PCSO Rising Stars Award

Established in 2019, the PCSO Rising Stars Award is given to a PCSO member who has recently become more involved in leadership in the orthodontic profession. This award is given to an individual who has demonstrated strong and improving leadership qualities and generously given their time and ability to promote the association and the orthodontic profession. This award may be given annually and will highlight the individuals’ future leadership potential.

Criteria for the award are:

  • Effectiveness as a new leader;
  • Role model and mentor potential;
  • Volunteer positions held;
  • Willingness to serve;
  • Dedication to promoting the orthodontic profession

Recipients:

2023 – J DeMeo
2022 – Adam Welmerink
2021 – Dean Heinrichs
2020 – Michael Feinberg
2019 – Trista Felty