The ACP Awards of Distinction recognize and honor individuals in their achievement of outstanding and substantial contributions to the specialty or to the College.
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Awards of Distinction
DISTINGUISHED Researcher AWARD
Recognizing outstanding contributions through original research, literature, teaching, or clinical applications
2024 Awardee: Dr. Wei-Shao Lin
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Recognizing outstanding service to the College and the characteristics of a true humanitarian
2024 Awardee: Dr. Kenneth Malament
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Recognizing exceptional skills as a dental educator
2023 Awardee: Dr. David Donatelli
JUNIOR EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Recognizing exceptional skills as a junior dental educator
2023 Awardee: Dr. Shivani Suvarna
distinguished CLINICIAN AWARD
Recognizing outstanding contributions to clinical dentistry and sciences or health professions
2024 Awardee: Dr. Ruth Aponte-Wesson
DENTAL TECHNICIAN LEADERSHIP AWARD
Recognizing outstanding service to prosthodontics and the dental laboratory profession
2024 Awardee: Roberto Rossi, MDT, CDT
MAJOR GENERAL (RETIRED) BILL B. LEFLER FEDERAL SERVICES AWARD
Recognizing excellence in leadership, patient care, mentorship, and service
2024 Awardee: Dr. Peter Barndt
ACPEF Founders Society award
Recognizing extraordinary and enduring commitment to the ACPEF
2024 Awardee: TBA
PRIVATE PRACTICE PROSTHODONTIST AWARDS
Recognizing extraordinary collegiality, outreach, and community service
2024 Awardees:
Region 1: Dr. Marie Falcone
Region 2: Dr. Sarit Kaplan
Region 3: Dr. Kellie Schaub
Region 4: Dr. Sergio Ortegon
Region 5: Dr. Larry Over
Region 7: Dr. Izchak Barzilay
DAN GORDON AWARD
Recognizing lifetime achievement
2024 Awardee: Dr. Carl Driscoll
PRESIDENT'S AWARD
Recognizing outstanding vision and leadership
2024 Awardee: Dr. Lars Bouma