NDHA Annual Award Nominations 

  • Dental Hygienist of the Year Award

    This award recognizes a dental hygienist who has distinguished him/herself by outstanding leadership and commitment to his/her peers through the dedication of extraordinary time and professional skills to advance the practice and future of dental hygiene. The Dental Hygienist of the Year award is given to a person who has obtained the following achievements: Holds a current Nebraska dental hygiene license, has practiced dental hygiene for at least five (5) years, be a current member of NDHA for at least five (5) years, has maintained ADHA membership for a minimum of five (5) years, has served as an officer or committee chair at the local or state level for at least three (3) years, and exhibits evidence of leadership and advancement of the dental hygiene profession.

  • Advocate of the Year Award

    The Nebraska Dental Hygienists’ Association Advocate of the Year award is given to a person who has demonstrated ongoing support of the dental hygiene profession, as well as a concern for the commitment to the betterment of the community. The Advocate of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding and enthusiastic individual for their efforts in advocating for the profession of dental hygiene at the local, state, or national level. This individual shall display enthusiasm and passion in sharing the advancement of dental hygiene and has a history of volunteer efforts to advance and improve the dental hygiene profession.

  • Employer of the Year Award

    The NDHA Employer of the Year Award recognizes an individual who employs a dental hygienist and has created/maintained a supportive workplace for the dental hygienist. Recipients of the award should display respect and recognition of the dental hygiene profession and have served as a mentor, advocate, or educator to the dental hygienist.

  • Legislator of the year Award

    The NDHA Legislator of the Year Award honors a Nebraska Senator or a United States Senator or Representative who has assisted in the advancement of NDHA’s policy agenda and legislative priorities. The Legislator must show active support of legislation or amendments that advance our legislative goals.

  • Community Service Award

    The NDHA Community Service award recognizes a dental hygienist (NDHA member or non-member) for his/her professional contributions to the betterment of the community through volunteer activities. These outreach endeavors should be focused on improvements to others oral health and well-being, but considered contributions are entirely of a voluntary basis where the nominee did not receive compensation.

  • Future Leader Award

    The NDHA Future Leader Award recognizes an NDHA member who exhibits a strong commitment to the dental hygiene profession and has demonstrated leadership in the association within five years of graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.

Submit a Nomination!

Nominate a special individual that deserves to be recognized! Award winners will be contacted prior to the NDHA Annual Session and invited to be recognized at our awards luncheon.