This award acknowledges the institution that develops and implements state of the art processes to improve patient care and contribute to the practice of pharmacy.  Recipients of this award may be asked to present their achievement to the membership of KSHP either in the KSHP Newsletter, as a poster presentation, or a clinical/management pearl at an educational meeting

Award qualifications include:

• A practice of pharmacy within the state of Kentucky (or contiguous metropolitan area)
• The institution has implemented changes within the award cycle to make significant progress towards implementing one or more aspects of the ASHP Pharmacy Practice Advancement Initiative (PAI) including but not limited to: optimizing pharmacists roles within the health-system, advancing the application of information technology in the medication use process, advancing the use of pharmacy technicians, or successful implementation of new pharmacy practice initiatives.
• Must demonstrate positive outcomes for patient care, the institution, and the profession of pharmacy
• The process and implementation must be multidisciplinary and promote organizational development
• Submitting pharmacist must be a KSHP member.

A program summary not to exceed 400 words must be submitted with the application and include the following information:

• Background – description of need for program
• Goals and specific aims of the program
• Program description/methods – description of development process, role(s) of the pharmacist, timeline
• Results – when results are not yet available, include a description of how impact of the program will be measured
• Conclusion – established and/or expected clinical impact of the program
• Submissions may also include any pictures, graphs, figures or data tables that support the summary. Each of these must be clearly labeled and described. Such information will not count against the 400 word limit.

This award acknowledges the institution that develops and implements state of the art processes to improve patient care and contribute to the practice of pharmacy.  Recipients of this award may be asked to present their achievement to the membership of KSHP either in the KSHP Newsletter, as a poster presentation, or a clinical/management pearl at an educational meeting.  For the sake of this award a Small or Rural Hospital is defined as any hospital with 100 beds or less, as reported on the hospital’s most recently filed Medicare Cost Report OR any hospital operating outside of the Louisville/Lexington contiguous metropolitan area.

Award qualifications include:

• A practice of pharmacy within the state of Kentucky
• The institution has implemented changes within the award cycle with specific consideration to the needs of the Small or Rural Hospital practice environment to make significant progress towards implementing one or more aspects of the ASHP Pharmacy Practice Advancement Initiative (PAI) including but not limited to: optimizing pharmacists’ roles within the health-system, advancing the application of information technology in the medication use process, advancing the use of pharmacy technicians, or successful implementation of new pharmacy practice initiatives.
• Must demonstrate positive outcomes for patient care, the institution, and the profession of pharmacy
• The process and implementation must be multidisciplinary and promote organizational development
• Submitting pharmacist must be a KSHP member.

A program summary not to exceed 400 words must be submitted with the application and include the following information:

• Background – description of need for program
• Goals and specific aims of the program
• Program description/methods – description of development process, role(s) of the pharmacist, timeline
• Results – when results are not yet available, include a description of how impact of the program will be measured
• Conclusion – established and/or expected clinical impact of the program
• Submissions may also include any pictures, graphs, figures or data tables that support the summary. Each of these must be clearly labeled and described. Such information will not count against the 400 word limit.

Recognizes an individual pharmacist for their leadership, vision, and continuous contribution to the practice of pharmacy.

Award qualifications include:

• Must be a practicing pharmacist for at least five years in Kentucky (or contiguous metropolitan area)
• Specific outstanding achievements in the performance of regular duties including development of new systems, techniques, inventions, suggestions for improvement of patient care, and outstanding job accomplishments
• Sustained significant contributions to pharmacy practice at the practice site that increases or enhances pharmacist’s roles in providing patient care, improves the use of pharmacy systems or promotes innovative practice models or services
• Participation in community programs which add to or improve welfare and morale
• Awards and honors received for outstanding job accomplishments or contributions to the community
• Participation in advisory councils, committees, boards, etc.
• Documented sustained service to KSHP and other professional organizations at various levels
• Sustained involvement in precepting, research, publishing and presenting
• Active member in KSHP

Candidates provide their curriculum vitae to the Awards and Nominations Committee upon nomination.

Recognizes an innovative new practitioner who has made significant contributions to pharmacy practice in their first 1-5 years as a practitioner (or 1-5 years following a pharmacy residency training program). This award hopes to foster involvement from the beginning of one’s career.

Award qualifications include:

• Significant contributions to pharmacy practice at the institution or practice site that increases or enhances pharmacist’s roles in providing patient care, improves the use of pharmacy systems, or promotes innovative practice models or services Involvement in community and/or community service
• Documented service to KSHP and other professional organizations at various levels
• Involvement in precepting, research, publishing and presenting
• Self-improvement efforts through enrollment in formal and informal educational programs, and participation in technical and professional societies by presentation of papers, attending symposia, seminars, etc.
• One letter of recommendation from a member of KSHP
• Active member in KSHP

Candidates provide their curriculum vitae to the Awards and Nominations Committee upon nomination.

Recognizes an individual PGY1 pharmacy resident for their contribution to the practice of pharmacy through contributions and improvements at their institution/practice site and throughout the state during the residency year.

Award qualifications include:

• Graduate of a PGY1 Residency Program in Kentucky within the past year
• Significant contributions to pharmacy practice at the practice site that increases or enhances pharmacist’s roles in providing patient care, improves the use of pharmacy systems, or promotes innovative practice models or services
• Involvement in community and/or community service
• Documented service to KSHP d and other professional organizations at various levels
• Involvement in precepting, research, publishing and presenting
• Self-improvement efforts through enrollment in formal and informal educational programs, participation in technical and professional societies by presentation of papers, attending symposia, seminars, etc.
• Letter of recommendation from a KSHP member

Candidates provide their curriculum vitae to the Awards and Nominations Committee upon nomination.

Recognizes an individual PGY2 pharmacy resident for their contribution to the practice of pharmacy through contributions and improvements at their institution/practice site and throughout the state during their PGY2 residency year. Nominees will be considered based on their qualifications during their PGY2 year only (contributions/activities during PGY1 year will not be considered for this award).

 Award qualifications include:

• Graduate of a PGY2 Residency Program in Kentucky within the past year
• Active member of KSHP
• Significant contributions to pharmacy practice at the practice site that increases or enhances pharmacist’s roles in providing patient care, improves the use of pharmacy systems, or promotes innovative practice models or services within their PGY2 year
• Involvement in community and/or community service during their PGY2 year
• Documented service to KSHP and other professional organizations at various levels during their PGY2 year
• Involvement in precepting, research, publishing and presenting during their PGY2 year
• Self-improvement efforts through enrollment in formal and informal educational programs, participation in technical and professional societies by presentation of papers, attending symposia, seminars, etc. during their PGY2 year
• Letter of recommendation from a KSHP member

Candidates provide their curriculum vitae to the Awards and Nominations Committee upon nomination.

Recognizes outstanding performance by a pharmacy technician currently practicing in a Kentucky Health-Systems Pharmacy practice setting.

Award qualifications include:

• Active KSHP technician member
• A Certified Technician in a health-system pharmacy role for at least 3 years
• Demonstrates work towards advancement of the role of pharmacy technicians
• Outstanding performance in the workplace including mentoring of fellow technicians and serving as an advocate for patient care and patient safety

Candidates provide a letter summarizing their training and professional experience to the Awards and Nominations Committee upon nomination.

Recognizes an individual who has positively influenced the professional development of students, residents or new practitioners of KSHP.  The individual is not necessarily a faculty member or preceptor from a college of pharmacy.  Nominees are identified based on responses from student, resident and new practitioner members of KSHP.

Award qualifications include:

• Demonstrates active involvement in the professional growth and development of students, residents or new practitioners.
• Demonstrates provision of regular feedback, encouragement, and support, involvement in the development of professional pharmacy practice, and encouragement towards active engagement in professional advocacy organizations
• Mentor is a facilitator in helping mentees achieve competencies and career objectives.
• Active member of KSHP

Candidates provide their curriculum vitae to the Awards and Nominations Committee upon nomination.

This award recognizes an individual who has made important contributions to the advancement and expansion of pharmacy and/or pharmacy practice through scientific literature.

Award qualifications include:

• At least a 10-year record of publishing pharmacy-related literature
• Magnitude of contribution to pharmacy education, practice and/or future of pharmacy research
• Originality and innovation of content
• Scope of publications in terms of topic areas and place of publications
• Active member of KSHP and has not been a recipient of this award in the past 10 years

Candidates provide their curriculum vitae to the Awards and Nominations Committee upon nomination.

This award recognizes a residency program director who serves as a role model for residents and exemplifies leadership, creativity, and innovation throughout their program.

Award qualifications include:

• Current ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency program director who has been in the role for at least three years
• Demonstrates significant contributions to pharmacy education through teaching, leadership, mentorship, patient care and safety, program development and improvement, research, and resident and preceptor development
• Demonstrates provision of regular feedback, encouragement, and support, involvement in the development of professional pharmacy practice, and encouragement towards active engagement in professional advocacy organizations
• Exhibits dedication, innovation, creativity, leadership, teamwork, advocacy, patient care and safety, and role modeling
• Facilitates in helping mentees achieve competencies and career objectives
• Optimizes the quality of education in their program
• Enhances the overall residency experience for learners and preceptors
• Active member of KSHP and has not been a recipient of this award in the past 5 years

Candidates provide their curriculum vitae to the Awards and Nominations Committee upon nomination. Strongly encourage a letter of reference provided by a current or past resident and/or preceptor within the residency program.