ADEA Leadership Institute Alumni Association Award to Honor Jack Bresch
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For Students
- ADEA/Haleon Dental Hygiene Scholarship
- ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarships for Dental Hygiene Students Pursuing Academic Careers
- ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarships for Predoctoral Dental Students Pursuing Academic Careers
- ADEA Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford Student Leadership Award
- ADEA/Haleon Preventive Dentistry Scholarships
- ADEA/MouthWatch Patti DiGangi Scholarship for Dental Hygiene Innovation
- ADEA/MouthWatch Predoctoral Dental Student Scholarship for Innovation
- ADEA/Sigma Phi Alpha Linda DeVore Scholarship
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For Dental Educators
- ADEA/AAL Chairs and Academic Administrators Management Program Scholarship
- ADEA/AAL Institute for Teaching and Learning Scholarship
- ADEA/Bell Leadership Institute Achievers Program Scholarships
- ADEA Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford Faculty Leadership Award
- ADEA Council of Students, Residents and Fellows/Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Junior Faculty Award
- ADEA/Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Excellence in Teaching Award
- ADEA Enid A. Neidle Scholar-in-Residence Program
- ADEA/Gillette Hayden Memorial Foundation Tuition Scholarship for Early Career Professional Development
- ADEA Leadership Institute Alumni Association Award to Honor Jack Bresch
- ADEA Leadership Institute Phase V Leadership Development Tuition Scholarship
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For Leadership Institute Fellows
- ADEA/AADOCR/Colgate-Palmolive Co. Dr. Dominick P. DePaola Scholar in the ADEA Leadership Institute
- ADEA/ADEAGies Foundation Drs. Connie L. and Richard R. Drisko Scholar in the ADEA Leadership Institute
- ADEA/Foundation for Endodontics Scholar in the ADEA Leadership Institute
- ADEA/American College of Dentists Dr. Jerome Bright Miller Scholar in the ADEA Leadership Institute
- ADEA/Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc./National Dental Association Dr. Jeanne C. Sinkford Scholar in the ADEA Leadership Institute
- ADEA/ADEAGies Foundation Dr. Patricia L. Blanton Leadership Development Fund Scholar in the ADEA Leadership Institute
- ADEA/American College of Dentists Dr. Juliann Bluitt Foster Scholar in the ADEA Leadership Institute
Purpose
This American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Leadership Institute Alumni Association (LIAA) award honors the memory of John Edward “Jack” Bresch and his contributions to ADEA and its members through his impactful work in public policy, advocacy and mentorship.
Overview
The ADEA LIAA Award to Honor Jack Bresch will be presented to a current ADEA member who reflects the attitudes, values and behaviors in advocacy of oral health care and dental education as exemplified by Jack Bresch's lifelong commitment to advocating for health care reform on behalf of people in need.
Jack’s interpersonal skills were demonstrated so successfully on Capitol Hill, first in his role as a Staff Director in the U.S. House of Representatives and when he later served as our Association’s senior executive overseeing public policy and advocacy. Jack was a mentor to many and had a gift for communicating in a manner that fostered collaboration and understanding.
Application Information
Eligibility Requirements
A nominee must:
- Have served as a dental educator for five years or more,
- Have demonstrated advocacy for oral health care and dental education,
- Have made a significant contribution toward strengthening the dental community,
- Have demonstrated a commitment to public service through their work,
- Have fostered the next generation of leaders in dental education and
- Be an ADEA Individual Member.
Nomination Process Checklist
All nomination materials must be submitted by Sept. 10, 2026, using the ADEA online nomination process.
Nominations of other individuals are accepted (self-nominations are NOT accepted) and should include the following:
- An abbreviated curriculum vitae of the nominee, including educational background, academic appointments, honors and awards, a list of key publications, and a list of career highlights, including the nominee’s contributions to the dental community, oral health care and dental education and
- A nomination letter that details the nominee’s advocacy for oral health care, dental education and the values for which Jack Bresch stood: integrity, respect for others, compassion, professionalism and interpersonal cooperation, to name a few.
- A personal statement (no more than 500 words) describing the applicant’s advocacy for oral health care and dental education, contribution toward strengthening the dental community, a commitment to public service through their work, and encouragement of the next generation of leaders in dental education.
The selection committee, chaired by the ADEA LIAA Chair-elect, will review all nominations and then meet to select a winner.
Notification Date and Award Announcement
The winning nominee will be notified by December 2026.
Awards will be announced during the 2027 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition, March 13–16, 2027, in Chicago, IL.
Participation Standards
ADEA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic as prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.
All ADEA stakeholders (members, vendors, affiliate organizations or guests) who wish to participate in ADEA’s in-person or virtual events must affirm that they will abide by the ADEA Code of Conduct for Meetings, Conferences, Events, and Virtual Communities as a condition of participation.
2025
Prof. Kelsey Norton, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2024
Dr. Nigel Shaun Matthews, Indiana University School of Dentistry
2023
Dr. Pamela Linder, Indiana University School of Dentistry
2022
Dr. Keith Da Silva, University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry
2021
Dr. Homa Amini, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
2020
Dr. Nicholas DePinto, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
2016
Dr. Mary Truhlar, Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine
2015
Dr. Jeffery Stewart, Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry
2013
Dr. Janet Leigh, Louisiana State University Health New Orleans School of Dentistry
Questions
For any questions, please contact the ADEA Office of Learning at ProfessionalDevelopment@adea.org.