Call for CPhA Awards Nominations
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.
Nominations close March 7, 2021.
Learn about the 2020 award winners here.
Learn more about each award:
- 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
Deadline for CPhA to collect nominations is Sunday, March 7, 2021.
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
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 2009 George Yasutake 1995 Jerome Feitelberg 1981 Charles Green 2008 Melvin Baron 1994 Donald Floriddia 1980 Todd Tomihiro 2007 Paul Lofholm 1993 Jody Stewart 1979 Royce Friesen - 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
Deadline for CPhA to collect nominations is Sunday, March 7, 2021.
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
2020 Nathan Painter 2012 Kenneth Scott Guess 2005 Robert Nickell 2019 David Mitchell 2011 Karl Hess 2004 Don Cottman 2018 Tony Park 2010 Marilyn Stebbins 2003 James Gates 2017 Chris Givant 2009 Dana Nelson 2001 Roger Klotz 2016 John Sykora 2008 William Wills 1997
Charles Bonner 2015 Marcus Ferrone 2007 John Cronin 1996
John Hambright 2014 Charles Leiter 2007 Robert Graul 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
Deadline for CPhA to collect nominations is Sunday, March 7, 2021.
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
2020 Robert Scheidtmann 1999 Evelyn Geisler 1978 Robert Hunnell 2019 Carl Franklin 1998 David Wilcox 1977 Terry Grant 2018 Deborah Johnson 1997 Robert Holbrook 1976 Dean Reavie 2017 Pierre Del Prato 1996 Susan McCalla Ornellas 1975 Earl Giacolini 2016 Fred Mayer 1995 Alfred Runge 1974 Irving Sprugasci 2015 Robert Shmaeff 1994 John Tilley 1973 Robert McLemore 2014 Walter Cathey 1993 Irwin Sitkoff 1972 Steven McCarter 2013 Helen Park 1992 Ira Freeman 1971 Charles Brown 2012 Melvin Renge, Jr 1991 Fred Hirning 1970 John Andrew Foley 2011 Pete Vanderveen 1990 Nicholas Ivans 1969 Wendell Hill Jr. 2010 Horace Williams 1989 Glenn Yokoyama 1968 Norman Rudy 2009 Chester Yee 1988 William Wickwire 1967 Max Polinsky 2008 Jeffrey Shinoda 1987 Edward Mullins 1966 Marie Kuck 2007 Peter Caldwell 1986 Lee Owning 1965 Kenneth Katz 2006 Victor Law 1985 Duncan McCarter 1964 W. Bryon Rumford 2005 Ralph Duff, Sr. 1984 Bob Clifford 1963 Benjamin Kingwell 2004 Carlo Michelotti 1983 James W. Barton 1962 George Sargenti 2003 Michael Pastrick 1982 James Thompson 1961 Otto Weihe 2002 Robert Duey 1981 Joseph Shilling 1960 Joseph MacDonald 2001 Richard Kane 1980 Vern Cross 1959 Joe Mazy 2000 William Altmiller 1979 John Bailey - 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
Deadline for CPhA to collect nominations is Sunday, March 7, 2021.
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
2020 Jennifer Courtney 2003 Jack Poonam Patel 2019 Chau Phan 2002 Jack Chen 2018 Richard Dang 2001 Jeffrey Wong 2017 Edlen Wong 2000 Chris Salvatori 2016 Micah Hata 1999 Adam Kaye 2015 Annie Ho 1998 Harold Washington Jr. 2014 Michael Conner 1997 Jacqueline Kraus 2013 Sonya Frausto 1996 Grace Hayes 2012 Vinson Lee 1995 Michael Pavlovich 2011 Ken Thai 1994 Jeana Colabianchi 2010 Veronica Bandy 1993 Marilyn Hedges Stebbins 2009 Eric Gupta 1992 Christopher Woo 2008 Ryan Gates 1991 Pat Person 2007 Jason Kim 1990 Scott Workman 2006 Helen Park 1989 David Bernal 2005 Marie Cottman 1988 Michael Woo 2004 S. John Johnson - 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
Deadline for CPhA to collect nominations is Sunday, March 7, 2021.
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
2020 Eric Dobberpuhl 2006 Jennifer Russell 1992 Peter Koo 2018 Rajan Vaidya 2005 Christine Rongavilla 1991 Jeanine Hamill 2018 Melissa Kimura 2004 Jeff Jolliff 1990 Dan Cariddi 2017 Elizabeth Akhparyan 2003 Peter Lee 1989 Michael Pavlovich 2016 Tinh An (April) Nguyen 2002 Deborah Anderson 1988 Grace Hayes 2015 Crystal Zhou 2001 Dante Yuson 1987 Michael Manolakis 2014 Greg Estep 2000 Shaun Young 1986 Robert Garlick 2013 Richard Garcia 1999 Lawrence Brown 1985 Mark Shaefer 2012 David Ha 1998 Helen Park 1984 Les Bennett 2011 Hilary Campbell 1997 Jeffrey Wong 1983 Ruth Arnold 2010 Bonnie Hui-Callahan 1996 William Mumbert 1982 Susan McCalla 2009 Vi Lee 1995 Edna Chan 2008 Danielle Colayco 1994 Jeanne Lucich 2007 David Truong 1993 Jennifer Ura - 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
Deadline for CPhA to collect nominations is Sunday, March 7, 2021.
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
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
Deadline for CPhA to collect nominations is Sunday, March 7, 2021.
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
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 is based upon activities that the local association participates in as a sponsor.
Award Submission
Deadline for CPhA to collect nominations is Sunday, March 7, 2021. Use this spreadsheet to complete your nomination and submit it via the form below.
Past Recipients
2020
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
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 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 Association2010
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 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 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 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 Association2008
Alameda County Pharmacists Association
San Joaquin Pharmacists Association
San Mateo County Pharmacists Association
San Diego 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 Association2007
San Diego County Pharmacists Association
San Mateo 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 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 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 Association2005
San Mateo County Pharmacists Association
Santa Barbara Pharmaceutical Association
South Bay 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 Association2004
San Diego County Pharmacists Association
Santa Barbara Pharmaceutical Association
South Bay Pharmacists Association2012
Orange County Pharmacists Association
San Joaquin Pharmacists Association
San Mateo County 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
Deadline for CPhA to collect nominations is Sunday, March 7, 2021.
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
2020 Kathleen Besinque 2015
John Berger 2005
Thomas J. Long 2020 Douglas Hillblom 2014
Michael Pastrick 2005
Joseph M. Long 2020 Fred Weissman 2013 Royce Friesen 2005
Herman Cenci 2019 Melvin Baron 2013 Ralph Saroyan 2004
Charles Brown 2019 Loriann De Martini 2012
Jeff Jellin 2004
Fred Mayer 2019 Lee Meyer 2012
Clark Gustafson 2000
Stephen Dibble 2019 I.R. Patel 2009
Robert Day 2000
Earl Giacolini 2019 Michael Wincor 2009
Donald Floriddia 2000
Robert Gibson 2018 Neodros V. Bridgeforth 2008
Sylester Flowers 2000
Wally Pond 2018 Carl Franklin 2008 Peter Kellison 2000 Ivan (cy) Rowland 2018 Daniel Robinson 2008 Glenn Yokoyama 2000 Max Stollman 2018 Bradley WIlliams 2007 Benard Bubman 1997 Edward Brady 2017 Pierre Del Prato 2007 Earl Mindell 1997 Robert Johnson 2017
Brian Komoto 2007 Jody Stewart 1997 Mary Ann Koda-Kimble 2017 Phillip Oppenheimer 2006 Paul Lofholm 1997 Mary Munson Runge 2017 Wilma Wong 2006 Eugene Tunick 1997 James Wagner 2017
Chet Yee 2006 Carlo Michelotti - 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
Deadline for CPhA to collect nominations is Sunday, March 7, 2021.
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
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.
All application materials and letters of recommendation should be received electronically by Sunday, March 21, 2021.
Past Recipients
2019 Ed Rogan 2018 Jason Lam 2017 Sarah McBane 2017 Kathleen Besinque 2016 Jason Bandy 2016 Timothy Karley 2016 Lee Meyer 2016 Michael Pastrick 2016 Clifford Young 2015 Sonya Frausto 2015 Johanna Liu 2015 David Mitchell 2014 Karl Hess 2014 Edlen Wong 2014 Ed Sherman 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
Deadline for CPhA to collect nominations is Sunday, March 7, 2021.
Past Recipients
2020
West Coast University2017
Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy2019
West Coast University2016
University of the Pacific2018
University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - 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
Deadline for CPhA to collect nominations is Sunday, March 7, 2021.
Past Recipients
2020
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 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 Sciences2019
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 Pharmacy2016
California Health Sciences University
California Northstate University
Touro University California
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 Pharmacy
If you have any questions regarding the CPhA Awards Program, you may reach the CPhA Awards administration staff at eteal@cpha.com or (916) 600-6495.
