Annual Awards

Each year, the Maryland Pharmacists Association recognizes professional excellence through a series of awards. To nominate a pharmacist for one of the awards described below, click the associated email link. Please provide your nominee's name, address, current place of employment/practice and phone, along with your name and phone. Attach the nominee's current resume in Word or Word Perfect format.

All nominations will be reviewed by the Past Presidents Council who is responsible for selecting the award recipients. The decision of the Council is final. Award recipients will be notified in advance of the awards presentation at the Annual MPhA Convention.

Email Nominations to hrschiff@mdpha.com

Pharmacists Mutual Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award   -    Email Nomination
Awarded to a pharmacist who graduated within the past ten years and has made a significant contribution to the profession through service to a local, state or national pharmacy organization.
Who is Eligible:
Any MPhA pharmacist member who graduated within the past ten years.

Maryland Pharmacists Association Honorary President  -    Email Nomination
An honorary position on the Board of Trustees given to a person, not necessarily a pharmacist, who has worked for the MPhA or Maryland Pharmacy over a long period of time.
Who is Eligible:
Any long standing contributor to the profession or the Association.

Seidman Distinguished Achievement Award   -    Email Nomination
Created to honor the major impact on the pharmacy profession by Henry Seidman, this award is presented for outstanding service by a Maryland pharmacist to the pharmacy profession during either the past year or over a period of years.
Who is Eligible:
Any MPhA pharmacist member who meets the criteria of the award.

APhA Foundation/NASPA Bowl of Hygeia Award   -    Email Nomination
The Bowl of Hygeia recognizes a pharmacist who has performed outstanding services to the community in any area, with a particular emphasis on non-pharmacy contributions.
Who is Eligible:
Any MPhA member pharmacist who has not already received the Bowl of Hygeia.

Upsher Smith-Innovative Practice Award   -    Email Nomination
Established in 1993, this award aims to recognize forward-thinking pharmacists who have expanded their practices into new areas. Any practicing pharmacist member within the geographic area who has demonstrated innovative pharmacy practice resulting in improved patient care.
Who is Eligible:
Any MPhA pharmacist member who meets the criteria of the award.

MPhA Mentor Award   -    Email Nomination
This award recognizes individuals who encourage pharmacists, technicians, and/or student pharmacists in the pursuit of excellence in education, pharmacy practice, service, and/or advocacy.
Who is Eligible:
Any MPhA pharmacist member who meets the criteria of the award.

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Rx Champions Award   -    Email Nomination
This award honors a pharmacist who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to raising awareness of the dangers of prescription drug abuse among the general public and among the pharmacy community.
Who is Eligible:
Any MPhA pharmacist member who meets the criteria of the award.