Upsher-Smith, NASPA recognize 42 pharmacists with 2024 NASPA Excellence in Innovation Award
Upsher-Smith and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations announced the recipients of the 2024 NASPA Excellence in Innovation Award. This award, overseen by NASPA and sponsored by Upsher-Smith, honors pharmacists nationwide who demonstrate exceptional innovation in advancing patient care and the pharmacy profession.
The Excellence in Innovation Award celebrates pharmacists whose groundbreaking practices, methods or services have significantly enhanced patient outcomes and/or propelled the profession forward. Each year, more than 40 state pharmacy associations present the award to deserving recipients.
"Highlighting the achievements of innovative pharmacists dedicated to improving patient care is a privilege for us at Upsher-Smith," said Jim Maahs, head of commercial, Upsher-Smith. "We are proud to recognize these trailblazers whose efforts are transforming pharmacy practices and making a meaningful difference in their communities."
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Krystalyn Weaver, CEO of NASPA, added, "It's a privilege to honor these outstanding pharmacists whose innovative contributions are advancing patient care and the pharmacy profession. We are grateful for the support of Upsher-Smith and the participation of state pharmacy associations in recognizing excellence through this award."
The 2024 Excellence in Innovation Award recipients include:
- Alabama: Elise A. Dasinger
- Arizona: Tincy Maroor
- Arkansas: Jenny Wells
- California: Diana Arouchanova
- Colorado: Lynn A. Flach
- Connecticut: Kimberly Tynik
- Delaware: Saf Abraham
- Florida: Kelsey Cook
- Georgia: Tyler Cole Whitaker
- Hawaii: Garret Hino Jr.
- Illinois: Mayur V Shah
- Indiana: Lynn Thoma
- Iowa: Lynn Kassel
- Kansas: Paul Schiferl
- Kentucky: Emily Gatewood
- Louisiana: Nancy Caddigan
- Maryland: Amy Howard
- Massachusetts: Bhuren Patel
- Michigan: Amber Lanae Martirosov
- Minnesota: Derek Borkowski
- Missouri: Jason Wang
- Nebraska: Miranda J. Kuhr
- Nevada: Beth Slamowitz
- New Hampshire: Brittney Sorbello
- New Jersey: William Ashnault
- New Mexico: Alexandra Herman
- New York: Kara Smith
- North Carolina: Olivia Caron
- North Dakota: Maari Loy
- Ohio: Alison Cook
- Oklahoma: Benjamin Jolley
- Oregon: Thanh Le, RPh and Sandy Le
- Pennsylvania: Courtney B. Smith
- Rhode Island: Caitlin Kennedy
- South Carolina: Patricia H. Fabel
- Tennessee: Steve Pate
- Texas: Carlos Irula
- Vermont: Martin Irons
- Virginia: Henry Ranger
- Washington: Jacqueline Eide
- Wisconsin: Dan Persells
- Wyoming: Sommer Pederson