Each year at the Public Policy Workshop, the American Dietetic Association Political Action Committee (ADAPAC) presents a member or members of Congress with the Public Policy Leadership Award.  The ADAPAC Board seeks to recognize member(s) of Congress who have demonstrated or have the potential to demonstrate outstanding service and support for nutrition and health issues of importance to the Association and the public.  The recipient(s) must be nominated by state affiliates and chosen by ADA’s Board of Directors based on recommendations of the Legislative and Public Policy Committee.

• Must have exhibited support for efforts to change/improve/strengthen public policy particularly in, but not limited to the areas of nutrition, food, health care and public health and/or be in a position (i.e. committee assignment or leadership) to have an impact on key policy issues
• Member of Congress and staff must be accessible to ADA members and ADA's Government Relations staff