Call for CPhA Awards Nominations
SUBMISSIONS FOR 2024 AWARDS IS NOW OPEN!
The California Pharmacists Association’s Awards Ceremony is presented each year at the Western Pharmacy Exchange and is dedicated to honoring individual pharmacists who have dedicated their lives to the profession of pharmacy in the State of California. Pharmacists, technicians, students of pharmacy and CPhA Local Association Chapters are recognized for their support, innovative contributions, leadership, and mentorship to the profession and the community.
Please note that the following people are ineligible from being considered for awards:
- Sitting CPhA Officers and Board of Trustees (except the sitting Student Trustee, who is eligible for consideration for Student of the Year).
If a current committee member is nominated for an award, they must recuse themselves from reviewing the award nominations in the category they are nominated for.
2023-24 Awards Committee members:
Elizabeth Park (Chair), Anina Nazari, Bin Deng, Clifford Young, Crystal Zhou, Daniel Robinson, Debby Johnson, Edith Mirzaian, Marina Dykhne, Patrick Tabon, & Ralph Saroyan
Submission Deadline: December 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM PST.
| Nominate an Individual | Nominate a Chapter | Nominate a Fellow |
Previous Award Winners
Learn about the 2023 award winners here.
Learn about the 2022 award winners here.
Award Categories & Criteria
- CPhA Pharmacist of the Year
Criteria
This award recognizes a CPhA member pharmacist for outstanding activities in the profession of pharmacy. The recipient must be an individual who has demonstrated leadership at multiple levels of pharmacy. He/she should be an energetic leader who has stimulated others to actively participate in the profession, advocacy, and community affairs related to the practice of pharmacy. The person should be well recognized by his colleagues for his/her professional advancements.
It would be desirable if the activities or qualifications of the recipient were to result in an especially successful initiative or long-term effort on behalf of the profession. It should be noted that this highest award of the Association is not for a “one-time flash” or to be used as a retirement recognition. The person’s continued activities and efforts are essential.
Required
- A letter from the nominator to address the criteria and provide specific examples of how the candidate has made significant, influential and sustained contributions to the pharmacy practice in California.
- Current full curriculum vitae or detailed resume of the nominee.
- Four letters of recommendation
- All letters of support must be signed by the author. Letters may contain an electronic signature.
Award Submission
Selection Process
The CPhA Awards Committee is responsible for selecting all qualified award winners, which is based upon careful review of all qualified applicants. Upon receipt of a nomination package, CPhA staff reviews the package for completeness and then forwards on to the CPhA Awards Committee. If the nomination package is incomplete, a CPhA staff member will follow up with the nominator to obtain the missing information.
Past Recipients
2023 Clint Hopkins 2009 George Yasutake 1995 Jerome Feitelberg 1981 Charles Green 2022 Ruth Arnold Smarinksy 2008 Melvin Baron 1994 Donald Floriddia 1980 Todd Tomihiro 2021 Michael Pavlovich 2007 Paul Lofholm 1993 Jody Stewart 1979 Royce Friesen 2020 Michael Negrete 2006 David Breslow 1992 Michael Pastrick 1978 Mary Munson Runge 2019 Sarah McBane 2005 Christopher Woo 1991 Neil Maxwell 1977 Max Stollman 2018 John Sykora 2004 Phillip Oppenheimer 1990 John Berger 1976 Connie Abler 2017 Victor Law 2003 John Hambright 1989 Stephen Dibble 1975 Paul Schellenberger 2016 I.R. Patel 2002 John Tilley 1988 Gracia Bello 1974 Eugene Elkin 2015 Ryan Gates 2001 Clark Gustafson 1987 Glenn Yokoyama 1973 James Wagner 2014 Douglas Hillblom 2000 Robert Nickell 1986 Earl Giacolini 1972 Vic Boisseree 2013 Brian Komoto 1999 Charles Brown 1985 William Wickwire 1971 Bill Bacon 2012 Ira Freeman 1998 Leo McStroul 1984 Bill Altmiller 1970 Charles Jewell 2011 John Cronin 1997 David Fong 1983 Robert Hiatt 2010 Ralph Saroyan 1996 Wilma Wong 1982 Chester Yee - CPhA Excellence in Innovation
The Excellence in Innovation Award is sponsored by Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC, and administered by the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations.
Criteria
This award recognizes a CPhA member pharmacist that is directly involved in a project or practice of pharmacy that has significantly improved patient care, had a significant impact on the profession of pharmacy, added to the scope of pharmacy practice, created a new type of pharmacy specialty, introduced a concept that has altered the view of the pharmacist, or invented a new chemical composition, method of delivery, raw material or machinery related to the field of Pharmacy.
Required
- A letter from the nominator to address the criteria and provide specific examples of how the candidate has made significant, influential and sustained contributions to the pharmacy practice in California.
- Current full curriculum vitae or detailed resume of the nominee.
- Up to 4 letters of recommendation
- All letters of support must be signed by the author. Letters may contain an electronic signature.
Award Submission
Selection Process
The CPhA Awards Committee is responsible for selecting all qualified award winners, which is based upon careful review of all qualified applicants. Upon receipt of a nomination package, CPhA staff reviews the package for completeness and then forwards on to the CPhA Awards Committee. If the nomination package is incomplete, a CPhA staff member will follow up with the nominator to obtain the missing information.
Past Recipients
2023 Shawn Smith 2015 Marcus Ferrone 2007 Robert Graul 2022 Crystal Zhou 2014 Charles Leiter 2005 Robert Nickell 2021 Danielle Colayco 2012 Kenneth Scott Guess 2004 Don Cottman 2020 Nathan Painter 2011 Karl Hess 2003 James Gates 2019 David Mitchell 2010 Marilyn Stebbins 2001 Roger Klotz 2018 Tony Park 2009 Dana Nelson 1997 Charles Bonner 2017 Chris Givant 2008 William Wills 1996 John Hambright 2016 John Sykora 2007 John Cronin 1994 Jim Avedikian - Bowl of Hygeia
The Bowl of Hygeia Award is sponsored by the American Pharmacists Association Foundation and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) and administered by NASPA.
Criteria
This award recognizes a pharmacist for outstanding and continuing activity in the community outside of the profession. The recipient should be a person who has demonstrated how pharmacists can elevate themselves and their profession in the eyes of the public through participation in community civic programs or participation in government activities at the local or state level. The person must be a CPhA member pharmacist and have contributed to the advancement of the profession through his/her activities.
Required
- A letter from the nominator to address the criteria and provide specific examples of how the candidate has made significant, influential and sustained contributions to the pharmacy practice in California.
- Current full curriculum vitae or detailed resume of the nominee.
- Up to 4 letters of recommendation
- All letters of support must be signed by the author. Letters may contain an electronic signature.
Award Submission
Selection Process
The CPhA Awards Committee is responsible for selecting all qualified award winners, which is based upon careful review of all qualified applicants. Upon receipt of a nomination package, CPhA staff reviews the package for completeness and then forwards on to the CPhA Awards Committee. If the nomination package is incomplete, a CPhA staff member will follow up with the nominator to obtain the missing information.
Past Recipients
2023 IR Patel 2001 Richard Kane 1979 John Bailey 2022 Maria Lopez 2000 William Altmiller 1978 Robert Hunnell 2021 Katherine Bass 1999 Evelyn Geisler 1977 Terry Grant 2020 Robert Scheidtmann 1998 David Wilcox 1976 Dean Reavie 2019 Carl Franklin 1997 Robert Holbrook 1975 Earl Giacolini 2018 Deborah Johnson 1996 Susan McCalla Ornellas 1974 Irving Sprugasci 2017 Pierre Del Prato 1995 Alfred Runge 1973 Robert McLemore 2016 Fred Mayer 1994 John Tilley 1972 Steven McCarter 2015 Robert Shmaeff 1993 Irwin Sitkoff 1971 Charles Brown 2014 Walter Cathey 1992 Ira Freeman 1970 John Andrew Foley 2013 Helen Park 1991 Fred Hirning 1969 Wendell Hill Jr. 2012 Melvin Renge, Jr 1990 Nicholas Ivans 1968 Norman Rudy 2011 Pete Vanderveen 1989 Glenn Yokoyama 1967 Max Polinsky 2010 Horace Williams 1988 William Wickwire 1966 Marie Kuck 2009 Chester Yee 1987 Edward Mullins 1965 Kenneth Katz 2008 Jeffrey Shinoda 1986 Lee Owning 1964 W. Bryon Rumford 2007 Peter Caldwell 1985 Duncan McCarter 1963 Benjamin Kingwell 2006 Victor Law 1984 Bob Clifford 1962 George Sargenti 2005 Ralph Duff, Sr. 1983 James W. Barton 1961 Otto Weihe 2004 Carlo Michelotti 1982 James Thompson 1960 Joseph MacDonald 2003 Michael Pastrick 1981 Joseph Shilling 1959 Joe Mazy 2002 Robert Duey 1980 Vern Cross - CPhA New Practitioner of the Year
Criteria
This award recognizes the outstanding new practitioner who has demonstrated leadership at multiple levels of pharmacy. He/she should be an energetic leader who has stimulated others to actively participate in the profession, advocacy, and/or community affairs related to the practice of pharmacy. The person should be well recognized by his colleagues for his/her professional advancements. The pharmacist must be licensed, a member of CPhA, and graduated less than 10 years prior.
Required
- A letter from the nominator to address the criteria and provide specific examples of how the candidate has made significant, influential and sustained contributions to the pharmacy practice in California.
- Current full curriculum vitae or detailed resume of the nominee.
- Up to 4 letters of recommendation
- All letters of support must be signed by the author. Letters may contain an electronic signature.
Award Submission
Selection Process
The CPhA Awards Committee is responsible for selecting all qualified award winners, which is based upon careful review of all qualified applicants. Upon receipt of a nomination package, CPhA staff reviews the package for completeness and then forwards on to the CPhA Awards Committee. If the nomination package is incomplete, a CPhA staff member will follow up with the nominator to obtain the missing information.
Past Recipients
2022 Marina Dykhne 2004 S. John Johnson 2021 Patrick Tabon 2003 Poonam Patel 2020 Jennifer Courtney 2002 Jack Chen 2019 Chau Phan 2001 Jeffrey Wong 2018 Richard Dang 2000 Chris Salvatori 2017 Edlen Wong 1999 Adam Kaye 2016 Micah Hata 1998 Harold Washington Jr. 2015 Annie Ho 1997 Jacqueline Kraus 2014 Michael Conner 1996 Grace Hayes 2013 Sonya Frausto 1995 Michael Pavlovich 2012 Vinson Lee 1994 Jeana Colabianchi 2011 Ken Thai 1993 Marilyn Hedges Stebbins 2010 Veronica Bandy 1992 Christopher Woo 2009 Eric Gupta 1991 Pat Person 2008 Ryan Gates 1990 Scott Workman 2007 Jason Kim 1989 David Bernal 2006 Helen Park 1988 Michael Woo 2005 Marie Cottman - CPhA Student Pharmacist of the Year
Criteria
Any student enrolled in a California School of Pharmacy who is a current member of CPhA is eligible to be nominated for this award. The person nominated should be active in the student chapter, active in their local CPhA chapter and demonstrate a willingness to become involved in the future of the profession as evidenced by involvement in CPhA professional activities. The person nominated should be involved in community projects, attending CPhA educational events or other programs designed to bring credit and public acceptance to the profession. Additionally, the student should be involved in advancing his/her school academically and professionally. Each California School of Pharmacy is requested to submit nominations for students that meet the above qualifications.
Required
- A letter from the nominator to address the criteria and provide specific examples of how the candidate has made significant, influential and sustained contributions to the pharmacy practice in California.
- Current full curriculum vitae or detailed resume of the nominee.
- Up to 4 letters of recommendation
- One of the letters should be from a professor or advisor of the student chapter
- All letters of support must be signed by the author. Letters may contain an electronic signature.
Award Submission
Selection Process
The CPhA Awards Committee is responsible for selecting all qualified award winners, which is based upon careful review of all qualified applicants. Upon receipt of a nomination package, CPhA staff reviews the package for completeness and then forwards on to the CPhA Awards Committee. If the nomination package is incomplete, a CPhA staff member will follow up with the nominator to obtain the missing information.
Past Recipients
2023 Ania Nazari 2008 Danielle Colayco 1993 Jennifer Ura 2022 Reilly Oki 2007 David Truong 1992 Peter Koo 2021 Van Cathy Pham 2006 Jennifer Russell 1991 Jeanine Hamill 2020 Eric Dobberpuhl 2005 Christine Rongavilla 1990 Dan Cariddi 2018 Rajan Vaidya 2004 Jeff Jolliff 1989 Michael Pavlovich 2018 Melissa Kimura 2003 Peter Lee 1988 Grace Hayes 2017 Elizabeth Akhparyan 2002 Deborah Anderson 1987 Michael Manolakis 2016 Tinh An (April) Nguyen 2001 Dante Yuson 1986 Robert Garlick 2015 Crystal Zhou 2000 Shaun Young 1985 Mark Shaefer 2014 Greg Estep 1999 Lawrence Brown 1984 Les Bennett 2013 Richard Garcia 1998 Helen Park 1983 Ruth Arnold 2012 David Ha 1997 Jeffrey Wong 1982 Susan McCalla 2011 Hilary Campbell 1996 William Mumbert 2010 Bonnie Hui-Callahan 1995 Edna Chan 2009 Vi Lee 1994 Jeanne Lucich - CPhA Technician of the Year
Criteria
This award recognizes a CPhA member Pharmacy Technician for outstanding activities in the profession of pharmacy. The individual demonstrates exceptional capabilities, raising the standard of excellence within practice.
Required
- A letter from the nominator to address the criteria and provide specific examples of how the candidate has made significant, influential and sustained contributions to the pharmacy practice in California.
- Current full curriculum vitae or detailed resume of the nominee.
- Up to 4 letters of recommendation
- All letters of support must be signed by the author. Letters may contain an electronic signature.
Award Submission
Selection Process
The CPhA Awards Committee is responsible for selecting all qualified award winners, which is based upon careful review of all qualified applicants. Upon receipt of a nomination package, CPhA staff reviews the package for completeness and then forwards on to the CPhA Awards Committee. If the nomination package is incomplete, a CPhA staff member will follow up with the nominator to obtain the missing information.
Past Recipients
2022 Cynthia Bennett 2020 Paul Sabatini 2019 Johnny Lam 2017 Jeanne Li 2012 Leticia Bravo 2011 Shawn Deck 2010 Toni Villanueva 2009 Heather Duffer 2008 Debbie Fernandez 2007 Dan Wills 2006 Robin Koon 2005 Katherine Warren 2004 Erin King - California Friend of Pharmacy
Criteria
This award recognize any individual who has shown outstanding devotion and service to the profession of pharmacy in California. The nominee should have contributed to, supported, and/or advanced the profession of pharmacy; and should have participated in professional, educational, political and/or community affairs related to pharmacy practice. The nominee need not be a member of CPhA nor a pharmacist.
Required
- A letter from the nominator to address the criteria and provide specific examples of how the candidate has made significant, influential and sustained contributions to the pharmacy practice in California.
- Current full curriculum vitae or detailed resume of the nominee.
- Up to 4 letters of recommendation
- All letters of support must be signed by the author. Letters may contain an electronic signature.
Award Submission
Selection Process
The CPhA Awards Committee is responsible for selecting all qualified award winners, which is based upon careful review of all qualified applicants. Upon receipt of a nomination package, CPhA staff reviews the package for completeness and then forwards on to the CPhA Awards Committee. If the nomination package is incomplete, a CPhA staff member will follow up with the nominator to obtain the missing information.–>
Required
- A letter from the nominator to address the criteria and provide specific examples of how the candidate has made significant, influential and sustained contributions to the pharmacy practice in California.
- Current full curriculum vitae or detailed resume of the nominee.
- Up to 4 letters of recommendation
- All letters of support must be signed by the author. Letters may contain an electronic signature.
Past Recipients
2023 Senator Toni Atkins 2022 Senator Josh Newman 2021 Vince Fong 2019 Liz Helms 2017 Brian Warren 2015 Mary Hayashi 2013 Paul Rohrer - CPhA Chapters of Excellence
Criteria
The Chapter of Excellence (COE) Award is a designation of achievement earned by those local chapters meeting the criteria. The criteria for the Chapter of Excellence Award are based upon the innovative ideas that were implemented within the Chapter.
Award Submission
Use the aspirational roadmap here to guide your nomination and submit through the online form below.
Past Recipients
2023
Central Valley Pharmacists Association
Orange County Pharmacists Association
Peninsula Pharmacists Association
Pharmacists Society of San Francisco
Sacramento Valley Pharmacists Association
San Gabriel Valley Pharmacists Association2013
Orange County Pharmacists Association
Sacramento Valley Pharmacists Association
San Diego County Pharmacists Association
San Gabriel Valley Pharmacists Association
San Joaquin Pharmacists Association
San Mateo County Pharmacists Association2022
Central Valley Pharmacists Association
Orange County Pharmacists Association
Peninsula Pharmacists Association
Pharmacists’ Professional Society of the San Fernando Valley
Pharmacists Society of San Francisco
Sacramento Valley Pharmacists Association
San Diego County Pharmacists Association
San Gabriel Valley Pharmacists Association2012
Orange County Pharmacists Association
San Joaquin Pharmacists Association
San Mateo County Pharmacists Association2021
Central Valley Pharmacists Association
Orange County Pharmacists Association
Peninsula Pharmacists Association
Sacramento Valley Pharmacists Association
Pharmacists’ Professional Society of the San Fernando Valley
2011
Orange County Pharmacists Association
Pharmacists’ Professional Society of the San Fernando Valley
Sacramento Valley Pharmacists Association
San Diego County Pharmacists Association
San Gabriel Valley Pharmacists Association
San Joaquin Pharmacists Association
San Mateo County Pharmacists Association2020
Central Valley Pharmacists Association
Orange County Pharmacists Association
Peninsula Pharmacists Association
Sacramento Valley Pharmacists Association
San Diego County Pharmacists Association
Pharmacists’ Professional Society of the San Fernando Valley
San Gabriel Valley Pharmacists Association
San Joaquin Pharmacists Association
2010
Fresno-Madera County Pharmaceutical Association
Orange County Pharmacists Association
Pharmacists’ Professional Society of the San Fernando Valley
Sacramento Valley Pharmacists Association
San Diego County Pharmacists Association
San Joaquin Pharmacists Association
San Mateo County Pharmacists Association2019
Central Valley Pharmacists Association
Orange County Pharmacists Association
Peninsula Pharmacists Association
Pharmacists’ Professional Society of the San Fernando Valley
Sacramento Valley Pharmacists Association
San Diego County Pharmacists Association
San Gabriel Valley Pharmacists Association
San Joaquin Pharmacists Association2009
Alameda County Pharmacists Association
Orange County Pharmacists Association
Pharmacists’ Professional Society of the San Fernando Valley
San Diego County Pharmacists Association
San Joaquin Pharmacists Association
San Mateo County Pharmacists Association2018
Central Valley Pharmacists Association
Orange County Pharmacists Association
Peninsula Pharmacists Association
Pharmacists’ Professional Society of the San Fernando Valley
Pharmacists’ Society of San Francisco
Sacramento Valley Pharmacists Association
San Diego County Pharmacists Association
San Gabriel Valley Pharmacists Association
San Joaquin Pharmacists Association2008
Alameda County Pharmacists Association
San Joaquin Pharmacists Association
San Mateo County Pharmacists Association
San Diego County Pharmacists Association2017
Central Valley Pharmacists Association
Orange County Pharmacists Association
Pharmacists Society of San Francisco
Pharmacists’ Professional Society of San Fernando Valley
Sacramento Valley Pharmacists Association
San Diego County Pharmacists Association
San Joaquin Pharmacists Association2007
San Diego County Pharmacists Association
San Mateo County Pharmacists Association2016
San Joaquin Pharmacists Association
Contra Costa Pharmacists Association
Sacramento Valley Pharmacists Association
San Diego Pharmacists Association
Pharmacists Society of San Francisco
San Gabriel Valley Pharmacists Association
Central Valley Pharmacists Association
Orange County Pharmacists Association
San Mateo Pharmacists Association2006
Marin County Pharmaceutical Association
San Diego County Pharmacists Association
San Joaquin Pharmacists Association
San Mateo County Pharmacists Association
South Bay Pharmacists Association
San Diego County Pharmacists Association2015
Orange County Pharmacists Association
Pharmacist Society of San Francisco
Sacramento Valley Pharmacists Association
San Diego County Pharmacists Association
San Gabriel Valley Pharmacists Association
San Joaquin Pharmacists Association
San Mateo County Pharmacists Association2005
San Mateo County Pharmacists Association
Santa Barbara Pharmaceutical Association
South Bay Pharmacists Association2014
Contra Costa Pharmacists Association
Orange County Pharmacists Association
Sacramento Valley Pharmacists Association
San Diego County Pharmacists Association
San Gabriel Valley Pharmacists Association
San Joaquin Pharmacists Association
San Mateo County Pharmacists Association2004
San Diego County Pharmacists Association
Santa Barbara Pharmaceutical Association
South Bay Pharmacists Association - California Pharmacy Hall of Fame
Criteria
The California Pharmacy Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who are, or have been, an inspiration to the practice of pharmacy in California, as exemplified by, but not limited to, the following: a long and distinguished history of service, achievement in several arenas, character, innovation, trend setting and altruism. Any individual who has been an inspiration to the practice of pharmacy in California is eligible for nomination. The nominee need not be a CPhA member or a pharmacist. The nominator need not be a CPhA member. Self-nominations are not accepted.
Required
- A letter from the nominator to address the criteria and provide specific examples of how the candidate has made significant, influential and sustained contributions to the pharmacy practice in California.
- Current full curriculum vitae or detailed resume of the nominee.
- Four letters of recommendation
- All letters of support must be signed by the author. Letters may contain an electronic signature.
Award Submission
Selection Process
The CPhA Awards Committee is responsible for selecting all qualified award winners, which is based upon careful review of all qualified applicants. Upon receipt of a nomination package, CPhA staff reviews the package for completeness and then forwards on to the CPhA Awards Committee. If the nomination package is incomplete, a CPhA staff member will follow up with the nominator to obtain the missing information.
Past Recipients
2023 Christopher Allen Woo 2017 Brian Komoto 2006 Eugene Tunick 2022 David Adler 2017 Chet Yee 2006 Carlo Michelotti 2022 John Tilley 2017 Phillip Oppenheimer 2005 Herman Cenci 2022 William Stuart 2017 Wilma Wong 2005 Joseph M. Long 2021 Colleen Carter 2015 John Berger 2005 Thomas J. Long 2021 Irwin Sitkoff 2014 Michael Pastrick 2004 Charles Brown 2021 Steve Gray 2013 Ralph Saroyan 2004 Fred Mayer 2020 Douglas Hillblom 2013 Royce Friesen 2000 Earl Giacolini 2020 Fred Weissman 2012 Clark Gustafson 2000 Ivan (Cy) Rowland 2020 Kathleen Besinque 2012 Jeff Jellin 2000 Max Stollman 2019 I.R. Patel 2009 Donald Floriddia 2000 Robert Gibson 2019 Lee Meyer 2009 Robert Day 2000 Stephen Dibble 2019 Loriann De Martini 2008 Glenn Yokoyama 2000 Wally Pond 2019 Melvin Baron 2008 Peter Kellison 1997 Edward Brady 2019 Michael Wincor 2008 Sylester Flowers 1997 James Wagner 2018 Bradley Williams 2007 Benard Bubman 1997 Mary Ann Koda-Kimble 2018 Carl Franklin 2007 Charlie Green 1997 Mary Munson Runge 2018 Daniel Robinson 2007 Earl Mindell 1997 Robert Johnson 2018 Neodros V. Bridgeforth 2007 Jody Stewart 2017 Pierre Del Prato 2006 Paul Lofholm - Steven C. Feldman Compounding Award
Criteria
This award recognizes an individual who is a leader in California pharmacy by virtue of his or her activities to advance the practice of compounding. This must be illustrated in multiple ways, examples including: being a Board member of a pharmacy compounding organization, testifying in front of the Board of Pharmacy, engaging in Legislative Advocacy, giving lectures on compounding, publishing articles on compounding and conducting public education/outreach. The recipient should be someone who has made significant contributions in compounding and should be an individual who is well respected among his/her compounding colleagues as an individual who advances the profession.
Required
- A letter from the nominator to address the criteria and provide specific examples of how the candidate has made significant, influential and sustained contributions to the pharmacy practice in California.
- Current full curriculum vitae or detailed resume of the nominee.
- At least 2 letters of recommendation
- All letters of support must be signed by the author. Letters may contain an electronic signature.
Award Submission
Selection Process
The CPhA Awards Committee is responsible for selecting all qualified award winners, which is based upon careful review of all qualified applicants. Upon receipt of a nomination package, CPhA staff reviews the package for completeness and then forwards on to the CPhA Awards Committee. If the nomination package is incomplete, a CPhA staff member will follow up with the nominator to obtain the missing information.
Past Recipients
2021 Rick Rhoads 2020 Erin Michael 2019 Jerry Greene 2018 Dana Gordon 2017 Rudolf Mireles 2016 William Stuart 2015 Robert Brensel 2013 Peter Koshland - Designated Fellow of CPhA
Become a Designated Fellow of CPhA (FCPhA)
Being recognized as a fellow of the California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) is an honor. It signifies that you have made significant contributions to CPhA and to the profession of pharmacy that go far beyond regular pharmacy practice.
The CPhA Board of Trustees has adopted a set of criteria that CPhA members must meet or exceed to be considered eligible to earn the designation of Fellow of the California Pharmacists Association (FCPhA). Selected Fellows will be honored at CPhA’s annual meeting, Western Pharmacy Exchange.
To become eligible as a Fellow in CPhA, the candidate must have been a licensed California pharmacist and an active member of CPhA for at least seven years. Membership or activities performed while a student pharmacist are not considered for eligibility. Activities during postgraduate residency training may be included. Qualified Fellows should demonstrate sustained contributions and excellence in pharmacy practice, professional leadership, teaching, professional advocacy and community engagement. FCPhA recognition serves as a highly visible way to promote public awareness of pharmacists who have distinguished themselves within CPhA and the profession.
All application materials must be typed and submitted electronically. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae or resume, however, the application form must be fully completed without statements such as “refer to CV”.
Required Materials
- Completed application (submitted electronically)
- Curriculum vitae/résumé
- Letter of nomination may be submitted by any current CPhA member pharmacist. Self-nominations are acceptable.
- Letters of recommendation: minimum of 2; maximum of 5. Letters should address several of the criteria listed above.* Letters of recommendation are welcome from member pharmacists, technicians or student pharmacists.
Award Submission
Past Recipients
2023 Jennifer Courtney 2017 Sarah McBane 2023 Jennifer Hendricks 2017 Kathleen Besinque 2023 Nancy Kawahara 2016 Jason Bandy 2023 Linh Lee 2016 Timothy Karley 2023 Edith Mirzaian 2016 Lee Meyer 2022 Micah Hata 2016 Michael Pastrick 2021 Richard Dang 2016 Clifford Young 2021 Tony Dao 2015 Sonya Frausto 2021 Nathan Painter 2015 Johanna Liu 2021 Pat Person 2015 David Mitchell 2021 Sally Rafie 2014 Karl Hess 2021 Ken Thai 2014 Edlen Wong 2019 Ed Rogan 2014 Ed Sherman 2018 Jason Lam 2014 Vinson Lee - CPhA-ASP Innovative Chapter of the Year
Criteria
This award recognizes California’s most innovative CPhA-Academy of Student Pharmacist (ASP) chapter embodying CPhA’s core values of visionary leadership, innovation, diversity of thought and opportunity, and entrepreneurship. Interested chapters must be active and affiliated with CPhA. The chapter must submit the constitution, bylaws, goals, and annual objectives, as well as an essay highlighting the chapter’s innovative efforts.
Award Submission
Past Recipients
2023
University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences2019
West Coast University2022
West Coast University2018
University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences2021
West Coast University2017
Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy2020
West Coast University2016
University of the Pacific - CPhA-ASP Chapter of Excellence
Criteria
This award recognizes all CPhA-ASP chapters that have achieved excellence in pursing CPhA’s mission and goals in promoting the health of the public through the practice of pharmacy.
Award Submission
Use the aspirational roadmap here to guide your nomination and submit through the online form below.
Past Recipients
2023
American University of Health Sciences
Chapman University School of Pharmacy
California Northstate University College of Pharmacy
Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy
Marshall B. Ketchum
UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
UC San Francisco School of Pharmacy
University of Southern California School of Pharmacy
West Coast University School of Pharmacy2019
California Health Sciences University College of Pharmacy
California Northstate University College of Pharmacy
Chapman University School of Pharmacy
Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy
UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
UC San Francisco School of Pharmacy
University of Southern California School of Pharmacy
Univ. of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy
West Coast University School of Pharmacy2022
Marshall B. Ketchum
Loma Linda University
University of California, San Diego
University of the Pacific
University of Southern California2018
California Health Sciences University College of Pharmacy
California Northstate University College of Pharmacy
Chapman University School of Pharmacy
Touro University California College of Pharmacy
UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Southern California School of Pharmacy
Univ. of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy2021
California Health Sciences University
California Northstate University
University of California, San Diego
University of California, San Francisco
University of Southern California
West Coast University
Western University of Health Sciences2017
California Health Sciences University College of Pharmacy
California Northstate University College of Pharmacy
Chapman University School of Pharmacy
Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy
Touro University California College of Pharmacy
UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Univ. of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences2020
California Health Sciences University
California Northstate University
Loma Linda University
Marshall B. Ketchum University
University of the Pacific
University of California, San Francisco
University of Southern California
West Coast University
Western University of Health Sciences2016
California Health Sciences University
California Northstate University
Touro University California
University of the Pacific
University of Southern California
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the CPhA Awards Program, you may reach the CPhA Awards administration staff at cpham@cpha.com or (916) 779-4518.
