Young Professional Service Award Nominations 2026

The Young Professional Service Award is given to a cleft lip and palate or craniofacial professional who has been in the profession for 10 years or less and demonstrates exceptional service to: I) cleft lip and palate/craniofacial team, 2) professional society in a manner of serving or promoting cleft lip and palate/craniofacial interests, 3) community in a manner of serving or promoting cleft lip and palate/ craniofacial interests or 4) cleft lip and palate/craniofacial profession.

After nomination by a member of the Association and review of his or her qualifications by the Awards and Scholarships Selection Panel, a candidate may be granted the Young Professional Service Award by a two-thirds majority approval of the Board of Directors.

The deadline to submit nominations is October 1, 2025. Please contact ebrenneman@acpacares.org for questions.

1. Enter your personal information.

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2. Please enter the name and contact information of the candidate being nominated.

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3. How many years has the candidate been working in the cleft/craniofacial profession? *This question is required.

4. Describe the candidate's service to at least one of the following:

cleft lip and palate/craniofacial team
professional society in a manner of serving or promoting cleft lip and palate/craniofacial interests
community in a manner of serving or promoting cleft lip and palate/ craniofacial interests
cleft lip and palate/craniofacial profession

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5. Describe the significance and impact of candidate’s activities in the cleft/craniofacial field: *This question is required.

6. List the candidate’s important personal traits such as integrity, creativity and professionalism:
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7. Upload a letter of support. This letter should provide details of the candidate’s accomplishments and contributions that are deemed worthy of the ACPA Young Professional Service Award as identified by the criteria listed on this nomination form.
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