ADA Humanitarian Award

Recognition open to member dentists who have distinguished themselves by giving a minimum of 10 years to improving oral health of underserved populations in the United States.

Award Details:

• Amount: $10,000 designated to recipient's chosen charity
• Recognition: Annual award given to one ADA member
• Frequency: One award given annually
• Recognition Event: Honored during ADA Scientific Session

Eligibility:

• Must be active, life, or retired ADA member in good standing
• Minimum 10 years commitment to improving oral health of underserved populations in U.S.
• Award not intended for individuals providing limited uncompensated services in normal business or compensated services to underserved populations

Award Criteria - Recipients must exemplify humanitarian ideals by:

• Contributing significantly to alleviating human suffering and improving quality of life and oral health of U.S. individuals
• Demonstrating significant leadership and outstanding humanitarian volunteer accomplishments that bring honor to profession
• Serving as inspiration to dental profession, colleagues, and those treated
• Showing commitment to humanity through scope of work undertaken and selflessness regarding direct personal/organizational gain or profit
• Establishing legacy and/or sustainable program of ongoing value and benefit to others

Geographic Scope: United States

Nomination Instructions

1. Who Can Nominate: Any individual may nominate any eligible ADA member. Nominator limited to one Humanitarian Award nomination per year.
2. Submission Method: All documentation must be submitted in electronic form via nomination portal. Incomplete nominations will not be considered.
3. Required Documentation:
   • Nomination Information: Complete nomination addressing:
   • Commitment (minimum 10 years) and extraordinary humanitarian services of nominee
   • Ongoing legacy to be left
   • Specific actions employed
   • Demonstrated leadership skills, knowledge, dedication, persistence
   • Work to improve oral health prospects of specific community(ies)
   • Population groups served
   • Long-term impact of endeavors
   • Curriculum Vitae/Resume: Highlighting humanitarian contributions
   • Three Letters of Support: From specific individuals who are not the nominator (only first three will be considered if more submitted)
   • One Letter from State/Local Dental Society: In support of nominee
   • Supporting Documentation: At nominator's discretion including testimonials, photographs, brochures, newsletters, etc. (CDs, DVDs, videos, or excessive material will not be considered)
4. Important Notes:
   • All nominations become property of ADA, which may use for program promotion, information dissemination, professional education
   • Nominations will not be returned
   • Review criteria and requested information thoroughly before submitting to ensure completeness
5. Contact for Questions: CAAP@ada.org