Outstanding Student Chapter Awards
Sponsored by Heartland Dental
The ADHA Outstanding Student Chapter Awards recognize the hard work of our student chapters across the country in the areas of Membership, ADHA Involvement, Service to the College or University, Community Involvement, and Chapter Management.
Each winning chapter receives a cash award and a commemorative plaque.
The Outstanding Student Chapter Awards are for registered student chapters of ADHA only. Register your chapter annually August – October.
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Student Chapter Awards
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2024 Winners
1st Place
Virginia Commonwealth University
In an incredible repeat victory and for the third consecutive year in the winners’ circle, the ADHA Student Chapter at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, placed first in the 2024 ADHA Outstanding Student Chapter Awards! VCU’s engagement and leadership at the national, state and local levels was exceptional. Highlights from this chapter’s accomplishments include providing oral cancer screenings, oral health education and dental hygiene services to underserved populations; fundraising and networking with dental professionals to further the chapter’s reach at the local, state and national levels; and promoting dental hygiene as a career path for school age and undergraduate students. We applaud you, VCU dental hygiene students! Congratulations!
2nd Place
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Taking 2nd in the ADHA Outstanding Student Chapter Awards, the ADHA Student Chapter at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry excelled at service to the university and community and demonstrated a fantastic commitment to dental hygiene advocacy on the state and national levels. By lobbying state representatives and collaborating with the Minnesota Dental Hygienists’ Association to attend the annual Day at the Capitol and the Minnesota General Assembly meetings, these UMN hygiene students learned first hand how their voices impact the dental hygiene field and improve oral health for all. So proud of you, UMN chapter! Congratulations!
3rd Place
Community College of Baltimore County
With a remarkable 3rd place finish, the ADHA Student Chapter at the Community College of Baltimore County School of Health Professions immersed themselves in leadership development, community and college outreach events, and advocacy efforts at the state and national levels. From hosting a free Dental Hygiene Day for Baltimore County area children to providing preventive dental care to community members with hearing disabilities, CCBC students poured their hearts and time into giving back in so many meaningful ways that made a big impact all year long. Congratulations!
Past Award Recipients
2023
- 1st Place – Virginia Commonwealth University
- 2nd Place – Owen’s Community College
- 3rd Place – Old Dominion University