Awards and Scholarship Opportunities

WVSHP recognizes individuals with outstanding commitments to the profession of pharmacy and practice in the state of WV.


Distinguished Pharmacist Award

Purpose: To recognize individual pharmacist who has demonstrated sustained contributions to WVSHP, SSHP, and/or the profession of pharmacy in WV through pharmacy practice, patient care, education, advocacy, service, and leadership.

Eligibility:

  • Open to all pharmacist members

Award Components:

  • Plaque or other display of recognition
  • Complimentary registration to annual meeting or 1 year membership

Selection Criteria:

  • Significant and sustained contributions to pharmacy practice, patient care, education, and/or advocacy
  • Leadership within the profession or community

Application Requirements:

  • Self or peer nomination; if self, include brief personal statement
  • CV
  • 2 letters of recommendation (be prepared to provide name and email address for letter writers at time of submission)


New Practitioner Award

Purpose: To recognize an individual new practitioner who has demonstrated sustained contributions to WVSHP, SSHP, and/or the practice of pharmacy in WV through leadership, innovations, and commitment to the profession of pharmacy.

Eligibility:

  • Licensed pharmacists in their first five (5) years of practice post-graduation
  • Includes pharmacy residents practicing in the state

Award Components:

  • Plaque or other display of recognition
  • Complimentary 1 year WVSHP membership

Selection Criteria:

  • Notable contributions to practice and/or the profession
  • Demonstrated leadership, innovation, and commitment to pharmacy practice

Application Requirements:

  • Self or peer nomination; if self, include brief personal statement
  • CV
  • 2 letters of support (if a peer nomination, submitter can count as one letter) (be prepared to provide name and email address for letter writers at time of submission)

Student Pharmacist Award

Purpose: To recognize individual student pharmacists who have demonstrated sustained contributions to WVSHP, SSHP, and/or the practice of pharmacy in WV through leadership, service, and professionalism.

Eligibility:

  • Open to all student pharmacist WVSHP members, including graduating P4s
  • Must be currently enrolled in a pharmacy program at an accredited institution within the state of WV

Award Components:

  • Scholarship award ($100)
  • Certificate of recognition
  • Complimentary 1 year WVSHP membership

Selection Criteria:

  • Demonstrated leadership and service within school, professional organizations, and/or community
  • Commitment to advancing pharmacy practice and patient care
  • In good academic standing
  • Professionalism

Application Requirements:

  • Personal statement
  • CV
  • 2 letters of recommendation (be prepared to provide name and email address for letter writers at time of submission)

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