Virginia Dental Journal - Excellence Awards

Journal Awards

PURPOSE

To recognize outstanding contributions to the Virginia Dental Journal that exemplify excellence in writing, clinical relevance, and advancement of the dental profession in Virginia.

AWARD CATEGORIES

Note: Award categories are used when a worthy submission is identified, and at the Journal’s discretion.

  • Horizon Award – Given to research articles that advance new or innovative scientific topics in dentistry. Challenges norms or improves understanding.
  • Image Award – Celebrating the humans in dentistry; everything that makes them unique, and the effects they leave on humanity and dentistry.
  • The Source Award – Awarded to outstanding resources for the dental profession.
  • Editor’s Choice – Awarded at the discretion of the Virginia Dental Journal’s editor for overall excellence in writing, clarity, and impact on readers. 

ELIGIBILITY

  • All articles published in the Virginia Dental Journal within a volume will be considered.
  • All dentist authors must be members of the Virginia Dental Association (if applicable).
  • Editorial staff are not eligible.

RECOGNITION

  • Awards will be presented in January at the Virginia Dental Association’s Annual Business Meeting/House of Delegates.
  • Winners will be recognized in the Virginia Dental Journal and on the VDA website.
  • Winners will also receive a digital badge for use on practice websites, social media, and/or CVs.

SUBMISSIONS

Submissions are accepted through September 1 for the current year's cycle.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CONTRIBUTING TO THE JOURNAL: https://www.vadental.org/virginia-dental-journal/CONTRIBUTE

QUESTIONS: Contact Shannon Jacobs, Managing Editor