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 2021 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 April 7, 2021. Please contact Nathalie Williams, Governance Director to submit your nominations or if you have any questions.
Awards of Distinction
DISTINGUISHED Researcher AWARD
Recognizing outstanding contributions through original research, literature, teaching, or clinical applications
2020 Awardee: Dr. Donald A. Curtis
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Recognizing outstanding service to the College and the characteristics of a true humanitarian
2020 Awardee: Dr. Thomas D. Taylor
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Recognizing exceptional skills as a dental educator
2020 Awardee: Dr. Carlo Ercoli
distinguished CLINICIAN AWARD
Recognizing outstanding contributions to clinical dentistry and sciences or health professions
2020 Awardee: Dr. David L. Guichet
DENTAL TECHNICIAN LEADERSHIP AWARD
Recognizing outstanding service to prosthodontics and the dental laboratory profession
2020 Awardee: Mr. Tracy Bischof
MAJOR GENERAL (RETIRED) BILL B. LEFLER FEDERAL SERVICES AWARD
Recognizing excellence in leadership, patient care, mentorship, and service
2020 Awardee: Dr. Carl F. Driscoll
PRIVATE PRACTICE PROSTHODONTIST AWARDS
Recognizing extraordinary collegiality, outreach, and community service
2020 Awardees: Dr. Joseph DiFazio (Region 1); Dr. Brandon M. Stapleton(Region 3); and Dr. Lino P. Calvani (Region 7)
DAN GORDON AWARD
Recognizing lifetime achievement
2020 Awardee: Dr. George Zarb
PRESIDENT'S AWARD
Recognizing outstanding vision and leadership
2020 Awardee: Dr. David A. Felton