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Awards

Mentor of the Year Award
Sponsored by Virbac

2022

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Lisa Davis, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)

2021

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Katie Holthusen, CVT, VTS Dentistry

2019 – Janyce Cooper

2020 – Scott Steele​

Award criteria

In the form of a letter that should include the following:

  • Nominations from the mentees or other VTS-Dentistry’s in good standing

  • Explanation of why they feel their mentor or peer has been an exemplary mentor.

  • Mentorship hours meet or exceed the minimum hours required per mentee and mentor contract.

  • A Technician that has shown themselves to excel in the profession and as a leader. This can include participating in leadership, lecturing, lab training, in clinical training.

  • Must be an active member and mentor in good standing with the AVDT

  • A minimum of 3 years as a VTS-Dentistry with mentees.

 

We like to look back on all the past award winners as we think about who we will nominate this year.

Excellence in Dentistry Education Award
Sponsored by Tartar Shield
2022 

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2021

Sponsored by IM3

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Jeanne Perrone, CVT, (VTS) Dentistry

2018 – Benita Altier

2019 – Mary Berg

2020- Tammi Smith

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Award criteria

  • This award is open to VTS-Dentistry first, then secondly to other supporters of AVDT.

  • Potential candidates for this award can be nominated by persons within the field and self-nominations will be accepted.

  • Nominations must include at least two people connected to the nominee to serve as a reference if needed.

  • The nomination letter should include the following:

    • Longevity in the field

      • The nominee must have been in the profession for a minimum of 3 years teaching, promoting or sponsoring in some form.

  • Professional membership

    • AVDT, NAVTA, AVDS and local VMB or State Technician Association.

  • Mentorship hours

    • Through education and support such as conferences, other local training, etc.

    • Through education and support such as conferences, other local training, etc.

  • Volunteer time

    • The nominee that has gone above and beyond with contribution with involvement in the AVDT and the VDF should at least be > 10 hours.

  • Additional contributions to professional development and continuing education

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Leadership Award
Sponsored by Midmark

2022
Vanessa Huizar, LVT, VTS (Dentistry)
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2021
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Amy Edwards, RVT, (VTS) Dentistry
2019 - Candice Hoerner
2020 - Denise Rollins
 

Award criteria

In the form of a letter that should include the following:

○ Special achievements in the field of Veterinary Dentistry

○ A Technician that has shown themselves to excel in the profession and as a leader

○ Open to only VTS-Dentistry established members.

○ Must be an active member in good standing.

○ At least 2 years of active teaching, promoting, sponsoring in some form.

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