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16/3/2009

Call for Nominations

The New York State Dental Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2009 Foundations of Excellence Awards in the following four categories:

 

Research: In recognition for commitment to applying creative, science-based methods to foster greater understanding of and to improve overall oral health.
Past Winners: Dr. Regina Landesberg (2005); Dr. Alice Horowitz (2006); Daniel H. Fine, DMD (2008).

 

Academics: In recognition for having demonstrated creative and innovative use of science curricula to teach oral health.
Past Winners: Dr. Regina Landesberg (2005);  Michael Alfano, DDS (2006);  Allan Formicola, DDS (2008).

 

Community Service: In recognition for fostering improved oral health care for individuals, particularly underserved and at risk populations, through advocacy efforts that emphasize education and prevention and foster ongoing partnerships among a wide spectrum of stakeholders.
Past Winners: Assemblyman Adriano Espaillat (2005); Dr. Chad Gehani (2006); Burton L. Edelstein, DDS, MPH (2007); Donated Dental Services (2008).

 

Corporate Leadership Award: In recognition for exemplary leadership which demonstrates a deep commitment to innovative initiatives that not only empower employees and communities but advance strategic business interests.
Past Winners:  Michael Sudzina (2006),  Stanley M. Bergman (2007); Suzan F. Harrison (2008).

 

Nominations are due May 1, 2009 to: 

 

Laura Leon, lbleon@nysdental.org 
New York State Dental Foundation
20 Corporate Woods Boulevard
Albany, NY 12211

 

Awards will be presented at an awards luncheon scheduled to be held October 23, 2009 at the St. Regis Hotel in Manhattan.