2013 Award Categories

Civic Leader of the Year

Awarded to a pharmacist who donates time and other resources with the principal objective of improving the community in which he or she resides and/or the pharmacy operates, particularly when the vision is related to pharmacy care.

Entrepreneur of the Year

Awarded to a pharmacist who owns a pharmacy in whole or in part, and who demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit in his or her drive and ability to grow the business, or whose advocacy has helped create a better environment for future pharmacy growth.

Sponsored by Upsher Smith

Future Pharmacist of the Year

Awarded to a student pharmacist who demonstrates spirit and passion for the profession, primarily through academic achievement, in conjunction with one or more of the following criteria: industry advocacy, patient advocacy, technology innovation, civic leadership and/or environmental stewardship with regard to pharmacy.

Sponsored by BD Medical – Diabetes Care

Lifetime Achievement

Awarded to a licensed pharmacist who has been practicing in a pharmacy setting, or has served the industry in a professional capacity, leadership or advocacy role. The nominee should demonstrate that he or she has made significant contributions to the pharmacy industry overall that resulted in meaningful improvements in the quality of care and service delivered to patients.

Military Pharmacist of the Year

Awarded to an active duty or reserve military pharmacist who operates within a branch of the United States armed forces, and who demonstrates an innovative approach to patient care for those who serve our country.

Patient Care Provider of the Year

Awarded to a pharmacist whose focus on patient care and customer service, through a specific occasion, personal action or activity, has established himself or herself as an exemplary patient advocate.

Sponsored by Novo Nordisk

Rising Star of the Year

Awarded to a pharmacist who is defining upward, the future standard of pharmacy practice by his or her professional practice, and/or by advocacy in the pharmacy industry. To be eligible, a nominee must be practicing for fewer than five years. (Student pharmacists should be nominated for the Future Pharmacist category.)

Specialty Pharmacist of the Year

Awarded to a pharmacist who excels in providing specialty pharmacy services in a variety of settings, including health systems, community pharmacy, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, continuing care retirement centers, and long-term care organizations.

Sponsored by Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy

Technician of the Year

Awarded to a certified pharmacy technician who demonstrates the highest professional standards of patient care, and performs consistently and reliably as a valued member of the pharmacy team.

Technology Innovator of the Year

Awarded to a pharmacist who successfully leverages pharmacy technology tools to advance patient care standards, business profitability and/or employee productivity.

Next-Generation Pharmacist:

The program's top honor, "Next-Generation Pharmacist," will be selected from among the winners of pharmacist categories and awarded to the pharmacist who is defining the future of pharmacy by his or her uncompromising vision for a specific pharmacy or the industry overall.

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