On September 18th 2016, at the NDA Gala Dinner held during the 9th World Symposium on Denturism in Washington, DC, USA, Mr. Michael Vout was inducted into the Brotherhood of Sterkenburgers.
The professionalism of Michael Vout is outstanding: serving this profession with dedication at all levels of Denturism: provincially, nationally and internationally.
Michael is always advocating for the growth of our profession in raising the bar to a higher level. Michael is always seeking to improve the standards. His leadership and enthusiasm is contagious to all of us! He has this capacity of listening and to respect character of integrity serving this profession at his best.
The dedication demonstrated over decades in Denturism is phenomenal. His participation to the International Federation of Denturists helped our organisation to attain higher standards. The advices he provided are a high sign of reflection and intellect.
Talking about heart and compassion, Michael has participated in many volunteer missions as a hearing aid specialist to the less fortunate communities. For example, he went to El Salvador, Jamaica, Panama, Kenya, Mexico, Turkey, Cairo and China.
Michael is a model for all of us.
Mr. Michael Vout deserves to be honoured and respected by all of us.