Source: New Zealand Dental Association
The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) honoured some outstanding member dentists at its annual Awards evening held in Christchurch last night.
The sixth NZDA Annual Awards Dinner took place at Te Pae Convention Centre in Christchurch on Friday 23 August.
The black-tie event was emceed by former Three News anchor Mike McRoberts, where awards for four categories were presented, along with the induction of three new Honorary Members and one new Honorary Life Member for services to dentistry in New Zealand.
“The awards dinner is the focal point of our annual conference, and it’s a fabulous opportunity to celebrate these members for their exceptional contributions and service to our profession and to the wider community,” says NZDA President Dr Amanda Johnston.
2024 NZDA Award recipients:
NZDA Outstanding Colleague Award 2024
- Dr Andrew Marriot, Nelson Branch
NZDA Service Award 2024
- Dr Vivienne Levy, Canterbury Branch
NZDA Public Service Award 2024
- Dr David Wallbridge, Auckland Branch
- Dr James Goodrich, Waikato & Bay of Plenty Branch
NZDA Branch Initiative of the Year 2024
- Auckland Branch, Regional Community Mouthguard Initiative
NZDA Honours 2024 recipients
- Dr Scott Davis, NZDA Honorary Member
- Megan Crum, NZDA Honorary Member
- Philip Houghton-Brown, NZDA Honorary Member
- Dr Erin Collins, NZDA Honorary Life Member.
