"Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.” - Abraham Lincoln
The Washington State Pharmacy Association
annually honors the accomplishments of deserving pharmacy professionals.
It’s that time of year again to recognize your peers who have
demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment to the pharmacy
profession. If you know someone who has gone above and beyond and would
like to recognize their hard work and dedication – nominate them for an
award! This is a great way to say "Thank you”!
Click here to see the list of 2017 Award Winners from 11/11/2017's ceremony and banquet.
Awards Nomination Form for 2018. Nominate someone, anytime!
List of Past Award Winners (by chronological order)
AWARDS
Bowl of Hygeia
Recognizes an
exemplary pharmacist who has made outstanding contributions in the area
of community service throughout their career.
Washington State Pharmacist of the Year
Honors
a pharmacist who possesses qualities of excellence in routine practice
and association activities, is an exemplary role model, and who has
contributed in service and skill to the WSPA during the past year.
Washington State Health-System Pharmacist of the Year
Recognizes an outstanding health-system pharmacist and their service to
the profession of pharmacy and specifically, hospital pharmacy. A
pharmacist with contributions in pharmacy programs, cooperation with the
entire health team as well as service to the community as a
whole. Sponsored by PFIZER
Washington State Student Pharmacist of the Year
Recognizes a student member who has made consistent, sustained and
outstanding contributions toward the growth and develop of pharmacy
student participation on both a local and state level.
Washington State Outstanding Technician of the Year
Acknowledges a pharmacy technician who displays excellence in the
practice setting, is motivated to learn new tasks and roles, provide
community service, and has contributed to the WSPA on a local or state
level.
Washington State Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year
Established
to encourage pharmacists with less than ten years of practice to
participate in association activities. The community recognizes an
exemplary pharmacist who has made outstanding contributions in the area
of community service. Sponsored by Pharmacists Mutual
Bill Mueller Outstanding Mentor Award
Recognizes a pharmacist or pharmacy technician actively engaged in
practice, with at least 10 years of pharmacy practice experience, who
has been and continues to be an outstanding mentor in the field of
pharmacy.
David Almquist Award
Recognizes a member for outstanding work in the endeavors of WSPA promotion and pharmacy enrichment.
Distinguished Leadership Service Award
Pays tribute to a member who has, over his or her career been
instrumental in the development and growth of the profession, and who
demonstrates a high level of influence and direction with respect to
their workplace, the entire health profession, the community, and/or the
profession of pharmacy as a whole.
Friend of Pharmacy Award
Recognizes an individual or organization outside the profession of pharmacy whose activities promote the advancement of the pharmacists’ role of improving patient medication outcomes and public health.
Excellence in Innovation Award
Recognizes a practicing pharmacist or pharmacy technician using
innovative pharmacy practice to improve patient care and outcomes.
Rodney D. Shafer Achievement Award
Recognizes a pharmacy professional who has made pioneering and sustaining contributions to the profession of pharmacy.
Cardinal Health Generation Rx Champions Award
Recognizes a pharmacist who has demonstrated excellence in community-based prescription drug abuse prevention.