnpa.org) by April 30 2025. They will be discussed in the EC and decision is expected to be reached during until the end of June 2025. It is likely that the EC will seek additional information from the best-placed bids before making a final decision.

Bids need to include the following information:

1. Description of the local research group and links with ISBNPA
2. How the proposal aims to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Location of the conference
4. Accommodation costs (high, mid-range and budget options)
5. Additional activities in the area
6. Possible sponsors and estimated amount of financial support
7. Number of locals (i.e. from the state or country) expected to attend the conference
8. The break-even number of paying delegates needed to cover the costs
9. Closest airport and distance/accessibility to conference venue including International accessibility by air

We sent three reminders to vote, two via the newsletter system and one via email.   

We were electing three members-at-large.

The results were (the elected nominees are in bold).

2024-12-17

ISBNPA nominations committee

Benedicte Deforche

Deanna Hoelscher

Anna Timperio

Russ Jago

The deadline is February 14, 2025.

* Tom Baranowski ISBNPA Award

 https://forms.gle/sahyvKpYPsMHyTSp6

* Commendation ISBNPA Awards

https://forms.gle/unmsoy8nEH39jieR9

* MS Nanney ISBNPA Award

https://forms.gle/iizVkYd9eAS1hWaVA

* ISBNPA ‘One To Watch’ Award

https://forms.gle/GYU8S9zsr3USPnneA

Information about the awards’ categories

Tom Baranowski Award for an Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Behavioural Nutrition and/or Physical Activity 

– Lifetime achievement for extraordinary and innovative work to better human health in the field of physical activity and/or behavioural nutrition, recipient should have shown commitment to ISBNPA and to advancing behaviour change science and application.

– No financial prize associated, but rather a commemorative plaque or trophy to be kept by the recipient.

– To be presented by Tom Baranowski if in attendance at the annual meeting.

– Selection criteria:  

– Must be an ISBNPA member at the time of nomination.

– Receive nomination letters indicating respect by professional peers.

– Provides a curriculum vitae and summary of work showing an established history of a significant and lasting contribution to ISBNPA, with a clear description of the body of innovative work in the field of physical activity and/or behavioural nutrition over a period of at least 20 years. 

– Examples of substantial contributions could include leading large initiatives and having a substantial and sustained publication history.

– Has exhibited clear leadership in the field and demonstrated state, national, or international influence.

– Recognised as a researcher/leader with descriptions of activities on boards, chairing committees, workgroups, or representing organizations.

ISBNPA Commendation for Research Excellence

– Prize for a specific research project that exemplifies ISBNPA values of research excellence and collaboration (e.g. intervention, cohort study) to better human health through science regarding behavioural nutrition and/or physical activity.

– This prize would be awarded to the entire project team and presented by one of the keynote speakers (whomever is most relevant to the awarded work). Team members would receive free ISBNPA membership for the following year.

– Entrants could apply using a standardised form for consideration by the awards sub-committee. 

– Selection criteria:  

– Must be ISBNPA member at the time of nomination.

– Provides a clear description of research excellence in the field of physical activity and/or behavioural nutrition, including the practical or theoretical importance of the research.

– Demonstrated innovation in research.

– Description of how research will advance the field.

ISBNPA MS Nanney (Commendation for impact)

– Prize for a specific research project that exemplifies ISBNPA values of behavioural nutrition and/or physical activity to better human health that has an impact beyond scientific study (e.g. dissemination, public engagement).

– This prize would be awarded to the entire project team and presented by one of the keynote speakers (whomever is most relevant to the awarded work). Team members would receive free ISBNPA membership for the following year.

– Entrants could apply using a standardised form for consideration by the awards sub-committee. 

– Selection criteria:  

– Must be ISBNPA member at the time of nomination.

– Demonstrated accessibility to broad, general public audience.

– Demonstrated relevance to current topics, events or issues of societal importance.

– Contributed to policy, advocacy within continental, national, and international academic and other public fora.

ISBNPA ‘One To Watch’ Award 

– Prize for a student or ECR to recognise promise and innovation in the field of physical activity and/or behavioural nutrition. 

– This prize would be awarded to the individual student or ECR, with a financial value of $1000, and presented by the current ISBNPA president.

– Entrants nominated in similar manner to ECR/Student talks (all of whom would automatically be eligible), determined by awards sub-committee. 

– Selection criteria:  

– Must be ISBNPA member at the time of nomination.

– If a student, must be a currently registered undergraduate or postgraduate (MSc, MA, MPhil, or PhD) at the time of nomination.

– If early-career, must be within the first five years of professional work following completion of their highest degree at the time of nomination.

– Primary author/presenter at professional conferences.

– Demonstrated contribution to ISBNPA or other organization, public engagement or community service.

The outcomes of this critical meeting will be unveiled at the ISBNPA2025 Annual Meeting in June, hosted in Auckland. Attendees can anticipate a comprehensive presentation detailing our strategic objectives designed to foster innovation, enhance member engagement, and expand global impact over the next five years. We look forward to engaging with our members in Auckland as we chart an inspiring path forward together, reinforcing our commitment to creating healthier communities in a healthier planet through transformative research and practice.

Please note the following process for submitting the symposia abstracts: The chair may submit all the abstracts, or the chair should first submit the general abstracts, and the authors should then submit their individual abstracts linking to the general abstract.

A[Start] –> [Submit General Abstract] here https://annualmeeting.isbnpa.org/
B –> To submit the individual symposia abstracts [Search for Corresponding General Abstract]
C –> [Link to General Abstract]
D –> [Submit Individual Symposia Abstract]
E –> Repeat the process for each one of the individual abstracts