2006 IPhA Award Recipients | |
Innovative Pharmacy Practice
Award
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Jeffrey
L. Robins, R.Ph., of Peoria, IL |
Pharmacist of the Year |
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Henry “Hank” Gould, R.Ph., M.S., of Skokie, IL The Pharmacist of the Year Award is IPhA’s oldest continuing honor, having had its initial presentation in 1950. It recognizes an Illinois pharmacist who has made outstanding contributions to pharmacy practice, the profession, and the Illinois Pharmacists Association. |
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Bowl of Hygeia |
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Gary Ceretto., R.Ph., of Maryville, IL The Bowl of Hygeia Award honors a pharmacist who has compiled an outstanding record of community service, which apart from his/her specific identification as a pharmacist, reflects well on the profession. Also: Pharmacist licensed in Illinois; IPhA member; has not previously received the award; must not be currently serving or have served, within the past two years, as an officer of IPhA, other than an ex-officio capacity, or as member of its awards committee. |
Distinguished Young Pharmacist |
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Gregory R. Dill, Pharm.D., of Glenview, IL Originally sponsored by IPhA to honor the memory of IPhA President Edmond P. Barcus, who died in office, this award honors an up-and-comer pharmacist. The recipient is an individual who shows tremendous commitment to the profession and his/her community, leadership potential, professional aspirations, and involvement in community service. Also: Member of IPhA in the year selected; entry degree in pharmacy received less than ten years ago; licensed to practice pharmacy in Illinois and must have practiced in community, institutional, managed care, or consulting pharmacy in the year selected; participated in national pharmacy associations, professional programs, and/or community service. |
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Honorary President |
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Morris Bittner, R.Ph., of Peoria, IL This award recognizes a lengthy and sustained commitment of support to the profession and the Association. The recipient of this award need not necessarily be a pharmacist but must have a demonstrated dedication and a record of service to the profession. |
Alan Granat Memorial Scholarship |
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Scott T. Forrest of Wenona, IL This award was established as a memorial tribute to Alan Granat, who served as Executive Director of IPhA from 1979 until his death in 1989. The award will be presented annually to a pharmacist and/or pharmacy student who has exhibited a commitment to pharmacy and community, as evidenced by membership and participation in pharmacy organizations and community involvement. To be eligible, pharmacists must be members of IPhA, Illinois residents, and licensed to practice in Illinois. Eligible students must be entering their third year of a Pharm.D. program, be students members of IPhA, and have their permanent residency in Illinois. The recipient(s) of this award will be required to contribute an article to Illinois Pharmacist, IPhA’s journal. |
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