VDA AWARDS

VDA Awards
Click below to learn about awards available from the Virginia Dental Association and how to nominate someone.  

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DENTAL TEAM MEMBER AWARD

Criteria:
The nominee must be a dental team member of a VDA member dentist.  This award may be presented to multiple recipients only when worthy candidates are recognized.  The nominee(s) should demonstrate that he/she holds the profession of dentistry in the highest regard, promotes the interest and betterment of the profession through the team concept of dentistry, and has five or more years of experience in the dental field.

How to nominate:
You can make a nomination using the link below at any time during the year.  Awards received prior to May 15 will be considered for presentation at the Virginia Dental Showcase each September.  

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NEW DENTIST AWARD

Criteria:
This award is presented yearly to a VDA member who has been in practice for ten years or less. This award is only presented when a worthy candidate is recognized. The nominee must have demonstrated leadership qualities through service to dentistry.

How to nominate: 
You can make a nomination using the link below at any time during the year. Awards received prior to May 15 will be considered for presentation at the Virginia Dental Showcase each September.  

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SPECIAL SERVICE AWARD

Criteria: This award is presented to a non-dentist who has demonstrated outstanding service, support, and dedication to the profession of dentistry. It is presented when a worthy candidate is recognized.

How to nominate: 
You can make a nomination using the link below at any time during the year. Awards received prior to May 15 will be considered for presentation at the Virginia Dental Showcase each September.  

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VDA FELLOW

VDA Fellows is a class of membership that is reserved as an honor for those who, by special devotion to the Virginia Dental Association and to the profession of dentistry, have given freely of their time and energies to the end that the welfare of all has been promoted.  

Criteria:

  • A Fellow nominee must be an active, life, or retired member of the Virginia Dental Association for at least five years.
  • Nominees shall have given freely of their time and energies to their local component society, as well as the Virginia Dental Association and the profession of dentistry.

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OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized but doesn't fit into any of the award categories we currently have? Well, we want to hear about those too. 

How to nominate: 
You can make a nomination using the link below at any time during the year.  Awards received prior to May 15 will be considered for presentation at the Virginia Dental Showcase each September.  

Make a Nomination Today!

The deadline for the current year's award cycle is May 15.