Inaugural Awards Honor Outstanding Contributors at the CU School of Dental Medicine
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine (CU SDM) introduced a set of 12 awards to recognize excellence among its faculty, staff, students, residents and alumni. During the ceremony, Dean Denise Kassebaum, DDS, MS, expressed her gratitude and pride: "It is our people who make this school what it is today. Your enthusiasm and dedication drive all of our achievements and make the SDM a special, thriving community."
The inaugural awards program shines a spotlight on those who have made an impact on the SDM's mission areas in education, research, patient care and community engagement.
The selection process for these 12 special awards involved nominations from every corner of the school, allowing colleagues to recognize deserving friends and colleagues who they work alongside every day. A selection committee comprised of representatives from the Faculty Senate, student government, human resources and administration thoughtfully considered all nominees.
Dean Kassebaum drew inspiration from the Colorado School of Public Health (CSPH), which hosts have a similar annual awards program. She expressed her excitement in establishing this new tradition: "This is just the beginning," she said. "We are proud to establish these annual awards, ensuring that we continue to recognize and celebrate excellence within our community year after year."
As the SDM embarks on its next 50 years, the legacy of excellence and dedication embodied by this recognition program will undoubtedly continue to inspire and shape the future of dental medicine.
Discover all the awards at: https://news.cuanschutz.edu/dental/inaugural-awards-honor-outstanding-contributors-at-the-university-of-colorado-school-of-dental-medicine
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