AAO Foundation Celebration Breakfast
Join us for a meaningful start to your Saturday at the AAO Foundation Celebration Breakfast on May 2 at 7:30 am in Orlando. This special gathering is an opportunity to connect with colleagues while honoring the individuals whose leadership and dedication continue to shape the future of orthodontics. We are especially proud to recognize Dr. Richard Williams as the recipient of the Eugene & Pauline Blair Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding contributions to advancing the mission and vision of the AAO Foundation. In addition, we will celebrate several AAO Board and Committee members whose terms are concluding, in appreciation of their commitment and service to the Foundation. Dr. Thomas Cangialosi will be acknowledged for receiving the Louise Ada Jarabak Award and Dr. MariaCostanza Meazzini as the Salzmann Lecturer. Don't miss this inspiring event that highlights the impact of giving back to our profession. Tickets are available for purchase with Annual Session registration.
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Jarabak Award
Annually, the AAOF BOD selects the recipient of the Jarabak Award from nominations received from AAO Constituent Societies. Nominations are requested no later than February 1 of the year preceding the year. Read the Jarabak Award Criteria. See the list of Jarabak Award Recipients. View the NOMINATION FORM for constituent Executive Directors.
Salzmann Lecture
Annually the AAOF Board determines the Salzmann Lecturer from the nomination(s) received by the individual who will serve as AAO Board of Trustees President for that year's AAO Annual Session. The AAO Foundation President introduces the Salzmann Lecturer during AAO Annual Session. Click Here for Salzmann Lecture Criteria. Click Here for a listing of those persons who have been selected as Salzmann Lecturers.
AAOF Blair Award
The Eugene and Pauline Blair, American Association of Orthodontists Foundation, Distinguished Service Award will be presented on a periodic, not necessarily annual basis, to a person, group of persons or an organization who, in the judgment of the members of the Board of Directors of the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation, has/have made exceptional contributions to the furtherance of the mission and goals of the Foundation. Nominations may be made by any current or former member of the Board of Directors of the Foundation. Click Here for the full criteria and a listing of the recipients.