Mary Jane Kellogg Dutton Faculty Mentorship Award

This award was established in memory of Mary Jane Kellogg Dutton, RDH who was instrumental in the formation of NJDHA and who exhibited the roles of clinician, administrator/manager, mentor, and most importantly, educator. This award recognizes the outstanding and exceptional contributions of a faculty member from one of the New Jersey Dental Hygiene Programs - a faculty member who demonstrates an enthusiasm for the profession and serves as a role model and mentor for dental hygiene students, and who is nominated by SAHDA members.

Award Winner:
Kathy Costanzo, Middlex, 2007

Fran Fluhr Award

This award honors a member of NJDHA who has made outstanding contributions to NJDHA.

Award Winner:
Kathy Sinatra, Northern, 2007

C. King, RDH Award

This award was established in 1986 in memory of Carol King, RDH, who was successful in breaking down barriers for Dental Hygienists who wish to practice as independent contractors in New Jersey. The award recognizes a current member of NJDHA who has made outstanding contributions to the profession Dental Hygiene.

Award Winner:
Carolyn Breen, UMDNJ, 2007

To nominate someone for any of the above awards for 2008 contact:

Rebecca Welch Pugh, RDH
NJDHA Executive Director
856-236-6968 phone
856-985-0702 fax
executivedirector@njdha.org