Member Center: Awards Nominations
NOMINATE THE EXCEPTIONAL!
If you know someone in your component district or in the state who has made
outstanding contributions in the following areas, please submit his/her name on
the form provided at the bottom, to the South Dakota Dental Association for the
award. The awards will be presented furing the Awards Lunch at Annual Session.
The SDDA Executive Committee will make the final determination.
The SDDA Humanitarian
The ultimate award granted for service to dentistry. This award is based on
service to the dental profession, community activities, humanitarian service,
educational, and academic achievements.
Distinguished Service
The award to recognize service above and beyond what is reasonably expected or
anticipated. This award is based on service specific to the South Dakota Dental
Association and organized dentistry, such as service on a committee or task
force, in an elected office or appointed position, on an issue or activity; may
be awarded to a singular action or group involvement.
Young Dentist of the Year
An award given in cooperation with the International College of Dentists chapter
in South Dakota, which provides financial support for the award, to recognize
young dentists in South Dakota. Each component district dental society may
select, but are not required to select, one outstanding young dentist each year
based on criteria established by the SDDA Board of Trustees that the dentist
should be:
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Under 40 years of age;
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Actively involved
professionally; district, state and nationally
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Actively involved in their
community
Honorary Membership
Honorary Membership is based on outstanding contributions to the advancement of
the art and science of dentistry or important service rendered to the profession
or to the SDDA. A member elected by the House of Delegates on the nomination of
the Board of Trustees according to the Bylaws.
AWARDS FORM
