The Excellence in Leadership Award recognizes a dental student who has made significant contributions in leadership to ASDA and organized dentistry. This award reflects ASDA’s vision of advancing the dental profession by developing exemplary leaders who demonstrate the core values of passion, community, engagement and integrity.

Nominations for 2025 will open in the fall.

Contact advocacydept@ASDAnet.org with any questions.

Congratulations to Jared Jacobson, Boston, ‘25
for receiving ASDA's 2024 Excellence in Leadership Award.

Jared was presented with his award at ASDA's National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Chicago in November 2024.