Award Nominations

Awards by the CSDA are a mechanism to reward and recognize significant achievement by members of the profession, collaborative groups and individuals who have worked to better the CSDA and the oral health of the citizens of Connecticut.

Below is the criteria for the various CSDA awards. Award submissions take place November through January.

Questions? Contact the CSDA Central Office at (860) 378-1800.

2021 Award Nominations are Closed!

Award Categories Are:

Fones Medal
The Fones Medal is presented annually to an individual in recognition of outstanding
contributions, achievement and dedication to the science and/or practice of dentistry
or it may be presented to an individual for outstanding achievement in the interest of
humanity.
Horace Hayden Award
The Horace Hayden Award is presented to an individual or organization in the field
of communication for contributions to the interest of dentistry and dental health.
Sal Squatrito Legislative Achievement Award
The Sal Squatrito Legislative Achievement Award is presented to an individual or
organization that has significantly impacted legislation in the best interests of the
public or CSDA.
CSDA Presidential Award
Presented to a CSDA member, or any dentist, group, or other contributor that has
enhanced the image and professionalism of dentistry. Nominations for the
Presidential Award will be at the discretion of the CSDA president.
Oral Health Champion Award
This award may be given to any outside organization that has shown or produced a
major initiative for improving the oral health of the citizens of Connecticut. This
award can be recommended by any member of the organization, the Executive
Director, or Board of Governors.
CSDA Distinguished Service Award
The CSDA Distinguished Service Award is presented to a Life member who has
shown exemplary service to the CSDA over his/ her dental career. Requirements are:
1. Life Membership
2. 25 years or more of membership in the tripartite system
3. Approval of the Board of Governors
Task Force/Special Projects
Task Force/Special Projects(s) will be presented to the CSDA member who has
shown exemplary service over the year on special ad hoc projects or Task Forces. The
award can be recommended by any member of the organization, the Executive
Director, or Board of Governors.
CSDA Staff Recognition Award
CSDA Staff Recognition Award will be presented to the CSDA staff member who
has shown exemplary service over the year. This award can be recommended by any
member of the organization or the Executive Director.
Etherington Award
The Etherington Award is an award presented by the Massachusetts Dental Society during the Yankee Dental Congress. The purpose of this award is “to recognize dentists of New England who have dedicated much of their professional lives to the high ideals and objectives of organized dentistry.”

The CSDA nominates a member for this award when a worthy candidate is identified.

Award Nominations

2021 Award Nominations are Closed!

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