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 The Baylor College of Dentistry Alumni Association
recognized three alumni during the Homecoming Weekend Gala Jan.10 in Dallas. More than 300 BCD alumni and friends attended the event.
Dr. Chris Cartwright (BCD '78) of Grand Prairie, Texas, and Dr. David Hildebrand (BCD '69) of Dallas received the Distinguished Alumnus Award, which honors distinguished service to BCD, the Alumni
Association and/or the dental profession. It is the highest award presented by the association.
Dianna Prachyl (BCD'94, '00-DHyg) of Plano, Texas, received the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, which honors young alumni (less than 10 years post-graduation) who have exhibited outstanding contributions to
their profession, community and BCD. Presented for the first time this year, the award reflects the association's commitment to reach out and include young alumni in the organization's activities.
The Distinguished Alumni Award Committee included: Dr. Bill Brown (BCD '53) of Dallas; Dr. Bob Cederberg (BCD '79), associate professor of diagnostic sciences at BCD; Dr. James Cole
(BCD '75), BCD dean; Dr. O.E. Dickinson (BCD '54) of Dallas; Dr. Vernon Nesmith (BCD '78) of Wichita Falls, Texas; and committee chair Dr. Ron Trowbridge (BCD '73) of San Antonio.
The Outstanding Young Alumnus Award Committee included: Dr. Ernie Brooks (BCD '94, '96), director of student development at BCD; Cole; and committee chair Dr. Pam Moore (BCD '96) of Richardson, Texas.
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