Do you know a member dentist doing incredible charitable work in their community? Nominate them for WSDA Citizen of the Year!

The WSDA Citizen of the Year Award is given each year to recognize a member dentist who has given outstanding service to the community, domestic and/or foreign, through volunteer activities, public office, and/or extraordinary service in a role beyond what is expected. This award aspires to encourage others toward such activities and to reinforce values of service to the profession.

Selection Criteria

• The nominee must be a WSDA member
• The award will be based on civic activities, elective and volunteer, including, but not limited to:
  • Mentorship of youth, including the promotion of educational or vocational opportunities. 
  • Involvement in schools or educational settings in capacities where there isn't substantial salary remediation and/or where the energy or effort expended greatly exceeds role requirements. 
  • Non-salaried government positions or positions where there isn't substantial salary remediation and/or where the energy or effort expended greatly exceeds role requirements.  
  • Religious or civic sponsored community service.  
  • Service to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, service organizations, foundations, or other charitable organizations.
• When comparing applications of equivalent merit, priority will be placed on service within Washington State.
• Tripartite governance activities will not to be considered.

Nominations for the 2025 Citizen of the Year are now closed.

Award Presentation

The 2025 award winner will be featured in the WSDA News magazine and honored at the WSDA House of Delegates.

2024 WSDA Citizen of the Year:
Dr. Kalman "Kal" Klass