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.
Awards of Distinction
DISTINGUISHED Researcher AWARD
Recognizing outstanding contributions through original research, literature, teaching, or clinical applications
2022 Awardee: Dr. Seiichi Yamano
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Recognizing outstanding service to the College and the characteristics of a true humanitarian
2022 Awardee: Dr. Paul E. Scruggs
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Recognizing exceptional skills as a dental educator
2022 Awardee: Dr. Leila Jahangiri
JUNIOR EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Recognizing exceptional skills as a junior dental educator
2022 Awardee: Dr. Patricia H. Swanson
distinguished CLINICIAN AWARD
Recognizing outstanding contributions to clinical dentistry and sciences or health professions
2022 Awardee: Dr. Thomas J. Salinas
DENTAL TECHNICIAN LEADERSHIP AWARD
Recognizing outstanding service to prosthodontics and the dental laboratory profession
2022 Awardee: Jack J. Marrano, CDT
MAJOR GENERAL (RETIRED) BILL B. LEFLER FEDERAL SERVICES AWARD
Recognizing excellence in leadership, patient care, mentorship, and service
2022 Awardee: Dr. William W. Nagy
PRIVATE PRACTICE PROSTHODONTIST AWARDS
Recognizing extraordinary collegiality, outreach, and community service
2022 Awardees:
Region 1: Dr. Joseph J. Milavec
Region 2: Dr. Paulette P. Paulin
Region 3: Dr. Brandon A. James
Region 4: Dr. Michael Lynn Gurney
Region 5: Dr. John J. Petrini
Region 7: Dr. Anne L. Gunderman
DAN GORDON AWARD
Recognizing lifetime achievement
2022 Awardee: Dr. Lyndon F. Cooper
PRESIDENT'S AWARD
Recognizing outstanding vision and leadership
2022 Awardee: Dr. Stephen I. Hudis