The American Dental Association (ADA) has introduced the ADA Humanitarian Award to recognize the contributions of ADA member dentists who distinguish themselves by dedicating "extraordinary time and professional skills to improve the oral health of underserved populations in the United States or abroad."
The annual award will go to a member who exemplifies humanitarian ideals and attributes by
- – contributing significantly to alleviate human suffering and improving the quality of life and oral health of those served;
- – demonstrating significant leadership and outstanding humanitarian volunteer accomplishments that bring honor to the profession;
- – serving as an inspiration to the dental profession;
- – showing through the scope of work undertaken a commitment to humanity and selflessness in regard to direct personal or organizational gain or profit;
- – establishing a legacy that is of ongoing value and benefit to others.
Any active, life or retired ADA member may nominate a candidate by submitting a nomination by mail to the Office of the Executive Director, in care of the ADA Center for International Development and Affairs, by Oct. 15.
The ADA Board of Trustees will select the recipient in December, and he or she will be recognized at an award ceremony during the ADA annual session in San Antonio in October 2008.
The award will include a $1,500 contribution to the dental charity or project of the recipient’s choice.
For more information about the ADA Humanitarian Award or to download a nomination packet, visit "www.ada.org/ada/international/art_humanitarian_award.asp" or call the ADA Center for International Development and Affairs at 1-312-440-2726.
