The British Dental Association (BDA) has launched the Joy Harrild Award for Young Dentists, aiming to recognise and celebrate outstanding young dentists in the profession. The Award is open for nominations for BDA member dentists (up to ten years' post-qualification) who have made a significant contribution to the profession.

The Award is named in honour of Joy Harrild, an inspirational young dentist and BDA Young Dentist Committee member, whose life was tragically cut short by a car accident in 2016.

To be considered, nominees must meet at least two of the Award's criteria, including making a significant contribution to the profession, raising the profile of dentistry, demonstrating an outstanding commitment to training and professional development, or making a contribution to the BDA, or the wider society.

The Award winner will be invited to receive their Award at the BDA's Honours and Awards ceremony, which will take place during the British Dental Conference and Exhibition 2018 in Manchester. To nominate a young dentist that you think is going above and beyond visit www.bda.org/youngdentistaward.

The deadline for nominations is 5 pm on 17 May 2017.