ADAA 2026 Call for Student Achievement Award

Student Achievement Award Submission Information

Submit your nominations now for the 2026 Student Achievement Award.

Submission Deadline: April 12, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Central Daylight Time

The Student Achievement Award is presented to a student who has demonstrated leadership ability through some activity related to dentistry through participation in class activities, student organization(s), and local/state dental assisting organization, where available.

Qualifications:

Must be a student member of ADAA and enrolled in a dental assisting program.
Must be at least halfway through the educational program at the time of application.
Must participate in class activities, student organization(s), and local/state dental assisting organizations, where available.
Must have demonstrated leadership ability through some activity related to dentistry.
Must not have been a previous recipient of this award.

Documents Required:

ADAA Awards Committee will select an award recipient based on student essay and letters of recommendations. Spelling, grammar, and composition of essay will be taken into consideration.

Deadline: April 12, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Central Daylight Time

Nominations for awards submitted after this date or that do not adhere to submission requirements will not be considered.

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* 1. This submission is for the following award:

Student Achievement Award

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* 2. Please complete the Nominee information below. All fields are required.

First and Last Name

ADAA ID

Mailing Address

Mailing Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 3. Program Information. All fields are required.

Name Program

Program Mailing Address 1

Program Mailing Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Name of Faculty Submitting Application

Email Address of Faculty Submitting Application

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* 4. Program Information. All fields are required.

Precise Date of Beginning of Term

Anticipated Graduation Date

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* 5. Program Director Information. All fields are required.

Program Director Full Name

Email Address of Program Director

Anticipated Graduation Date of Student

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* 6. Upload Letter of Recommendation from Dental Assisting Faculty (Allowed file type: PDF)

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* 7. Upload Letter of Recommendation from Dental Professional (Allowed file type: PDF)

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* 8. Upload Essay (Allowed file type: PDF)

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* 9. I affirm and certify that all the information and answers to questions herein are complete, true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of any facts called for in the nomination application may render this nomination application void.

Yes, I affirm

ADAA 2026 Call for Student Achievement Award

Student Achievement Award Submission Information

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* 1. This submission is for the following award:

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* 2. Please complete the Nominee information below. All fields are required.

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* 3. Program Information. All fields are required.

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* 4. Program Information. All fields are required.

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* 5. Program Director Information. All fields are required.

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* 6. Upload Letter of Recommendation from Dental Assisting Faculty (Allowed file type: PDF)

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* 7. Upload Letter of Recommendation from Dental Professional (Allowed file type: PDF)

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* 8. Upload Essay (Allowed file type: PDF)

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* 10. Please add your name below and include date. (MM/DD/YYYY)