NJDHA offers several awards for Outstanding Members. Is the person next to you an Outstanding Member of NJDHA? Take the time to review the qualifications below and nominate someone who deserves recognition. Leadership should be rewarded!

2009 Johnson & Johnson/ADHA Awards for Excellence in Dental Hygiene Program

Nomination are still being accepted for this prestigious award designed to honor up to seven dental hygienist who have demonstrated outstanding excellence in the profession of dental hygiene.  Nominations are being accepted in the ADHA central office no later than November 10, 2008, nomination forms are available on ADHA’s website at http://www.adha.org/downloads/2009_Jand_Johnson_Award_app.pdf

2009 ADHA/Procter & Gamble Dental Hygiene Educator of the Year Award

ADHA is seeking your input to assist in recognizing, honoring and rewarding a dental hygiene faculty member who contributes to and is dedicated to providing high quality education as the 2009 Dental Hygiene EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR.  November 14, 2008 deadline.  Further information on ADHA’s website at http://adha.org/news/10072008-educator_of_year.htm

Frances D. Fluhr Outstanding Service Award

The Outstanding Service Award was established in 1992 and renamed in honor of Frances D. Fluhr, RDH in 1993. It is in memory of her service to NJDHA for over 40 years. She contributed outstanding service on the Board of Trustees and in many officer positions.

The purpose of this award is to identify and recognize the dental hygienist that is a member of NJDHA and has made outstanding contributions through volunteerism to dental hygiene on a state level.

Here are the criteria for nomination:

• The nominee must be an active or life member of NJDHA for a minimum of five (5) years.
• The nominee must have served on the Board of Trustees for a minimum of two (2) years.
• The nominator must be a NJDHA member and submit a letter of recommendation for the nominee.
• The nominee must submit a curriculum vitae outlining NJDHA outstanding service experience.

Carol King Award for Advancing the Profession of Dental Hygiene

This award was established in 1986 in memory of Carol King, RDH. She was successful in breaking down barriers for Dental Hygienists who wish to practice as independent contractors in New Jersey.

The purpose of this award is to identify and recognize the dental hygienist that is a member of NJDHA and has advanced the Profession of Dental Hygiene.

Here are the criteria for nomination:

• The nominee must have been an active or life member of NJDHA for a minimum of five (5) years.
• The nominator must be a NJDHA member and submit a letter of recommendation for the nominee.
• The nominee must submit an essay that is no more than 750 words in length, typed and double-spaced. The essay must include contributions and achievements to advance the profession. The nominees should also express their value in the profession and how it has enhanced their lives.

Submissions do not require permission of the nominee. Please submit all nominations by August 1st:

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

NJDHA Westphal Scholarship

This scholarship is named in honor of Cheryl Westphal, RDH, MS, Past President of NJDHA and the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), and the first dental hygienist to serve on the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry.

The scholarship is presented at the NJDHA Garden State Conference to a third or fourth semester dental hygiene student, not including pre-requisite education. The scholarship has a minimum base contribution from NJDHA as well as contributions from individuals and NJDHA components.

Dental hygiene students interested in applying for the Westphal Scholarship must meet the following criteria:

• Verification of a minimum GPA of 3.2 for the first year dental hygiene curriculum. A copy of the grade report may be submitted.
• Completion of a “Letter of Recommendation” form by a faculty member or director who has worked directly with the student. The “Letter of Recommendation” should be submitted under separate cover.
• Submission of an original essay on the topic of “Promoting Our Profession”. This topic was Ms. Westphal’s theme during her year as ADHA President. The essay should be approximately 500 words in length, submitted on white bond paper, typed and double spaced. A separate cover sheet should be attached with the name of the student, dental hygiene program and the date. The essay will be evaluated on content, organization, development, grammar, and sentence structure.
• Any New Jersey resident dental hygiene student or a dental hygiene student attending any New Jersey dental hygiene program.

The “Letter of Recommendation”, essay and GPA verification should be submitted by May 31st to:

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