Dr. Albert H. Ketcham, as one of the pioneers in orthodontics, helped blaze the trail into unexplored realms of its science. As a student and investigator, his wisdom and judgment brought benefits to humanity and general helpfulness to his fellow practitioners. Few have given more generously of time, effort, and ability for the advancement of orthodontics than did Dr. Ketcham.

To commemorate his achievements and to serve as an inspiration to the advancement of orthodontics, The American Board of Orthodontics created The Albert H. Ketcham Memorial Award in 1936. It is awarded annually to an individual who, in the judgment of the award committee, has made a notable contribution to the science and art of orthodontics.

How AAO Constituent Organizations may submit nominations

Ketcham Award Recipients

2011 - Vincent G. Kokich
2010 - James L. Vaden
2009 - Katherine W. Vig
2008 - James A. McNamara, Jr.
2007 - Bjorn U. Zachrisson
2006 - Herbert A. Klontz
2005 - William R. Proffit
2004 - Anthony A. Gianelly
2003 - Donald R. Joondeph
2002 - O.B. Vaughan
2002 - Robert J. Isaacson
2001 - Paul Louis Tessier
2001 - Lysle E. Johnston
2000 - Jack G. Dale
1999 - Charles J. Burstone
1999 - Dale B. Wade
1998 - Fujio Miura
1998 - Lennart A.T. Weislander
1997 - Lloyd E. Pearson
1996 - Samuel Pruzansky
1996 - J. Daniel Subtelny
1995 - Rolf Frankel
1994 - Arthur A. Dugoni
1994 - Harry L. Dougherty
1993 - Sten Linder-Aronson
1992 - Wilbur J. Prezzano
1991 - Robert E. Gaylord
1990 - Donald G. Woodside
1989 - L. Levern Merrifield
1988 - Robert E. Moyers
1987 - Brainerd F. Swain
1986 - James E. Brophy
1986 - Paul D. Lewis
1985 - John R. Thompson
1984 - Raymond C. Thurow
1983 - Richard A. Riedel
1983 - Joseph R. Jarabak
1982 - Frederick T. West
1982 - Fred F. Schudy
1981 - Reed A. Holdaway
1980 - Eugene E. West
1980 - Faustin N. Weber
1979 - Earl E. Shepard
1978 - Arthur B. Lewis
1977 - P. Raymond Begg
1977 - Conraad F. A. Moorrees
1976 - Kaare Reitan
1975 - T. M. Graber
1975 - Robert M. Ricketts
1974 - Herbert I. Margolis
1973 - Alton W. Moore
1973 - Arne Bjork
1972 - B. F. Dewel
1971 - Frank P. Bowyer
1970 - Herbert K. Cooper
1970 - Silas J. Kloehn
1969 - Wilton Marion Krogman
1969 - Lowrie J. Porter
1968 - George W. Hahn
1968 - Cecil C. Steiner
1967 - Harry Sicher
1966 - William R. Humphrey
1966 - Jacob A. Salzmann
1965 - Wendell L. Wylie
1965 - George M. Anderson
1964 - Philip E. Adams
1964 - Andrew F. Jackson
1963 - Hays N. Nance
1962 - C. Edward Martinek
1962 - Charles B. Bolton
1961 - William B. Downs
1960 - Charles H. Tweed
1960 - Sheldon Friel
1959 - Robert H. W. Strang
1959 - Allan G. Brodie
1958 - H. D. Pollock Sr.
1958 - Joseph D. Eby
1957 - Oren A. Oliver
1956 - Leuman M. Waugh
1955 - Joseph E. Johnson
1954 - Charles R. Baker
1953 - Spencer R. Atkinson
1952 - James D. McCoy
1951 - Benno E. Lischer
1949 - William King Gregory
1948 - Clinton C. Howard
1946 - Raymond C. Willett
1944 - B. Holly Broadbent
1942 - Harry E. Kelsey
1941 - Frederick By Noyes
1940 - George Wellington Grieve
1939 - Milo Hellman
1938 - Alfred Paul Rogers
1937 - John Valentine Mershon

How AAO Constituent Organizations May Submit Nominations

The American Board of Orthodontics invites AAO constituent organizations to submit nominations for The Albert H. Ketcham Memorial Award to the ABO office. The Directors of The American Board of Orthodontics may also nominate. Candidates are not required to be board certified, but must have qualifications as outlined in the award description.

A nomination should include the candidate's name and contact information. A current curriculum vitae for the candidate is also required. If possible, submit this electronically. Documents should reach the ABO office no later than January 15th of the year prior to the award year.

The Directors consider a new roster of nominees each year. If a constituent organization wishes to repeat a nomination made in a previous year, the individual's name must be resubmitted along with a current curriculum vitae.

The ABO Board of Directors will select and announce the Ketcham recipient(s) during the annual meeting of the American Association of Orthodontists. The award is presented at the AAO annual meeting in the year following its announcement.