[International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research](https://www.iadr.org)

September 1, 2026 (nomination submission deadline)

No monetary award; recipients receive a certificate at the President’s Induction Ceremony.

Recognizes up to three IADR members annually for significant, sustained contributions advancing the Association’s mission.

--- ## Description The IADR Presidential Citation is an annual honor awarded by the International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research (IADR) to up to three members—including individual, corporate, and institutional section members—who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and service to the Association. The award recognizes significant contributions that further the mission of IADR, such as outstanding leadership, long-term support, or organizational assistance beyond standard volunteer roles. Recipients are selected by the IADR President and are formally recognized with a certificate at the IADR President’s Induction Ceremony during the IADR General Session. This is a recognition award and does not include a monetary prize. --- ## Due Dates - September 1, 2026: IADR President submits nomination(s) to the IADR Chief Executive Officer (nomination submission deadline) --- ## Funding Amount - This is not a monetary award. - Honorees receive a certificate presented at the IADR President’s Induction Ceremony. --- ## Eligibility - Must be an IADR member for at least 5 years at the time of nomination. - Individual nominees must have volunteered on an IADR Committee and/or served as an officer of an IADR Scientific Research Group or Network. - Corporate and Institutional Section members are also eligible. - Nominees must be nominated by the IADR President. ### Exclusion Criteria - Members or officers of the IADR Board of Directors are ineligible until five years after their last year of Board service. - IADR Global Headquarters staff are not eligible. - Past recipients of the IADR Presidential Citation are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Only the IADR President may submit nominations. - The nomination must include: - A letter of nomination (ideally one page, no longer than two pages) outlining the nominee’s qualifications. - A biosketch or CV (maximum five pages) that details years of IADR membership and relevant service. - Nominations are submitted to the IADR Chief Executive Officer by September 1 of the President’s term. - Finalized nominations are reviewed by the IADR Board at the December meeting for approval. - Recipients are recognized at the IADR President’s Induction Ceremony. --- ## Additional Information - The award is strictly honorary and intended to acknowledge long-term, impactful service to IADR. - Examples of qualifying contributions include leadership roles, sustained corporate support, significant organizational assistance, and exceptional representation of IADR. --- ## External Links - [IADR Presidential Citation Award Page](https://www.iadr.org/awards/iadr-presidential-citation) - [International Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research](https://www.iadr.org) - [IADR Contact Page](https://www.iadr.org/about/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-------------------------|----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|------------------| | Beatrice Nguyen | Assistant Manager, Awards, Fellowships, & Grants | [awards@iadr.org](mailto:awards@iadr.org) | +1.703.548.0066 | | IADR Member Services | General Inquiries | [memberservice@iadr.org](mailto:memberservice@iadr.org) | +1.703.548.0066 |

IADR Presidential Citation

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