The William J. Gies Awards for Vision and Leadership, Innovation and Achievement
The Gies Awards honor individuals or institutions for visionary, innovative, and outstanding contributions to advancing oral health education and dental research.
Funder: ADEAGies Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Nomination submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Honorary recognition; no direct monetary award.
Summary: Honors individuals, institutions, or partners whose innovative work significantly advances oral health education.
Key Information: Awards are highly prestigious and non-monetary; only one awardee per category annually.
Description
The William J. Gies Awards for Vision and Leadership, Innovation, and Achievement, presented by the ADEAGies Foundation, recognize outstanding individuals, institutions, or public/private partners making transformative contributions to oral health education. The awards celebrate excellence in three main categories—Vision and Leadership, Innovation, and Achievement—honoring those who exemplify the vision of Dr. William J. Gies through groundbreaking work that advances dental education. The awards are regarded as among the most prestigious honors in the field, with recipients recognized at a dedicated celebration during the ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition.
