ODA awards are given to individuals or groups who provide outstanding service to and contribute to the advancement of the dental profession in Ontario.
Component societies and specialty sections should nominate people whom they believe are deserving of recognition. The Honours and Awards Program is managed by the Membership Services and Programs Core Committee, but the final decision regarding the type of award to be granted, if any, rests with the Board of Directors.
A letter outlining the specific contributions of the nominee, recent curriculum vitae, and a properly completed Honours and Awards Nomination Form (signed by two ODA members) must be submitted to the Committee. All nominations should be researched as completely as possible and fully described to enable the committee to arrive at a suitable recommendation. Please note that it is important to submit all forms well before meetings of the Board of Directors so that the Committee has time to process the nomination. Nomination forms are included in this handbook, are distributed on a regular basis to component society and specialty section presidents, and additional forms are also available from ODA Headquarters.
Add your nominee to the AWARD for SERVICE to the PROFESSION of DENTISTRY in ONTARIO:
- Fill in and print the following form
- Attach curriculum vitae and a typed letter outlining the reasons you believe the nominee deserves the award
- Mail the form to our address
Should you have questions or require additional information or forms, please contact staff member Barb Morrow at Headquarters (1-800-387-1393, Ext. 3364).
The honours and awards available are outlined below.
Honorary Membership
Honorary Membership recognizes outstanding contributions to the art and science of dentistry on either a provincial or national level for a period of not less than thirty years. The award includes a personalized, framed parchment scroll, a lapel medal, and exemption from payment of ODA membership for life with the retainment of all rights and privileges of an Active Member.
Barnabus Day Distinguished Service Award
The Barnabus Day Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the dental profession. These contributions could be either sustained service to the profession for twenty years or more, or could be a single outstanding contribution. In special circumstances, this award may be given to an individual in the human sciences (not exclusive of other fields) for an outstanding contribution to dentistry. This award includes a personalized, framed parchment scroll and a lapel medal.
Service Award
The Service Award recognizes outstanding contributions to dentistry through activity or service at a component society, specialty section, and/or provincial level for a period of ten years or more or for a single outstanding contribution at this level. This award consists of a personalized, framed parchment scroll.
The Community Service Recognition Awards
The Community Service Recognition Awards recognize ODA members who, through exceptional efforts, have made outstanding contributions to the well-being of their communities. Community can be a neighborhood, charity, school or other group. Through their caring and personal sacrifice, they have reached out to make a difference in the lives of others. Two awards can be presented, recognizing outstanding service to the local community — non oral health related and outstanding professional service to their community — oral health related. This award consists of a personalized, framed parchment scroll.
Aileen Durham Award
The Aileen Durham Award recognizes outstanding contributions to dentistry for a period of ten years or more or for a single outstanding contribution by individuals who are not members of the profession. Individuals serving at the component society or provincial level are eligible. This award consists of a personalized, framed parchment scroll.
Award of Merit
The Award of Merit recognizes service to the profession for a period of four years or more at the component society, specialty section, or provincial level. This award consists of a personalized, framed parchment scroll.
Citation
Citations recognize contributions to dentistry or oral health at a local or provincial level, to members of the profession or to laypersons, for single acts of merit. This award consists of a personalized parchment scroll.
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