Alumni Awards
The Alumni Association is proud to honor the exceptional achievements and contributions of our alumni community.
Distinguished Alumni Award: School of Dental Medicine
From left: Dr. Patrick Anders, associate dean for advanced education, Dr. Joseph DeLuca, clinical associate professor, Jordan Chatelle, Class of 2026, winner of the Senior Alumni Award, and Dean Marcelo Araujo at the Distinguished Alumni Awards celebration in September.
The Distinguished Alumni Award is given in recognition of exceptional career accomplishments, community or university service, and research and scholarly activity.
2026 Winner: Marshall Fagin, DDS '70
Senior Alumni Award Winner: Jordan Chatelle, Class of 2026
Junior Alumni Award Winner: John Bialkowski, Class of 2027
2026 University at Buffalo Dental Alumni Association Awards
Coming soon!
UBDAA Honor Award
The Honor Award is given to an individual whose enthusiastic and untiring endeavors have helped to promote the continued growth, development and success of the UB School of Dental Medicine.
Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award is given in recognition of outstanding leadership, advocacy and support to the dental profession, the UB School of Dental Medicine and the Alumni Association.
Nominations
The Alumni Association is currently accepting nominations for the Honor Award and the Distinguished Service Award. If you know of an alum who is deserving of either honor, please contact us:
Sherry Szarowski
Senior Director of Alumni Relations and Professional Engagement
Office of Alumni Relations and Professional Engagement
337 Squire Hall, Buffalo, NY 14214-8006
Phone: 716-829-6419; Fax: 716-829-3609
Email: ss287@buffalo.edu
Mariah Troidl
Alumni Relations and Professional Engagement Coordinator
Office of Alumni Relations and Professional Engagement