Awards Program
Applicant Eligibility:
• Current ADHA Student Member in their final year (Graduation must be before December 31, 2024) of their
accredited dental hygiene program. Click here to see if your program is accredited
• Student has demonstrated active involvement in their dental hygiene program (community service, mentoring, tutoring,
fundraising, etc.)
• Student has exhibited excellence in leadership throughout their schooling (student chapter officer, other student
organizations, working full or part-time, etc.)
• Employees of ADHA, Board of Director Members, family members of aforementioned, previous winners and employees of
award sponsor are not eligible to apply for this award.
Application Requirements:
• Nomination letter from a Faculty Member and/or Student Chapter Advisor, the letter is required to include the following:
- Describe why the nominee should receive this award.
- Highlights and/or examples of the nominee’s quality and style of learning.
- Relationship to the nominee (student chapter advisor, faculty member, etc.)
• Short Answer Application Questions (300 words or less):
1.) What gives you pride in being a part of the future of dental hygiene?
2.) What are your future goals of being a dental hygienist?
3.) What has inspired you to make a difference in patients’ lives?
Prize Package:
• Cash Prize
• Engraved Crystal Award
• Complimentary ADHA24 Full Conference Registration
• Complimentary Roundtrip Economy Airfare
• Complimentary Hotel Accommodations for two (2) nights
• Transportation Allowance
• Recognition during the Crest + Oral-B Morning Program
• (1) Complimentary ticket to the Awards & HOD Installation Reception
• Recognition on the ADHA24 website, ADHA social media and during the Awards & HOD Installation Reception
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