AGD Achievement Awards

To nominate individuals for the 2008 Distinguished Service and Humanitarian Awards, please click on this form!

Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award is presented to a council or committee member who has served the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) in an outstanding manner. The recipient will have gone beyond the call of duty assuring continuity and integrity in the operations of the organization, as well as in the development of new programs and services created to meet the changing needs of the membership.

The following are the recipients of the Distinguished Service Award

Humanitarian Award
The Humanitarian Award is given to an individual dentist who demonstrates humanitarianism. This is determined by his or her contribution of voluntary service, in conjunction with a consistent commitment to enhance the image of general dentistry through the continuous delivery of quality dental care and through consistent leadership in areas of civic involvement.

The following are the recipients of the Humanitarian Award

The Thaddeus V. Weclew Award
Named for the founding father of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), the Thaddeus V. Weclew Award is presented annually to a dedicated educator who embodies the spirit of comprehensive dental care. This recipient is a professional role model whose activities exemplify a commitment to the profession of dentistry and the principles and goals of the AGD.

To nominate a deserving colleague or educator, request a nomination form from awardapp@agd.org or call 888.AGD.DENT, ext. 4096. Nominations must be received by Dec. 1, 2007, to be considered for the 2009 award. The 2009 award will be presented during the 2009 AGD Convocation Ceremony in Baltimore.

The following are the recipients of the Thaddeus V. Weclew Award

Albert L. Borish Award
The Albert L. Borish Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated innovation and leadership, dedication to the advancement of dentistry, tenacity in pursuing idealistic goals, and who have made positive changes for the benefit of the dental profession and the dental health of the public.

The following are the recipients of the Albert L. Borish Award

AGD Constituent Awards

Advocacy
As AGD solely represents the interests of the general dentist, it is vital that constituents are involved in this process as well. The activities listed on the application are some of the first steps constituents can take to become the voice of the general dentist. This award will not be given unless the council determines a constituent is truly deserving. Ties will be broken by number of successful legislative/regulatory initiatives. Further ties will be broken by rating the successful initiative as matched to the Council’s legislative/regulatory priorities. Please note points earned for the Advocacy Award will be determined by the Legislative and Governmental Affairs Council.

Membership
The Membership department contributes to the growth and effectiveness of the AGD by continuing to improve our member service, building and maintaining a viable membership base, maintaining continuing dental education transcripts for members, and administering quality affinity programs for all member segments. This is accomplished by a combination of staff and volunteer efforts to energize and involve members in activities of the AGD, including the recruitment and retention of members. This award seeks to honor and reward constituents who have gone above and beyond the in their recruitment and retention efforts. Please note points earned for this award will be determined by the Membership Council.

ACE
The Communications Department keeps members informed through two print publications, AGD Impact and General Dentistry, as well as through online newsletters, such as AGD in Action. The Editors’ Program provides a forum for discourse between Constituent Editors, allowing them to trade useful information for constituent newsletters and information on ways to recruit, retain, and train new editors. This award recognizes excellence in newsletter publishing. Newsletters are evaluated by impartial judges who are not affiliated with the AGD. Please note: Points earned for the ACE award will be determined by the Publications Review Council.

Public Information/Public Relations
Public information and public relations efforts communicate specific messages through the media without purchasing ads or paying for promotion. This involves creating newsworthy ways to communicate the message and then working to interest media in the story idea so they cover it as news. Through these efforts, each constituent has the ability to recruit new members, attract media attention, establish the constituent as a credible dental resource in the community and help enhance the image of general dentistry. This award recognizes excellence in public information achievements that have increased awareness of dental health issues and raised visibility for general dentistry, the AGD and its members. Please note points earned for the Public Information award will be determined by the Public Relations Council.

CE Award of Excellence
The Continuing Education (CE) Award of Excellence recognizes exemplary continuing dental education programs throughout a state. It acknowledges constituents who have provided multiple CE opportunities throughout their state through direct training or through approved local program providers and have encouraged participation in the Fellowship and Mastership Awards programs. Please note points earned for this award will be determined by the Council on Dental Education.

Constituent of the Year
The Constituent of the Year (COY) Award recognizes constituents who display strengths in every area of constituent activity representing; governance and administration, CE, communication, membership, and public information. Constituents seeking to earn the COY should complete all necessary sections of the UAA to be eligible. Please note points earned for the Constituent of the Year award will be determined by the Regional Directors.

Canadian and Federal Services constituents applying for COY will be selected as follows;

• Sections B-E…75 % of score (18.75% weight from each section) / Section F… 25% of score

All other constituents applying for the COY will be selected using the following criteria;

• Sections A-E…75% of score (15% weight from each section) / Section F… 25% of score

Think your constituent has what it takes to win one of these awards? Click here to download the Universal Awards Application!