Purpose

The Residency Program Director of the Year Award honors one AEGD or GPR program director who actively engages their residents with AGD and demonstrates outstanding leadership, mentorship and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Eligibility

The program director must be an AGD member.

Application

Constituent leaders, residents and faculty members may submit nominations for this award.

Applications are open now through April 17.

Submit a Nomination

Judging

The New Dentist, Resident and Student Committee/Membership Council will judge the entries.

Award

Winners will receive:

  • Symbol of recognition
  • Recogntion on the AGD webpage and at AGD2026
  • Up to $500 to be used on one of the following:
    • Registration and/or travel to the AGD2026
    • National portion of their membership dues
    • Membership programming for their residency program

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the membership team at 888.243.7392 or students@agd.org.