On 4 September 2012 Pam Swain celebrated 20 years with the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN) with a drinks reception at the Mayfair Exchange in London.

Former President Angie McBain MBE spoke on behalf of the Association's past presidents, emphasising not only Chief Executive Pam's dedication to the BADN and the changes she made to what was a small, niche association to bring it into the twenty-first century, but also the endless support Pam has provided to past presidents, the BADN Council and BADN members.

Pam was presented with a pearl necklace, a gift from BADN Council, at the drinks reception which was attended by many of the people Pam has worked with over the past two decades. Pam thanked everyone for attending and their kindness and reminisced about the concern had caused 20 years ago due to her business rather than dental background.

Earlier this year Pam received the Outstanding Achievement Award at the 2012 Dental Awards and she is also the 2012-2013 President of Soroptimist International Blackpool & District.