2026 Lucy Hobbs Taylor Award Nomination Form

In 1859, Lucy Hobbs Taylor moved to Cincinnati, intent on attending medical school. After being refused admission based on her gender, Taylor studied privately under a professor who encouraged her to turn to dentistry. 

Following her studies in dentistry, Lucy started her own practice in Cincinnati. Finally, in 1865, she gained professional recognition when she was elected to membership in the Iowa State Dental Society and served as a delegate at the American Dental Association convention in Chicago, Illinois. That November, she was admitted to the Ohio College of Dental Surgery, where she became the first woman to earn a doctorate in dentistry. 

In her honor, each year AAWD presents the Lucy Hobbs Taylor Award to a woman dentist who: 

  • Demonstrates career excellence & professional achievement, leadership, mentorship & service, and impact on advancing women in dentistry
  • Has a record of at least 10 years of membership in AAWD to include current membership (as verified by AAWD). AAWD Board Members are not eligible for the LHT Award unless it has been two years since they served on the AAWD Board of Directors. 
  • Has had a career as a licensed dentist for at least 20 years, as stated on the resumé or CV, to include jurisdiction and the exact years being claimed. 

The Lucy Hobbs Taylor Award is the highest award given by our organization and honors a woman dentist who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, professional excellence, and a significant impact on advancing women in dentistry.

The selection process includes two rounds of review, beginning with an anonymous evaluation. To support a fair and unbiased review:

⚠️ Do not include the nominee’s name, employer, institution, or other identifying details within the narrative responses.

The award will be presented during the AAWD State of the Association virtual event in December and at the 2027 AAWD Conference.

Nomination Deadline: June 30, 2026.

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Nominator Information

Nominee Information

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Eligibility Confirmation

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Nomination Questions
Do not include identifying information (name, institution, location) within the responses below. These responses will be reviewed anonymously.

Describe the nominee’s career and key professional achievements. Include specific roles, accomplishments, and areas of impact within dentistry.

Describe the nominee’s leadership roles and contributions. Include examples of initiatives, programs, or organizations they have influenced.

Provide specific examples of how the nominee has contributed to advancing, supporting, or advocating for women in dentistry.

Describe the nominee’s involvement in mentoring women dentists and/or service to organizations that support the advancement of women in dentistry. Include examples and outcomes where possible.

What distinguishes this nominee as a recipient of the Lucy Hobbs Taylor Award? Summarize their overall impact and legacy in the profession.

Supporting Materials

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Certification

I certify that the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge and that the nominee meets the eligibility requirements for this award.