Award-winning global dietician Sylvia Meledez Klinger has been honored to receive recognition for her commitment and significant contributions to improve the health of of people around the globe.
- Medallion Award, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2025)
Honoring Academy members who have shown dedication to the high standards of the nutrition and dietetics profession through active participation, leadership and devotion to serving others in nutrition and dietetics, as well as allied health fields. - Women of the Year, Loma Linda University Adventist (2022)
For tireless, compassionate global nutrition community work in underserved areas. - LAHIDAN Distinguish TRINKO Award (2019)
For significant contributions to mentoring LAHIDAN members, the Latino community, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. - Prominent Business Women of the Year (2013)
From La Raza Newspaper for the community work with Hispanics in Illinois to improve health outcomes.
- Loma Linda University Distinguish Alumna of the Year Award (2012)
Contributions to mentoring students, guest lecturers, and team member of the initiatives to develop and foster the School of Nutrition and Dietetics in Romania. - Rincón Family Services Award (2012)
For outstanding community work with Latinos in Chicago. - Outstanding Dietitian of the Year Award (2009)
Significant contributions to the state and national level in community dietetics. - Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award, Chicago Dietetic Association (1994)
For contributions, serving on the board for numerous years, diet manual review, and community work. - DBC Star Award (1990s)
For significant contributions to the board and mentoring DBC members.