The William J. Gies Awards for Vision and Leadership, Innovation and Achievement
The Gies Awards honor individuals or organizations for transformative leadership, innovation, or achievement that significantly advances dental education and oral health.
Funder: ADEAGies Foundation
Due Dates: July 31, 2026
Funding Amounts: No direct monetary award; recognition through national honor and celebration at the annual Gies Awards event.
Summary: Honors individuals, institutions, and partners for transformative leadership, innovation, or achievement advancing oral health education.
Description
The William J. Gies Awards for Vision and Leadership, Innovation and Achievement, presented by the ADEAGies Foundation, recognize outstanding contributions that significantly advance oral health education. Each year, one awardee is selected in each of three categories—Vision and Leadership, Innovation, and Achievement. These national honors are designed to celebrate individuals, institutions, or public/private partners whose work exemplifies leadership, transformative innovation, or significant achievement in dental education and oral health.
