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APhA-APPM William H. Briner Distinguished Achievement Award in Nuclear Pharmacy Practice

This award, named in memory of Captain William H. Briner, a pioneer in the development of the nuclear pharmacy practice specialty, recognizes the achievements of an individual who has made a significant contribution or sustained contributions to the provision of pharmaceutical care within nuclear pharmacy practice. Premier support for this award is provided by the National Association of Nuclear Pharmacies.

Criteria

The nominee for the APhA-APPM William H. Briner Distinguished Achievement Award in Nuclear Pharmacy Practice must be a pharmacist who is a member of APhA and an APhA-APPM Member who has made significant or sustained contributions to the practice area(s) represented by the section. In 2000, this award was renamed in memory of Captain William H. Briner, a pioneer in the development of the nuclear pharmacy practice. Preference will be given to section members. Self-nominations are allowed for this award. Remington Medalists are not eligible for the award.

Nomination process

The nominator is responsible for submitting a complete award nomination.

The nomination is to include the following items:

A letter of nomination describing the most important achievements of the nominee and explaining why the nominee meets the criteria for the award

One letter of recommendation from someone other than the nominator is required, up to two letters are accepted

A current curriculum vitae or detailed resume

Selection process

The selection is made by the APhA-APPM Nuclear Pharmacy SIG based upon careful review of the complete nominations and criteria as listed above. Particular attention will be given to the individual’s impact on the profession.

Nature of award

The award is presented at the APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition and consists of a crystal recognition piece. The recipient will also receive a complimentary APhA Annual Meeting registration and reimbursement for meeting-related travel expenses, according to current travel policies and up to the maximum amount budgeted by APhA.

Past Recipients

2022 Wendy Galbraith

2021 Bill Baker

2020 Jeffrey A. Clanton

2019 Richard M. Fejka

2018 Duann V. Thistlethwaite

2017 Kenneth Breslow

2016 Sally W. Schwarz

2015 Richard A. Nickel

2014 Jeffrey P. Norenberg

2013 Robert W. Beightol

2012 Vivian S. Loveless

2011 Kristina M. Wittstrom

2010 George H. Hinkle

2009 Neil A. Petry

2008 Nicki L. Hilliard

2007 Joseph C. Hung

2006 James F. Cooper

2005 Clyde N. Cole

2004 Rodney D. Ice

2003 David L. Laven

2002 Samuel C. Augustine

2001 Dennis P. Swanson

2000 Richard J. Kowalsky

1999 William B. Hladik

1998 Stanley M. Shaw

1997 James A. Ponto

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