District Delegate and National Delegate of the Year
Mentorship during dental school is vital to the development of new leaders. ASDA recognizes significant accomplishments in mentorship by awarding one person from each district a Delegate of the Year Award. From the 11 award winners, the delegate who has demonstrated significant personal dedication to mentorship on behalf of ASDA receives the National Delegate of the Year Award.
Application Guidelines & Award Criteria
There is no application. District delegates are selected by their trustee, and the National Delegate of the Year is chosen by the Executive Committee. Only first and second delegates (president and vice president positions) are eligible for this award. Current and former national ASDA leaders are not eligible.
Congratulations to Kenny Tran, Midwestern-Arizona '24
for receiving ASDA's 2023 National Delegate of the Year Award.
Kenny was presented with his award at ASDA’s Annual Session in Seattle, WA in February 2023.
Congratulations to our 2023 District Delegates!
District 1: Samantha Rivera, Tufts '24
District 2: Adam Mucci, Columbia '24
District 3: Brandon Shim, Maryland '24
District 4: Joel Anil, East Carolina '23
District 5: Grace Ishak, Florida '24
District 6: Janith Jayatilake, Detroit Mercy '24
District 7: Brianna Gill, Louisville '24
District 8: Chandler Hill, Missouri-Kansas City '24
District 9: Loren Matrone, Texas-Houston '25
District 11: Marina Elkess, WesternU '24