The Fifth District Dental Society’s “Speed Dating for the Resident and New Dentist” received the prestigious New York State Dental Association’s (NYSDA) Hallmarks of Excellence Award for Excellence in Membership Enhancement and New Dentist Outreach. The Award recognizes outstanding local district programs in the areas of membership enhancement, education/information, community service, new dentist outreach, and legislative achievement. The award and the plaque were presented to the Executive Director, Ms. Amy Pozzi, at the NYSDA House of Delegates in June. This is the first award the Fifth District has received from NYSDA.