The 2026 Women in DSO Leadership Awards

Women in DSO® in partnership with Overjet, is proud to present the 2026 Leadership Awards. These Awards recognize two individuals who demonstrate excellence in clinical or business operations and DSO leadership, and are awarded at the Women in DSO® conference in Las Vegas.

The winners of the 2026 Women in DSO Leadership Award will be announced and celebrated at the 2026 Women in DSO® event to be held in March 7, 2026 at Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas.

The Women in DSO Leadership Awards recognize professional women in DSO who have emerged as leaders in their field. As leaders, these powerful women have made a marked difference for women across our industry, in their companies, and in their communities by creating new pathways for others to follow.

Considerations for choosing finalists will include:

• She has made a marked difference across our industry, creating new pathways for others to follow
• Her mission/influence will grow and more women will benefit as a result of her being a finalist
• She has specifically helped women advance in their companies, in their communities, or in our industry
• Her selection as a finalist will highlight and raise the profile of diversity in the DSO world
• She has been a leader and influencer both inside and outside her job responsibilities
• Specific examples and accomplishments will be encouraged in the information form/application completed by each nominee.

Who should you nominate?

Outstanding women leaders who work in group practices, at a DSO or an affiliated DSO clinic, or who support DSOs as a clinician, consultants, business partners, etc. Both business and clinical leaders are encouraged and self-nominations are accepted. (The clinical category includes but is not limited to DDS/DMD/RDH/ EFDA/EDDA, DA, as well as women leaders who work for a DSO or a business that supports DSOs, in clinical-related work, but not necessarily chairside.)