These awards recognize individuals whose actions produce a balance between dental educators and dental practitioners through joint efforts of the National Dental Association and the American Dental Education Association. The recipients of these awards are individuals who have demonstrated excellence within the profession as administrators, educators, and researchers evidenced by their willingness to support and help others in their quest for knowledge and advancement. Winners will be honored at the NDA Annual Convention. The nominee and nominator must be paid NDA members for 2025.
How to Enter:
U.S. dental deans, associate/assistant deans or department chairs may nominate candidates. In addition, a faculty member may self-nominate with a letter of support from a dean-level administrator or department chair. Nominations must address contributions in an award category: teaching, research, or service (see award criteria) and include the candidate’s curriculum vitae. Candidates should only be nominated for one category; failure to clearly identify the category may disqualify the candidate from consideration.
Please use this form to provide information for the nominee and yourself. All timely submissions will be reviewed by the committee and final decisions will be made in May. Please complete the form in its entirety and include all relevant and requested information. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. If you have any questions, contact us. Please submit one form per nominee. DEADLINE IS APRIL 25, 2025. Final decisions will be announced in May.
AWARD RECIPIENTS WILL BE HONORED ON JULY 10, 2025 AT THE MINORITY FACULTY AWARDS LUNCHEON .