ACFD Distinguished Service Award
The ACFD Distinguished Service Award
was established in 2008 to recognize individuals or groups who,
have made significant contributions to dental education in Canada.
THE AWARD
This extraordinary
award is not presented annually, but on occasion when an individual
or group whose contributions toteaching, research or service within
dental education are of such significance and/or span a significant
part of a career that special recognition is warranted. The award
will consist of a permanent plaque listing recipients held at
the office of the ACFD as well as an individual plaque to be awarded
to each recipient.
NOMINATIONS
Anyone is eligible
to nominate an individual or group for an ACFD Distinguished Service
Award.
The Award will be announced
and a call for nominations will be made annually by the office
of the ACFD.
The nomination requires:
- Primary letter of nomination
- Two supporting letters of nomination
- Curriculum Vitae or similar detailed description of the contributions
of the individual or group
CRITERIA
No specific criteria
are defined. Deserving individuals or groups should be self-evident
based on the significance and/or duration of contributions made
to dental education. Such contributions may be at the local, regional,
national or international level.
SELECTION
The sitting ACFD Board
will adjudicate nominations.
ANNOUNCEMENT
The award will be made
by the president of the ACFD at an appropriate time and place
such as the ACFD Biennial Conference or similar conference or
meeting of national interest.
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