[American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research](https://www.aadocr.org)

March 2026 (Recognition at Annual Meeting)

No monetary award; recipient receives a recognition plaque.

Recognizes AADOCR members for exemplary public service in promoting oral health research through public affairs.

--- ## Description The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) established this award to honor members who have demonstrated outstanding service in public affairs, consistently advocating for oral health research to a broad audience. Recipients are selected by the AADOCR Government Affairs Committee and are recognized with a commemorative plaque during the AADOCR Annual Meeting and Exhibition. This is an honorary award with no associated monetary prize. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated recognition at the AADOCR Annual Meeting in March 2026. - Exact nomination deadlines are not specified but typically align with the annual meeting schedule. *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - There is no monetary component to this award. - Recipients receive a recognition plaque presented at the AADOCR Annual Meeting and Exhibition. --- ## Eligibility - Open to current AADOCR members. - Nominees must have provided exemplary service in public affairs, promoting the interests and activities of oral health research to a wide constituency. --- ## Application Process - Recipients are selected by the AADOCR Government Affairs Committee. - The nomination process and criteria may be detailed on the [award webpage](https://www.aadocr.org/awards/aadocr-jack-hein-public-service-award). - Typically, nominations are submitted by peers or colleagues within AADOCR. - For questions or to submit nominations, contact the awards office (see contact information below). --- ## Additional Information - This award is purely honorary and does not provide funding or research support. - Past recipients are listed on the award website, highlighting the prestige and history of the recognition. --- ## External Links - [AADOCR Jack Hein Public Service Award program page](https://www.aadocr.org/awards/aadocr-jack-hein-public-service-award) - [AADOCR main website](https://www.aadocr.org) - [AADOCR Privacy Policy](https://www.iadr.org/privacy-policy) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | Website | |-------------------|----------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|--------------|----------------------------------------------| | Beatrice Nguyen | Assistant Manager, Awards, Fellowships, & Grants | [awards@iadr.org](mailto:awards@iadr.org) | +1.703.548.0066 | [Contact AADOCR](https://www.aadocr.org/about/contact-us) |

AADOCR Jack Hein Public Service Award

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