Connecticut Oral Health Initiative's 2025 Annual Meeting and Celebration

Breaking Barriers to Better Oral Health for All
Connecticut Oral Health Initiative’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Celebration

Join us for an inspiring evening of connection, learning, and celebration at the Pond House Café in West Hartford as we kick off Connecticut's Health Equity Week. Together, we’ll honor our collective achievements and deepen the conversation on how we can improve equitable access to oral health care in Connecticut.

Date & Time: Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 5:30 – 8:00pm
Location: Pond House Café, 1555 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT

Enjoy a lively cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres and great conversation as we:

• Celebrate milestones in oral health advocacy
• Recognize outstanding contributions through our Oral Health Champion Awards
• Connect with professionals, researchers, educators, and advocates
• Learn about ongoing efforts to expand access to quality, affordable, and equitable oral health care
• Explore ways to contribute to the future of oral health services in Connecticut

Whether you're an oral health professional, student, policymaker, or simply passionate about improving community health, we welcome you to join us. Space is limited, so RSVP today to secure your spot.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Scholarship Levels:

Diamond Sponsor - $10,000
Recognition as a Diamond Sponsor includes:

• Inclusion in speaking program, press releases
• Swag giveaway with sponsor logo
• Full-page in event program; featured on event website, promotional emails, social media, and digital program at event
• Recognition in COHI’s Annual Report
• 12 Event Tickets

Platinum Sponsor - $5,000
Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor includes:

• Brief remarks in speaking program; inclusion in press releases
• Full-page in event program; featured on event website, promotional emails, social media, and digital program at event
• Recognition in COHI’s Annual Report
• 10 Event Tickets

Gold Sponsor - $2,500
Recognition as a Gold Sponsor includes:

• Half-page feature in event program; logo on event website, promotional emails, social media, and digital program at event
• Recognition in our annual report
• 8 Event Tickets

Silver Sponsor - $1,000
Recognition as a Silver Sponsor includes:

• Quarter-page feature in event program; logo on event website, promotional emails, social media, and digital program at event
• Recognition in our annual report
• 6 Event Tickets

Bronze Sponsor - $500
Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor includes:

• Logo placement on the event website, promotional emails, and social media & digital program at event
• 4 Event Tickets

Community Partner - $250
Recognition as a Community Partner at includes:

• Logo displayed in the digital event program and on event website
• 2 Event Tickets

Oral Health Champion Awards

COHI will be presenting several awards to celebrate those making impacts on helping achieve better health for all of Connecticut.

Nominations will be accepted until Friday, February 28.

The award categories are:

Howard I. Mark Award - The Howard I. Mark Award is presented annually to a leader in oral health access in Connecticut. Dr. Mark, our co-founder and retired oral surgeon, is passionate about access to quality oral health services. He believes everyone should have the opportunity to attain good oral health, no matter their income or wealth.

Oral Health Champion Award - The Oral Health Champion Award is presented annually to an organization or individual(s) who have advocated alongside COHI to support our mission to strengthen and safeguard access to quality, affordable oral health services for all Connecticut residents.

Legislative Champion Award - The Legislative Champion Award is presented annually to Connecticut Legislators who advocate for changes in policy and increased funding to provide better oral health for all Connecticut residents, especially those who are currently underserved and receiving inequitable care.

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