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APhA Distinguished Pharmacy Technician Award
About
The APhA Distinguished Pharmacy Technician Award was established in 2025 by the APhA Board of Trustees in
collaboration with the APhA Pharmacy Technician Community with sponsorship support from the Pharmacy
Technician Certification Board. The award is the first to recognize the achievements and contributions of
pharmacy technicians to the pharmacy community on a national level through APhA.
Selection Process
The APhA President may appoint the selection committee, (to be comprised of pharmacy technicians,
pharmacists, and representation from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) in collaboration with the
Pharmacy Technician Community Chair, ensuring alignment with other profession-wide category awards.
Evaluation Criteria
The nominee must be a current member of APhA with exemplary
professional experience, who has demonstrated achievements in and contributions to
pharmacy practice. Any APhA member may nominate a pharmacy technician for the APhA
Distinguished Pharmacy Technician Award, including self-nominations. Current members
of the APhA Award Committee are not eligible. Applications will be evaluated based upon
the totality of the pharmacy technicians’ excellence in the field of pharmacy, including
- Contributions to patientcare or health outcomes
- Improving patient safety through innovation
- Impact on the pharmacy profession
- Contribution to APhA and other leadership roles
Nomination process
The nominator is responsible for submitting a complete award
nomination. The nomination is to include the following items:
A letter from the nominator describing the most important achievements of the nominee
and explaining why the nominee meets the criteria for the award is recommended but not
required.
Two (2) letters of recommendation are required
A current CV or detailed resumé is required
Nature of award
The award is presented at the APhA Annual Meeting and consists
of an awards plaque, complimentary APhA Annual Meeting registration and
reimbursement for meeting-related travel expenses, according to current travel policies
and up to the maximum budgeted by APhA.
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