AACDP Awards

Nominations due February 27, 2022

Myron Allukian Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Contributions in Community Dental Programs

The American Association for Community Dental Programs’ Lifetime Achievement Award for Outstanding Contributions in Community Dental Programs was first awarded to Myron Allukian Jr., D.D.S., M.P.H. To commemorate Dr. Allukian’s many outstanding contributions to oral health at the local, state, and national levels, this award has been named in his honor. It is presented to an individual who has shown outstanding lifetime achievement in community programs to improve oral health.

2021 Award Recipient
Dr. Caswell A. Evans Jr.,

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John P. Rossetti Community Oral Health Impact Award

The American Association for Community Dental Programs’ John P. Rossetti Community Oral Health Impact Award commemorates Dr. Rossetti’s significant impact on oral health at the local, state, and national levels. It is presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding service, commitment, and leadership to improve oral health, especially to the underserved.

2021 Award Recipient
R. Gary Rozier, DDS, MPH

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Community Hero Award

The American Association for Community Dental Programs' Community Hero Award recognizes outstanding efforts of an individual or a group for perseverance against great odds to improve the oral health of a community, a state, or the nation. This award is given at the discretion of the Awards Committee and might not be awarded each year.

2020 Award Recipient
Ellie Nadler, R.D.H., B.S., M.P.H.