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In recognition of our members’ achievements and involvement, PPA presents several prestigious awards to deserving members each year. The recipients are usually
selected in the Fall and the awards are presented during the PPA Annual Conference .
Nominations have closed for 2024 Note: A nominee must be a current member of PPA in good standing for a least one full year in order to be considered for any PPA award. For all awards except those noted with an *, nominees must be a licensed Pennsylvania pharmacist. Nominations are considered for one year only. Self-nominations are not permitted.
Nominators: please provide full details in your nomination as this information is what the committee utilizes to select winner.
PPA Award Categories:
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Description:
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Bowl of Hygeia Award sponsored by the American Pharmacists
Association (APhA) Foundation and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) with support from Boehringer-Ingelheim
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Granted to recognize and honor a Pennsylvania pharmacist who has demonstrated sustained commitment to community service, apart from his/her specific identification as a pharmacist, which reflects well on the profession of pharmacy.
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PPA Mortar and Pestle Award*
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This award is one of special recognition presented solely at the discretion of the PPA Board of Directors which recognizes service to the pharmacy profession and PPA.
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PPA Pharmacist of the Year Award
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Presented to a pharmacist who has demonstrated dedication to the profession of pharmacy, contributed time and effort to the various professional organizations, furthered the profession of pharmacy through community service
and embodied those qualities of attitude and leadership which exemplified the profession.
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Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Companies “Distinguished Young Pharmacist” Award
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Recognizes a new pharmacist for their dedication to and participation in PPA, commitment to the practice of pharmacy, and involvement in community activities.
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NASPA Excellence in Innovation Award sponsored by Upsher-Smith
Laboratories, Inc.
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Recognizes a pharmacist who is involved in an innovative pharmacy practice resulting in improved patient care.
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PPA Preceptor of the Year Award - |
Recognizes a preceptor who demonstrates outstanding interaction, knowledge sharing, and is generally an exceptional pharmacy role model for students.
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Cardinal Health Generation Rx Champions Award sponsored
by the Cardinal Health Foundation
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This award is no longer being presented. Please click on the link to see past award recipients.
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PPA Advocacy Champion of the Year
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Presented to the pharmacist who has contributed the most to pharmacy in Pennsylvania through his/her work in legislative activities and advocacy.
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PPA Affiliated County Members of the Year *
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Presented to an individual who has shown outstanding devotion and service to PPA, and his/her own county or local association, and for outstanding community service which has enhanced the image of the profession of pharmacy
within his/her community.
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J. Allen Duffield Pharmaceutical Industry Award*
| This award is no longer being presented. Please click on the link to see past award recipients.
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PPA Pharmacy Technician of the Year Award*
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Presented to an individual who has at least 2 years of experience working as a pharmacy technician in any pharmacy setting, who has demonstrated a professional attitude at their place of employment, and who has shown leadership
in the training of their technicians in their practice settings.
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Pauline Montgomery Leadership Award
sponsored by Value Drug Company
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Presented to a female independent owner, manager, or employee of an independent pharmacy who is part of Value Drug Company and who demonstrates leadership in all of the following areas: pharmacy, politics/advocacy, and community.
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PPA Legislator of the Year Award*
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Presented at the sole discretion of the PPA Board of Directors to an elected member of the Pennsylvania legislature who has demonstrated legislative leadership and support of the pharmacy profession.
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Ten Under Ten Awards
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Recognizes the top ten pharmacists practicing for less than ten years that demonstrate commitment to advancing the profession, involvement in PPA and other pharmacy associations, and/or service to their community. Individuals
must have graduated in 2013 and up to be considered for this award.
Awards were presented in 2024; next cycle is 2027.
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*these awards may also be presented to a non-pharmacist
Student Awards:
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Description:
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Outstanding Student of the Year
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Honor and recognize students who have been most active in pharmacy organizations during his/her academic years. (Note: Recipients are selected by their school's faculty or student awards committee.)
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Pharmacy School Awards:
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Description
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Membership and Involvement Award
Government Relations and Advocacy Award
Public Awareness and Communication Award
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Honor schools of pharmacy which display excellence and achievement in the areas of membership, government relations and public awareness. Interested schools must complete applications for consideration.
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