Celebrating Disruptors, Innovators, Game-Changers,
and Visionaries in the Dietary Supplement / Functional Food Industry
CRN and Radicle Science will honor the memory of the late Annette Dickinson, Ph.D., with their Trailblazer award as it showcases today’s dietary supplement and functional food industry transformative visionaries expanding our views of what's possible.
Dr. Dickinson, CRN’s founding staff member and former president, was a true pioneer for dietary supplements, leading the formation of the responsible industry we know today—a true game changer.
The CRN and Radicle Science Annette Dickinson Trailblazer Award will shine a light on the bold professionals who are disrupting the status quo, breaking new ground, and helping lead the industry forward through innovation, advocacy, and mentorship. See our 2026 press release.
Nominate a trailblazer.
A panel of judges will select five finalists from the nominations received based on criteria including:
- Leadership—Redefining influence through action, impact, and mentorship; spearheading initiatives that significantly enhance the landscape to develop others in executive, scientific, and leadership roles.
- Innovation—Catalyzing change through bold product, scientific, or strategic breakthroughs that address real consumer needs; shifting paradigms and moving the industry forward through disruptive ideas and bold execution.
- Advocacy—Advancing policies and mindsets that support innovation, public health, and industry accountability; igniting momentum, inspire action, and spark ripple effects that extend far beyond their own organizations.
Finalists will be announced in July, with a CRN member community vote to determine the winner. The 2026 recipient will be officially recognized during CONVERGENCE ‘26, part of CRN’s Signature Events taking place at the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California, October 6–8.
