The ACP Awards of Distinction recognize and honor individuals in their achievement of outstanding and substantial contributions to the specialty or to the College. We encourage all members to nominate a colleague for their achievements.
The 2024 Call for Nominations is now open for members to nominate individuals for the following awards:
- Distinguished Service Award
- Dan Gordon Award (Lifetime Achievement)
- Dental Technician Leadership Award
- ACPEF Founders Society Award
- Private Practice Prosthodontist Award*
Please read the following Awards of Distinction document before sending in a letter of nomination.
*The Private Practice Prosthodontist Award is awarded regionally. Please see the specific requirements and nomination procedure here.
Please contact Ryan Tabisz to submit your nominations or if you have any questions.
Awards of Distinction
DISTINGUISHED Researcher AWARD
Recognizing outstanding contributions through original research, literature, teaching, or clinical applications
2023 Awardee: Dr. Konstantinos Chochlidakis
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Recognizing outstanding service to the College and the characteristics of a true humanitarian
2023 Awardee: Dr. Hiroshi Hirayama
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Recognizing exceptional skills as a dental educator
2023 Awardee: Dr. Avinash S. Bidra
JUNIOR EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Recognizing exceptional skills as a junior dental educator
2023 Awardee: Dr. Akanksha Srivastava
distinguished CLINICIAN AWARD
Recognizing outstanding contributions to clinical dentistry and sciences or health professions
2023 Awardee: Dr. William C. Martin
DENTAL TECHNICIAN LEADERSHIP AWARD
Recognizing outstanding service to prosthodontics and the dental laboratory profession
2023 Awardee: Richard M. Lopez
MAJOR GENERAL (RETIRED) BILL B. LEFLER FEDERAL SERVICES AWARD
Recognizing excellence in leadership, patient care, mentorship, and service
2023 Awardee: Dr. Paul A. Longo
ACPEF Founders Society award
Recognizing extraordinary and enduring commitment to the ACPEF
2023 Awardee: Dr. Frank J. Tuminelli
PRIVATE PRACTICE PROSTHODONTIST AWARDS
Recognizing extraordinary collegiality, outreach, and community service
2023 Awardees:
Region 2: Dr. Elaine Torres-Melendez
Region 4: Dr. Howard M. Steinberg
Region 5: Dr. James S. Emerson
Region 7: Dr. Brent P. Winnett
DAN GORDON AWARD
Recognizing lifetime achievement
2023 Awardee: Dr. Frank J. Tuminelli
PRESIDENT'S AWARD
Recognizing outstanding vision and leadership
2023 Awardee: Dr. Robert M. Taft