This award, which is conferred at the discretion of the ASHP Board of Directors, may be presented annually at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting or other appropriate function. One or more awards may be conferred each year.
2025 Recipients
J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA
CEO and Co-Founder
Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation
Charlottesville, Va.
Mr. Feist is a well-known author, speaker and leader dedicated to improving, supporting, and safeguarding the well-being and resiliency of the entire healthcare workforce through research, advocacy, and awareness. Under his leadership, the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation has worked closely with ASHP to enhance the resiliency and well-being of pharmacy professionals.
Jonathan B. Perlin, MD, PhD, MSHA, MACP, FACMI, FAMIA
President and CEO
The Joint Commission (TJC) and Joint Commission International
Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.
Dr. Perlin is a prominent physician, influential leader, and staunch advocate for the essential role that health information technologies play in improving quality and sustainability. Since joining TJC, he has been a valuable ASHP collaborator. An internist, healthcare leader, and doctorally trained pharmacologist, his ongoing support of pharmacists as medication experts and advocacy for pharmacist provider status has sparked impactful, profession-wide change and advancement.
Criteria and Eligibility
ASHP members are invited, annually, to suggest nominees in writing with substantiating evidence. Nominations should state the extraordinary national or worldwide contributions that the nominee has made to the health field.
Nominees must be individuals who practice outside the pharmacy discipline. Current ASHP Board members and ASHP staff are not eligible.
Nominating Instructions
Nominations are accepted year-round and are to be transmitted electronically during this period using the Award Nominations Form. Please see the Call for Award Nominations to reference the criteria for the award as well as the nomination instructions.
Nominations received by October 1 will be reviewed by the Awards Committee, and selections will be made the following February. In some years, selections are not made for all awards.
If you have any questions about the Awards Program, please contact the Office of Member Relations at [email protected].
