Humanitarian Award nominations sought

Do you know an ADA member dentist whose efforts have made a difference?

The ADA is now accepting nominations for the 2008 Humanitarian Award.

The award is given to a member dentist who has contributed to alleviate human suffering, demonstrated significant leadership, served as an inspiration and established a legacy that is of ongoing value and benefit to those in need both in the U.S. and abroad.

To nominate an ADA member, download the nomination packet at www.ada.org/ada/international/volunteer/humanitarian.asp or contact the ADA Center for International Development and Affairs toll free, Ext. 2726, or international@ada.org. Nomination materials must be postmarked on or before Oct. 15.

The 2008 recipient will be honored at the 2009 ADA annual session in Hawaii and receive a $1,500 monetary donation to the charity of his/her choice.

Dr. Thomas Underwood of Nashville, Tenn., will be honored at the 2008 annual session in San Antonio as the first recipient of this prestigious award.