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SCDS SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

Each year our Society recognizes one member dentist for his or her outstanding volunteer activities and community service. Do you know an SCDS member dentist making a difference in our community and beyond? Nominations may be made anytime during the year

Our 2024 recipient is Dr. Dan Shaw. In the early 1990's Dr. Shaw, along with a group of determined members, created what is now the Snohomish County Dental Foundation with the goal of raising funds to support hygiene training.  As a board member for over twenty years, he was instrumental in awarding numerous grants to Snohomish organizations, and supporting our annual Toothapalooza event. Dan Shaw is a quiet leader who’s work for the community goes on without fanfare, but the impact is felt by many. As a dedicated member of the Snohomish County Dental Foundation Board of Directors for over 20 years, he sets the example for true volunteer leadership. 

Congratulations to all of the SCDS previous Special Recognition Award recipients.

Nominate an SCDS member dentist for this award by April 1st each year.

2024 - Dr. Dan Shaw

2023 - Drs. Sonu Lamba & Dr. Paul Kahlon

2019 - Dr. Michael Karr

2018 -- Dr. Gary Heyamoto

2017 — Dr. Nhi Pham
2016 — Dr. Loree Bolin
2015 — Dr. Olga Ortuzar
2014 — No Award Presented
2013 — Dr. Ross Haddow
2012 — Dr. T. Kevin Dang
2011 — Dr. Frederick “Ric” Prael
2010 — Dr. Casey Culberson
2009 — Dr. Joseph Albert
2008 — Dr. Patti Kashiwa
2007 — Dr. Shengyi Teng
2006 — Dr. Keith Leonard
2005 — Dr. Eric Bowles
2004 — Dr. James Plihal
2003 — Dr. Gordon Hungar
2002 — Dr. Michael Karr
2001 — Dr. Stephen Grindall
2000 — Dr. George Holdeman

ADA Humanitarian Award Recipient

Congratulations to Snohomish County Dental Society's member Dr. Loree Bolin for receiving the ADA's 2020 Humanitarian Award. Dr. Bolin, selected in 2016 for our Society's Special Recognition Award, and also WSDA's 2016 Citizen of the Year, was recently named as the ADA's 2020 Humanitarian Award recipient.

Established in 2008, the ADA Humanitarian Award annually honors an ADA member for creating a legacy of volunteer work and is one of the Association's highest honors. Criteria for the Humanitarian Award include significantly improving the quality of life and oral health of individuals both in the U.S. and abroad over a period of 10 years or more; demonstrating significant leadership; and serving as an inspiration to others both in the dental profession and the general population.

According to the ADA, "Dr. Bolin’s Health & Hope Foundation, founded in 2014 after her 25 years in private practice family dentistry in Lake Stevens, is impactful for being committed to breaking the cycle of poverty for women and children in underserved communities around the world, particularly in Tanzania, by providing health care, education and economic opportunity."

The award also includes a $10,000 donation to the dental project of Dr. Bolin's choice — the Health & Hope Foundation. Read more about Dr. Bolin and her charitable work on ADA.org. Read More