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ASHP Distinguished Service Award

These awards are presented annually during the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting.

Established in 2007, the ASHP Distinguished Service Award recognizes a member from each Pharmacy Practice Section, New Practitioners Forum and Pharmacy Technician Forum whose volunteer activities have supported the mission of their Section or Forum and helped advance the profession.

2024 Award Recipients

Selected by the respective past Executive Committees, the recipients of these awards truly represent the best that the membership and profession has to offer. Congratulations to the winners on this prestigious honor.


Jessica SkelleySection of Ambulatory Care Practitioners
Jessica Skelley, PharmD, BCACP
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Bhavik ShahSection of Clinical Specialists and Scientists
Bhavik M. Shah, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
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Linda M. SpoonerSection of Inpatient Care Practitioners
Linda M. Spooner, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, FCCP
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Julie PawolaSection of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology
Julie Pawola, PharmD
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Lea S. EilandSection of Pharmacy Educators
Lea S. Eiland, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, FASHP, FPPA
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Della BahmandarSection of Pharmacy Practice Leaders
Della Bahmandar, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCSCP
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Tara KelleySection of Specialty Pharmacy Practitioners
Tara Kelley, PharmD, MMHC, CSP
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Charnae RossNew Practitioners Forum
Charnae Ross, PharmD, MSHA, BCSCP
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Charlotte V. HookPharmacy Technician Forum
Charlotte V. Hook, CPhT-Adv, CSPT
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Nominating Information


Nominations are to be transmitted electronically from February - April 1. Currently, closed.


Criteria
  • Must have demonstrated a sustained contribution to a Section or Forum over at least 3 years,
  • Must have demonstrated contribution to the improvement of practice for the Section’s  or Forum's area of practice and/or mission.
Eligibility
  • Current member of ASHP and of the Section or Forum at the time of the contribution or achievement.
  • Cannot be a current member of an Executive Committee.
  • Cannot have been on the Executive Committee for the Section or Forum for which they are being considered within the previous term.
  • Cannot have previously received the award within the past 3 years.
Awardment
  • an inscribed award,
  • a complimentary registration for the Midyear Clinical Meeting
Requirements
  • For Technician Nominations: All nominations must be accompanied by 2 additional letters of recommendation. One letter must be from a current or former supervisor; the other letter must be from a professional colleague.
  • For all other Sections or New Practitioner Nominations: A letter of recommendation can be submitted in lieu of answering the questions below. This letter should answer the following questions:
    • Describe why you feel this person deserves to be nominated for this award;
    • Describe any ASHP and Section/Forum activities or positions in which the individual has participated;
    • Describe any additional experience, activities, or contributions you feel qualifies this person for this award;
    • Additional comments.
    • Submission of a CV/resume is optional.
    Questions?

    If you have any questions about the Awards Program, please contact the Office of Member Relations at [email protected].

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