Maine Pharmacy Awards Reception 2021
DATE: October 16, 2021
Maine Pharmacy Association Achievement Awards
Maine Pharmacy Association honors deserving individuals at the Annual Fall Convention. Nominations are open through August 23rd for 2021. Download the Form Here.
Bowl of Hygeia Award
Sponsored by: American Pharmacists Association Foundation and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations The Bowl of Hygeia Award recognizes pharmacists who possess outstanding records of civic leadership in their communities and encourages pharmacists to take active roles in the affairs of their respective communities. The award is presented annually by participating state pharmacist associations, including those in the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. In addition to service through their local, state and national pharmacy associations, award recipients have devoted their time, talent and resources to a wide variety of causes and community service.
Douglas H. Kay Distinguished Pharmacy Educator Award
Sponsored by: Maine Pharmacy Association The Douglas H. Kay Distinguished Pharmacy Educator Award is named after Maine’s “most distinguished” and nationally recognized pharmacy educator. The Award recognizes those who have made a significant contribution to pharmacy education in Maine and who have had a positive influence in the lives of future generations of pharmacists in the state. Nominees must have shown a commitment to the overall mission and objectives of pharmacy education with at least 15-years’ experience in any type of pharmacy education, including teaching, precepting and mentoring of trainees.
Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award
Sponsored by: Pharmacists Mutual Companies The Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award was designed to acknowledge young pharmacists in each state for individual excellence and outstanding contribution to their pharmacy association and community. The criteria for this award is as follows: Entry degree in pharmacy received less than 10 years ago, licensed to practice in state in which selected, current membership in the state pharmacy association, participation in national pharmacy associations, professional programs, state association activities and/or community service.
Upsher-Smith Excellence in Innovation Award
Sponsored by: Upsher-Smith The NASPA Excellence in Innovation Award recognizes and honors a qualified pharmacist who has demonstrated significant innovation in his or her respective practice, method, or service directly or indirectly resulting in improved patient care and/or advancement of the profession of pharmacy. The award is presented annually by participating state pharmacist associations, including those in the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Maine Technician of the Year Award
Sponsored by: Maine Pharmacy Association The Maine Pharmacy Association Technician of the Year Award acknowledges an individual of high integrity who displays excellence in the role of pharmacy technician, is motivated to learn new tasks and roles, and is a contributing member of their pharmacy team.
Past Recipients
Bowl of Hygeia Award
2019- Dr. Frank McGrady
2018 – Dr. Betty Harris
2017 – Gregory Cameron
2016 – Roberta “Becky” Brush
2015 – Kenneth “Mac” McCall, III
2014 – Mark Polli
Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award
2019 – Kate Patstone
2018 – Meghan Jennison
2017 – Malek Medeouni
2016 – Cassandra White
2015 – Jason Berube
Cardinal Health Generation Rx Champions
Award
2018 – Amelia Arnold
2017 – David Preble
2016 – Stephanie Nichols
2015 – Heather Stewar
Upsher-Smith Excellence in Innovation
Award
2019 – Elizabeth Dragatsi
2018 – Brandon Archibald
2017 – Courtney Oland
2016 – Robert Cattan
2015 – Heather Stewart
Maine Technician of the Year
2019 – Sherri Hannan
2018 – Michelle Walls
2017 – Kimberly Grant
2016 – Michelle Antone
2015 – Jessica Stoup
Douglas H. Kay Distinguished
Pharmacy Educator Award
2019 – Dr. Daniel Robinson
2017 – Gayle Brazeau