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 2023 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
- ACPEF Founders Society 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.
Please contact Emily Deadman 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
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