Per ASHP’s bylaws, honorary members are elected for life by unanimous vote of the ASHP Board of Directors. The award may be presented annually at the ASHP Summer Meetings or other appropriate function. One or more awards may be conferred each year.
Honorary members may vote or hold office if otherwise eligible, though no dues shall be required.
2025 Recipients
Jannet M. Carmichael, BS, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA, FCCP
Principal, Amplity Health
President, PHARM CONSULT NV LLC
Reno, Nev.
Dr. Carmichael is a distinguished pharmacy leader, influential clinical pharmacy practitioner, and mentor. Known for her expertise in clinical practice, primary care, population management and outcomes studies, her strategic vision has advanced the profession in countless ways and inspired numerous future leaders.
Bruce E. Scott, MS, FASHP
Healthcare Executive (ret.)
Eden Prairie, Minn.
Mr. Scott is an esteemed pharmacy leader, prominent senior executive, and mentor with over 40 years of sustained contributions to medication safety, home care infusion, and specialty pharmacy. A steadfast champion for pharmacy practice advancement, he has shaped and transformed the profession in numerous ways. He continues to positively influence and guide the next generation of pharmacy practitioners as a member of the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy Board of Visitors, the Omnicell Inc. Board of Directors, and the ASHP Visiting Leaders Program.
William E. Smith, PharmD, PhD, MPH, FASHP
Director of Pharmacy Services (ret.)
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Executive Associate Dean and Professor of Pharmacy (ret.)
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, Midlothian, Va.
Dr. Smith is a revered pharmacy leader whose unbridled passion for the profession has paved the way for innovative practice models and opportunities for pharmacists to practice to the full extent of their education and training. A pioneer in clinical pharmacy practice, his professional leadership, education, training, and mentorship has greatly influenced the profession
Criteria and Eligibility
ASHP members are invited, annually, to suggest nominees in writing with substantiating evidence. Nominations should state the outstanding contributions that the nominee has made to pharmacy practice.
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].
