Upsher-Smith, NASPA honor 42 pharmacists with Excellence in Innovation Award
Upsher-Smith and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations have announced the 2020 NASPA Excellence in Innovation Award recipients. Forty-two pharmacists from across the nation were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the profession of pharmacy. The annual award is coordinated by NASPA and sponsored by Upsher-Smith.
“Upsher-Smith is pleased to continue its long tradition of partnering with the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations and several state pharmacy associations to award pharmacists for their innovation, outstanding leadership and service to community,” said Rusty Field, president and CEO of Upsher-Smith. “Pharmacists are vital to our healthcare system and for the past year, their limits have been put to the test. So now, more than ever, we are very proud to honor these 2020 awardees.”
"For nearly a decade, The National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations has had the opportunity to partner with Upsher-Smith to recognize pharmacists who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to patients and dedication to advancing pharmacy,” said Rebecca Snead, NASPA executive vice president. "As we continue to cope with a global pandemic, we are reminded of the critical role that our pharmacists play in helping patients stay healthy. We are very grateful to Upsher-Smith for supporting these pharmacists with the Excellence in Innovation Award.”
The 2020 Excellence in Innovation Award recipients include:
- Alabama: Ross Woods;
- Alaska: ANTHC Pharmacy Compliance Team;
- Arizona: Darren Clonts;
- Arkansas: Anne Pace;
- California: Nathan Painter;
- Colorado: Rachael Duncan;
- Connecticut: Nathaniel Rickles;
- Delaware: Jaqueline Tanzer;
- Florida: Timothy Rogers;
- Georgia: Nikki Adams Bryant;
- Hawaii: Brian White;
- Illinois: Lisa Maria Florence-Ray;
- Indiana: Matthew Covert;
- Iowa: Michael Daly;
- Kansas: Emily Prohaska;
- Kentucky: Sarah Vickey;
- Louisiana: LaKeisha Williams;
- Maine: Joe Lorello;
- Maryland: Megan Ehret;
- Massachusetts: Christine Do;
- Michigan: David Bright;
- Minnesota: Alison Kingsbury;
- Mississippi: Jeffrey Clark and Jeffery King;
- Missouri: Laura Challen;
- Montana: Kristi Monson;
- New Hampshire: Namone Pike;
- New Mexico: Amy Bachyrycz;
- North Carolina: Gregory Vassie and Franklin Roye;
- North Dakota: Ramona Sorenson;
- Ohio: Sue Paul;
- Oregon: Pharmacy Artifact Sorting Team;
- Pennsylvania: Kyle McCormick;
- Rhode Island: Joseph Bizier;
- South Carolina: Amelia Milejczak;
- Tennessee: Amanda Gillion;
- Texas: Benjamin McNabb;
- Utah: Roxanne Thacker;
- Washington: Chuck Paulsen;
- Wisconsin: Theresa Frey; and
- Wyoming: Nathon Parker.