The Special Recognition Award was conceived in 1984 and given at the discretion of the Board. This award is given to individuals who have significantly contributed to orthodontic education and furthered the ideals of The American Board of Orthodontics. Nominations for this award are submitted by the ABO Directors.

Special Recognition Award Recipients

2007 - Steven P. McEvoy
2004 - Jack G. Dale
1997 - Richard M. Diemer
1996 - George D. Selfridge
1995 - Harold T. Perry Jr.
1990 - T. M. Graber
1987 - John F. Cleall
1987 - Edward A. Cheney
1986 - James L. Jensen
1986 - Elbert W. King
1986 - Charles H. Smith
1986 - B. F. Dewel
1986 - Egil P. Harvold
1986 - Benjamin C. Moffett
1985 - Margarite Karpowicz
1985 - Samuel Pruzansky
1985 - James E. Brophy
1984 - Conraad F. A. Moorrees
1984 - Hernando Castro
1984 - Donald H. Enlow
1984 - Kenneth C. Marshall
1984 - Peter G. Sotiropoulos
1984 - Keith Sakae Tanaka
1984 - Wilton Marion Krogman