One graduating senior is chosen by the faculty. The selection is based upon clinical skills as demonstrated when providing oral care to clients in the Dental Hygiene Clinic. One or two students from the dental hygiene graduating class are selected by the faculty. Recognition is based upon these students' efforts in preventive dentistry and outstanding community service. Three to four graduating dental hygiene seniors are selected by the faculty.
Recognition is based upon scholarship, leadership and professionalism in dental hygiene.
Student must be a permanent resident of southern Illinois. Selection is based on scholarship and leadership qualities.