{"id":1339,"date":"2025-06-25T11:24:18","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T16:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.radyfhs.umanitoba.ca\/dentistry\/?p=1339"},"modified":"2025-06-26T16:04:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T21:04:37","slug":"award-winners-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.radyfhs.umanitoba.ca\/dentistry\/award-winners-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Award winners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The following awards were presented at the Manitoba Dental Association Graduation Breakfast<\/a><\/strong> on May 16, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduand Awards – Dentistry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

University Gold Medal – Gurpreet Deol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dean\u2019s Honours – Quinn Boyko<\/strong>, Bryan Kwak<\/strong> and Joshua Levesque<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. John W. Clay Medal & Prize (Western Canada Dental Society) – Gurpreet Deol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alpha Omega Fraternity Award – Gurpreet Deol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. H.H. Saunderson Award – Madison Chambers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canadian Dental Association Student Leadership Award – Bryan Kwak<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Endowment Fund Award in Dentistry – Winnica Beltrano<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AGD Future Leader in General Dentistry Award – Brett Starosilec <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alpha Omega Fixed Partial Denture Prosthesis Award – Gurpreet Deol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maclachlan-Hart Gold Medal (Complete Denture Prosthesis) – Catherine He<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. F.W.L. Hamilton Scholarship – Quinn Boyko<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

American Academy of Operative Dentistry Award – Gurpreet Deol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

American Association of Endodontists Award – Nestor Baranjouk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Isadore Wolch Prize in Endodontics – Shivani Bharkhada<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Biruta Anna Osins Medal and Award in Endodontics – Lexis Johannson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sophie Kanee Memorial Prize in Dental Jurisprudence – Gurpreet Deol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. M.H. Garvin Prize in Periodontology – Bhuvan Aggarwal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

American Academy of Periodontology Award – Gurpreet Deol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canadian Academy of Periodontology Award of Excellence – Bryan Kwak<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mary Jane Ego Scholarship – Gurpreet Deol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

American Academy of Oral Medicine – Quinn Boyko<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Award – Nestor Baranjouk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Reda Elgazzar Oral Surgery Prize – Bryan Kwak<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. John Earl Abra Scholarship (Orthodontics) – Gurpreet Deol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cert. Of Merit AAPD Predoctoral Student Award – Nestor Baranjouk<\/strong>
(Formerly American Society of Dentistry for Children Award)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

American Association of Orthodontics Award – Winnica Beltrano<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

American Association of Public Health Dentistry Award – Amirali Paknahad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Award – Allyssa Kobelka<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Portnoy Award – Madison Chambers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Alvin Shinoff Award – Nestor Baranjouk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Golden Scaler Award – Amirali Paknahad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. W. Walker Shortill Practice Management Memorial Prize – Ramona Pelland<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Frances Matiowsky Memorial Award – Madison Chambers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Class of \u201999 Dr. Lawrence Stockton Memorial Prize – Rubab Kahlon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Daniel Tai Humanitarian Award in Dentistry (4th<\/sup> year class nomination) – Rebecca Thevenot<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mary Jane Ego Trophy (4th<\/sup> year class nomination) – Stephen Cheng<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-senate approved awards nominated by the departments:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Jeanne Craig Sinkford Student Leadership Award as nominated by D4 Course Coordinators: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Participation in leadership activities.<\/li>
  2. Demonstration of effective leadership.<\/li>
  3. Advocacy for diversity, equity and inclusion.<\/li>
  4. Champion for access to oral health care for underserved and disadvantaged populations.<\/li>
  5. Community service-oriented.<\/li>
  6. Proclivity to enter dental education or organized dentistry.<\/em>
    Winnica Beltrano <\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Western Society of Periodontology \u2013 Student Perio Award: To recognize one graduating student who has shown a special interest and proficiency in the field of periodontics during his\/her educational experience. Certificate and an invitation to attend a WSP program for membership rates.  Will also receive the Periodontal Abstracts Publication. Nomination: Allisa Morrice<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons  – Dental Student Award \u2013 for a student with high academic standing and outstanding performance in undergraduate student and clinical training in the area of oral and maxillofacial surgery and anesthesiology. Nomination: Bryan Kwak<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    American College of Prosthodontists \u2013 Predoctoral Achievement Award \u2013 for a graduating student who excelled in prosthodontics; with an interest in pursuing postgraduate prosthodontics. Nomination:  Bhuvan Aggarwal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    American Prosthodontic Society \u2013 APS Student of Merit Award \u2013 for a graduating student who has demonstrated the highest level of clinical proficiency and greatest interest in prosthodontic dentistry. Nomination: Joshua Levesque<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics – Dr. E. J. Rajczak Student Scholar Award for Restorative Excellence for 2024. This is awarded to the top graduating student with the highest standing in the disciplines of both Operative and Prosthodontics. Nomination: Bhuvan Aggarwal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry – Dr. Norman Levine Undergraduate Dental Student Award. Presented to the fourth-year student who demonstrates aptitude and passion for the field of pediatric dentistry. Nomination: Rebecca Thevenot<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    B.Sc. Dent \u2013 Pierre Fauchard Academy: For an outstanding and deserving individual who has exhibited leadership, and through his or her accomplishments has demonstrated dedication to the advancement of “Dental Literature”. The recipient should be from the current graduating class and who, in the judgment of your Awards Committee and yourself, has excelled in the academic and clinical aspects of your program. Nomination: Winnica Beltrano<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Graduand Awards – Dental Hygiene<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    School of Dental Hygiene Medal in Dental Hygiene – Kiara Stefansson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    M.D.H.A. Award – Kiara Stefansson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    MDA Prize – Kiara Stefansson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Dean\u2019s Honours – Rose Anne De Leon, Jessica Galang, Sofia Geronimo, Mark Guan, Kane Lontoc, Jenna Semenko<\/strong> and Kiara Stefansson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    MDA Gold Medal – Kiara Stefansson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Dental Faculty Women\u2019s Association Prize – Kiara Stefansson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Endowment Fund Award in Dental Hygiene – Sofia Geronimo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Maria Araceli Pacheco Memorial Award – Kiara Stefansson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award – Japreet Sidhu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba Leadership Prize – Eleni Athanasopoulous <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Teaching\/Support Staff Awards:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Dentistry – D4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The College of Dentistry is committed to excellence in teaching. The Dean’s Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching to 4th year Dental Students honors the faculty member who has made an outstanding contribution to teaching and student learning in the classroom OR, pre-clinical, and\/or clinical disciplines in the undergraduate dental program. Outstanding Teaching Award, D4:  Dr. G. Singula<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The College of Dentistry is committed to excellence in supporting student learning. The Dean’s Award for Support Staff Excellence for Dental Students honors the support staff member who has made an outstanding contribution to student learning in the pre-clinical, and\/or clinical disciplines in the undergraduate dentistry program. Outstanding Support Staff Award D4:\u00a0 Corrine Beyak<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Dental Hygiene – DH3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The School of Dental Hygiene is committed to excellence in teaching. The Dean’s Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching to 3rd year Dental Hygiene Students honors the faculty member who has made an outstanding contribution to teaching and student learning in the classroom OR, pre-clinical, and\/or clinical disciplines in the undergraduate dental program. Outstanding Teaching Award, DH3: Angela Rosales<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The School of Dental Hygiene is committed to excellence in supporting student learning. The Dean’s Award for Support Staff Excellence for Dental Students honors the support staff member who has made an outstanding contribution to student learning in the pre-clinical, and\/or clinical disciplines in the undergraduate dentistry program. Outstanding Support Staff Award DH3:  Sabrina Raposa<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The following awards were presented at the Manitoba Dental Association Graduation Breakfast on May 16, 2024. Graduand Awards – Dentistry University Gold Medal – Gurpreet Deol Dean\u2019s Honours – Quinn Boyko, Bryan Kwak and Joshua Levesque Dr. John W. Clay Medal & Prize (Western Canada Dental Society) – Gurpreet Deol Alpha Omega Fraternity Award – Gurpreet Deol…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.radyfhs.umanitoba.ca\/dentistry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1339"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.radyfhs.umanitoba.ca\/dentistry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.radyfhs.umanitoba.ca\/dentistry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.radyfhs.umanitoba.ca\/dentistry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.radyfhs.umanitoba.ca\/dentistry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1339"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/news.radyfhs.umanitoba.ca\/dentistry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1339\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1448,"href":"https:\/\/news.radyfhs.umanitoba.ca\/dentistry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1339\/revisions\/1448"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.radyfhs.umanitoba.ca\/dentistry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1339"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.radyfhs.umanitoba.ca\/dentistry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1339"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.radyfhs.umanitoba.ca\/dentistry\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1339"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}