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The New York State Dental Foundation Give Kids a Smile Award
Since 2007, the New York State Dental Foundation has given $90,000 to community health centers or service
programs as part of its Give Kids a Smile Award program. The Foundation recognizes these programs’ ability to
build, expand or enhance education, access and/or capacity with respect to oral health care for children. The
NYSDF Give Kids a Smile Award was inspired in part by the American Dental Association’s efforts to help children
get the dental care that they so desperately need and to raise awareness that our children deserve a better health
care system that addresses their dental health needs.
The Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2011 GKAS Awards. Please note that we have changed the
process slightly so that winning applicants will be awarded an amount up to $5,000, as determined by the NYSDF
Board of Trustees. Whenever possible, members of the NYSDF Board will conduct site visits to nominated
programs. We will be accepting nominations until 12 January. Winners will be announced in the spring.
In nominating a community health center or service program, consider the following questions:
Nominators must complete the attached nomination form, which includes a written nomination statement and letters
of support from at least one other organization or individual.
Form will include name of nominated program, mailing address, phone and email, and a contact person. Also,
please include basic contact information of the nominator. It must also include a written nomination statement
detailing why the nominee should receive the award, no longer than 2 pages, and MUST explain HOW the nominee
meets the criteria to merit recognition.
If appropriate, a letter of support from a local dental organization/dental society should be included with the
application.
Since 2007, the New York State Dental Foundation has given $90,000 to community health centers or service
programs as part of its Give Kids a Smile Award program. The Foundation recognizes these programs’ ability to
build, expand or enhance education, access and/or capacity with respect to oral health care for children. The
NYSDF Give Kids a Smile Award was inspired in part by the American Dental Association’s efforts to help children
get the dental care that they so desperately need and to raise awareness that our children deserve a better health
care system that addresses their dental health needs.
The Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2011 GKAS Awards. Please note that we have changed the
process slightly so that winning applicants will be awarded an amount up to $5,000, as determined by the NYSDF
Board of Trustees. Whenever possible, members of the NYSDF Board will conduct site visits to nominated
programs. We will be accepting nominations until 12 January. Winners will be announced in the spring.
In nominating a community health center or service program, consider the following questions:
- Who is setting higher standards of oral health care and quality to better meet the challenges of the future?
- Who is driving innovation in oral health care delivery and improving oral health outcomes within our
communities? - Who is consistently demonstrating the type of leadership and advocacy that is moving New York State in new
directions to meet the oral health care needs of children? - Does the potential nominee target education, screening and prevention, and access objectives in its
parameters?
Nominators must complete the attached nomination form, which includes a written nomination statement and letters
of support from at least one other organization or individual.
Form will include name of nominated program, mailing address, phone and email, and a contact person. Also,
please include basic contact information of the nominator. It must also include a written nomination statement
detailing why the nominee should receive the award, no longer than 2 pages, and MUST explain HOW the nominee
meets the criteria to merit recognition.
If appropriate, a letter of support from a local dental organization/dental society should be included with the
application.
