The National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology annually recognizes an individual Certified Dental Technician (CDT) who has made contributions to his/her peers and the dental laboratory profession and has gone above and beyond the call of duty. For an individual to be eligible for nomination, they must be an active Certified Dental Technician (CDT).

Any individual is invited to nominate an active CDT they believe deserves to be recognized by their colleagues. Active CDTs may also nominate themselves, and multiple nominations can be made. If the person submitting a nomination chooses, they may submit a formal letter of recommendation to the Awards Committee on behalf of the person nominated.

Nominees will be notified and asked to complete the Nomination Supporting Information form and submit a brief biography and listing of their accomplishments for the Awards Committee to review. The CDT of the Year will be selected by the NBC Awards Committee and invited to the NADL Vision 21 meeting in Las Vegas, NV in January (registration will be complimentary), where they will be presented with their award.