Awards

Each year, the FDHA recognizes outstanding members for their service to their association.

Click here to view past FDHA award winners

2024 FDHA award winners

In 2020, FDHA launched a new online process to nominate deserving members for the FDHA Awards.

The Deadline for Award Nominations is June 30th

Extended to July 31st due to the pandemic

WHO CAN SUBMIT NOMINATIONS?

FDHA COMPONENTS CAN SUBMIT NOMINATIONS

Component Outstanding Member Award

Purpose: To recognize an individual from the Component for his/her commitment, dedication, and service to the local component.

Winner Submission Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3PHF7Q5https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VH2HXST

Swann D. Knowles Achievement Award

Purpose: To identify grassroots members who have contributed to the profession of dental hygiene through service and dedication to component and/or state activities in the previous year (2020-2021).

Criteria/Nomination Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/75BH7G6https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XYZFRXM

FDHA MEMBERS AND COMPONENTS CAN SUBMIT NOMINATIONS

Distinguished Service Award

Purpose: This award is presented to individuals who have contributed outstanding services in the field of dental hygiene in Florida.

Criteria/Nomination Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/75RJVFLhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LXW9BT7

Yvette Blum Mentor Award

Purpose: To recognize a dental hygienist for their outstanding devotion as a mentor to fellow dental hygienists during their career as a dental hygienist.

Criteria/Nomination Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3P8CKW5https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SS9CBFX

Presidential Oral Health Hero Award

Purpose: To recognize individuals, other than a dental hygienist, who has contributed towards advancing the mission and goal of FDHA by increasing the awareness of oral health in Florida and advocating the public’s access to quality oral health care.

Criteria/Nomination Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7Z55XV3https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SG5CJ2X

FLORIDA DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAMS CAN SUBMIT NOMINATIONS

Future Leader Award

Purpose: This award is designed to increase interest in membership. Nominations are accepted from student advisors, faculty, or program administrators of dental hygiene programs for a student member who will be graduating in 2024. The amount of the award is a one-year ADHA membership and will be presented at the Florida Dental Hygiene Symposium. It will be awarded to a deserving student member (graduate) who is interested in maintaining their involvement with ADHA and FDHA.

Criteria/Nomination Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7ZM7NDNhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LRQTQRZ

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ONLINE NOMINATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

JUNE 30TH