For her contributions to the field of dentistry and for her stewardship of the profession.
Marcia Ann Boyd has helped to change the face of dentistry. A highly regarded teacher and academic administrator with the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of British Columbia, she has long been committed to improving standards of education and practice. As the first woman to hold several leadership roles within her profession, she strengthened the accreditation and certification processes for dentistry in Canada, and helped pave the way for women in the field.