Pictured above: UKCD Alumni Association President, Dr. Cliff Lowdenback, with 2019 award recipient Dr. Charles J. Vittitow, Jr.
Distinguished Alumnus Award
Alumni and friends of the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry are invited to nominate alumni as candidates for consideration to receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Nominations are carefully considered by a special committee selected by the UK College of Dentistry Alumni Association. This award will not automatically be given every year.
2021 Nomination Information
Application Deadline: June 1, 2021
Please consider the following criteria when nominating someone. Candidates must:
- Have demonstrated a loyalty to the college;
- Have shown excellence in the profession of dentistry;
- Be recognized by peers for having reached and remained at the pinnacle of their field of dentistry; and
- Have shown evidence of merit of work in their field of dentistry and Community leadership.
To nominate a candidate, complete the application below. Nominators need not be alumni of the UK College of Dentistry. Incomplete nominations will not be considered.
The award will be presented at the Alumni Reception during the 2021 Fall Symposium and Alumni Weekend. Past Distinguished Alumnus Award Winners