The William J. Gies Awards from the ADEAGies Foundation honor outstanding innovation, leadership, and achievement in advancing oral health education and dental research.
Funder: ADEAGies Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Nomination submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Recognition award; no monetary funding. One awardee per category (Vision and Leadership, Innovation, Achievement) annually.
Summary: Honors outstanding individuals, institutions, or partnerships advancing oral health education through vision, innovation, or achievement.
The William J. Gies Awards, presented annually by the ADEAGies Foundation, recognize exceptional individuals, institutions, and public/private partnerships whose innovative contributions are advancing oral health education. The awards highlight transformative achievements in three categories: Vision and Leadership, Innovation, and Achievement. Honorees are celebrated for their impact on the dental profession and their embodiment of the foundation’s mission to inspire excellence and progress in dental education.