WDHA establishes an annual award of recognition of dental hygiene excellence to be known as the Martha Fales Award to recognize an outstanding dental hygienist for his or her contributions in furthering dental hygiene in Washington State. The WDHA Member Services Committee may select a recipient from qualified nominees and present this award and a commemorative plaque at the WDHA House of Delegates.
General Facts:
A candidate must be nominated by a colleague
To Qualify, The Nominee Must Have:
Minimum of 5 years professional membership in WDHA
Minimum of 10 years as a registered dental hygienist
Contributions in furthering dental hygiene in Washington State (i.e. - clinical, education, leadership, legislation, public health, research, etc.)
To Submit a Nomination:
Verification of length of WDHA membership
Verification of length of dental hygiene licensure
Curriculum vitae
Two letters of recommendation to support nomination from individuals having direct knowledge of nominee's accomplishments
Nominee must answer the following questions at length:
Describe and be specific about your accomplishments or projects in which you have been or are currently involved
Describe how these efforts have or will contribute to the advancement of the profession of dental hygiene in Washington State.
Please send letters of reccomendation, license verification, CV, etc. to info@wsdha.org