Awards
In 2023, the ADSO established an annual awards program to highlight excellence, commitment, and service, both within the association and the DSO industry at large. The Annual ADSO Awards recognize innovation, service, growth, and outstanding leadership within the ADSO community.

Hall of Leaders
Inductees into the ADSO Hall of Leaders are individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service, made significant contributions, and shown long-standing commitment to the ADSO. Their efforts have led to profound advancements in the best interests of the DSO industry.
Congratulations to the Inductees:Dr. Sulman Ahmed, Patrick Bauer, Stanley M. Bergman, Michael Bileca, Steve Bilt, Doug Brown, Brian Colao, Bob Fontana, Dr. Edward Meckler, Don Moody, Dr. Jeffrey Moos, Dustin Netral, Mitch Olan, David G. Slezak, Stephen E. Thorne, IV, Dr. Rick Workman


ADSO Presidential Award
The Presidential Award recognizes extraordinary service by an ADSO member who has demonstrated active engagement in the association as a leader, officer, or committee member.
- 2024 Recipient
Dr. Arwinder Judge
- 2024 Recipient
Steve Thorne
- 2023 Recipient
Emmet Scott

ADSO Service Award
The ADSO Service Award honors ADSO members who have demonstrated excellence in meritorious service, corporate and social responsibility, and contributions to the greater community over the past year.
- 2024 Recipient
Westwind Integrated Health
- 2024 Recipients
DentalXChange
Smile Brands
- 2023 Recipients
Pacific Dental Services and Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry

ADSO Innovation Award
The ADSO Innovation Award recognizes an Industry Partner serving DSOs for their achievements in innovation. Honorees have contributed to the advancement of technologies and systems that elevate the quality of processes and products, enhance the dignity and status of the profession, or demonstrate a combination of these impactful efforts.
- 2025 Recipient
Sunbit and Planet DDS
- 2024 Recipient
Dr. Wardah Inam, Overjet
- 2023 Recipient
Dr. Jeremy Krell; and Dr. Wilhelm Piskorowski

ADSO Emerging Award
The ADSO Emerging Award recognizes a member DSO organization that has demonstrated significant innovation, growth, or emerged as a new leader in the DSO industry over the past year.
- 2024 Recipient
Dental 365
- 2024 Recipient
US Oral Surgery Management
- 2023 Recipient
Westwind Integrated Health