The ACP Awards of Distinction recognize and honor individuals in their achievement of outstanding and substantial contributions to the specialty or to the College. We encourage all members to nominate a colleague for their achievements.
The 2018 Call for Nominations is now open for members to nominate individuals for the following awards:
- Distinguished Service Award
- Dan Gordon Award (Lifetime Achievement)
- Dental Technician Leadership Award
- Private Practice Prosthodontist Award*
Please read the following Awards of Distinction document before sending in a letter of nomination.
*The Private Practice Prosthodontist Award is awarded regionally. Please see the specific requirements and nomination procedure here.
Nominations will be accepted until March 30, 2018. Please contact Nathalie Williams, Sections & Governance Director to submit your nominations or if you have any questions.
Awards of Distinction
DISTINGUISHED LECTURER AWARD
Recognizing outstanding contributions through original research, literature, teaching, or clinical applications
2017 Awardee: Dr. Peter S. Wöhrle
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Recognizing outstanding service to the College and the characteristics of a true humanitarian
2017 Awardee: Dr. John R. Agar
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Recognizing exceptional skills as a dental educator
2017 Awardee: Dr. Frank J. Tuminelli
CLINICIAN/RESEARCHER AWARD
Recognizing outstanding contributions to academic dentistry and the sciences
2017 Awardee: Dr. Zafrulla Khan
DENTAL TECHNICIAN LEADERSHIP AWARD
Recognizing outstanding service to prosthodontics and the dental laboratory profession
No 2017 Awardee
MAJOR GENERAL (RETIRED) BILL B. LEFLER FEDERAL SERVICES AWARD
Recognizing excellence in leadership, patient care, mentorship, and service
2017 Awardee: Dr. Ronald D. Woody
private practice prosthodontist AWARDS
Recognizing extraordinary collegiality, outreach, and community service
2017 Awardees: Dr. Stephen I. Hudis (Region 1); Dr. Donald L. Ridgell (Region 2); and Dr. Curtis M. Becker (Region 4)
DAN GORDON AWARD
Recognizing lifetime achievement
2017 Awardee: Dr. Steven E. Eckert
PRESIDENT'S AWARD
Recognizing outstanding vision and leadership
2017 Awardee: Dr. Karen J. Bruggers