Alumni Awards
Alumnus/ae of the Year Award
Distinguished Alumnus/ae Award
Nomination Submission Guidelines
Alumnus/ae of the Year Award
The Alumnus/ae of the Year Award, established in 1998, is the highest honor bestowed upon alumni of the LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry (LSUSD). The hallmark of each recipient is a personal commitment to strengthen the mission of the School through selflessly giving time, talents, and resources.
Criteria
To be considered for the Alumnus of the Year Award, a nominee will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Nominee must hold an earned degree from LSUSD or its predecessor Loyola University.
- Nominee has demonstrated an interest in furthering the LSUSD mission through volunteerism and financial support.
- Nominee has exhibited integrity and is recognized by peers as an outstanding dental professional.
Previous Honorees
- 2025 - Toby J. Cheramie, DDS ‘93
- 2024 - David “Trey” Carlton, DDS ‘98
- 2022 - L. King Scott, DDS '78
- 2019 - Isaac A. House, DDS '84
- 2018 - Recognition of all alumni, in honor of LSUSD's 50th anniversary
- 2017 - Nelson Daly, DDS '93
- 2016 - Kristi M. Soileau, DDS '85, Perio '88
- 2015 - Robert E. Barsley, Jr., DDS '77, JD*
- 2014 - John M. Barksdale, Jr., DDS '75
- 2012 - Robert L. Skinner, DDS '86
- 2011 - Eric T. Geist, DDS '79, OMS '84
- 2010 - Sandra C. Andrieu, PhD, DH '74
- 2009 - Virginia Angelico-Tatum, DDS '79
- 2007 - Randolph D. Green, DDS '78
- 2006 - A. Fred McMullen III, DDS '87, Endo '89
- 2005 - Denis E. Simon III, DDS '76
- 2004 - Gerard R. Tully, Jr., DDS '75*
- 2003 - Gerard J. Chiche, DDS, Pros '79
- 2002 - Ronald A. Bell, DDS '73*
- 2001 - Michael T. Robichaux, DDS '72
- 2000 - Henry A. Gremillion, DDS '77*
- 1999 - Harry E. Goza, DDS '78
- 1998 - F. Ralph Dauterive, DDS, Loyola '53*
*Deceased
Distinguished Alumnus/ae Award
The Distinguished Alumnus/ae Award, established in 2014, recognizes an LSUSD graduate who has shown extraordinary lifetime professional achievements in the areas of dental education, dental research, or community service. This award honors those who have made significant contributions to strengthen the profession of dentistry nationally or internationally.
Criteria
To be considered for the Distinguished Alumnus Award, a nominee will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Nominee must hold an earned degree from LSUSD or its predecessor Loyola University.
- Nominee has exhibited integrity and a demonstrated commitment of service through research, education, or volunteer efforts.
- Nominee is active in professional organizations and has held leadership positions.
- Nominee is recognized by peers as an outstanding dental professional.
Previous Honorees
- 2025 – Henry A. Gremillion, DDS ‘77*
- 2024 - Kristi M. Soileau, DDS ’85, Perio ‘88
- 2022 - Frank Martello, DDS '79
- 2019 - Ronald B. Marks, DDS '70
- 2018 - Recognition of all alumni, in honor of LSUSD's 50th anniversary
- 2017 - Rear Admiral Richard C. Vinci, DC, USN, DDS '77
- 2016 - Robert L. Delarosa, DDS '81
- 2015 - John A. Hendry, DDS '77, Peds '79
- 2014 - Douglas D. Damm, DDS '77
*Deceased
Nomination Submission Guidelines
Nominations are required to be considered for an award.
Please email any additional documents, such as letters of support from others, CVs, or a brief biography, that will strengthen your nomination, to ds-alumni@lsuhsc.edu.
All nominations are confidential and will be forwarded to the LSUSD Alumni Association Board of Directors Nominations Committee for consideration.
LSUSD Alumni Board Nominations Committee
LSU Health New Orleans School of Dentistry
1100 Florida Avenue, Box 22
New Orleans, LA 70119