Awards & Recognition
NAPPSA honors members who demonstrate exceptional dedication to the profession, the association, and the communities we serve. Each year at the Annual Scientific Conference & Exposition, we celebrate those who exemplify the NAPPSA mission.
Annual Awards
Presented each year at the NAPPSA Annual Scientific Conference & Exposition, these awards recognize outstanding achievement, service, and leadership among our members and the broader pharmacy community.
Distinguished Service Award
Honors a member who has demonstrated sustained and exceptional service to NAPPSA and to the pharmacy profession over many years.
Presidential Award
Presented at the discretion of the NAPPSA President to recognize extraordinary contributions to the association during the current term.
Excellence in Science Award
Recognizes a member who has made significant contributions to pharmaceutical sciences, drug discovery, or pharmacy practice research.
Community Impact Award
Celebrates a member or group whose work has meaningfully improved health outcomes or pharmacy access in the communities they serve.
Young Professional Award
Recognizes an emerging leader under 40 who has shown outstanding promise in pharmacy practice, research, or association leadership.
Award categories reflect NAPPSA recognition programs. Specific award names and categories are confirmed annually by the Executive Board. Contact us at nappsa@nappsa.org for the current year’s award details.
NAPPSA Fellows (FNAPPSA)
The FNAPPSA designation is among the highest honors NAPPSA confers — recognizing members who have given sustained, distinguished service to the association and to the pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences professions.
The current roster of NAPPSA Fellows is maintained on our Leadership page, where you can learn more about the individuals who have earned this distinguished designation.
Questions About Awards or Recognition?
Reach out to the NAPPSA Executive Office for information about current award categories, past recipients, or how to recognize a deserving colleague.