Manager of the Year
This is an annual award established by AAHP to recognize the accomplishments of a pharmacist in a purely management position. It recognizes the exceptional work of the recipient during the last 12 to 18 months. 

Clinician of the Year
This is an annual award established by AAHP to recognize the accomplishments of a pharmacist in a clinical pharmacy position who provides an innovative approach to pharmaceutical care, has made outstanding contributions to clinical pharmacy, and serves as a role model for fellow clinicians. It recognizes the exceptional work of the recipient during the last 12 to 18 months. 

Residency Preceptor of the Year
This is an annual award established by AAHP to recognize the accomplishments of an Arkansas pharmacy residency preceptor who has demonstrated exceptional mentorship in developing residents by serving as a role model with passion for knowledge sharing.  It recognizes the exceptional work of the recipient during the last 12 to 18 months. 

New Practitioner of the Year
This is an annual award established by AAHP to recognize a pharmacist who has been active in the practice of pharmacy for 7 years or less and displays leadership, professionalism, and dedication to the future of health-system pharmacy. It recognizes the exceptional work of the recipient during the last 12 to 18 months.

Staff Pharmacist of the Year
This is an annual award established by AAHP to recognize the accomplishments of a staff pharmacist who has exhibited interest and incentive in the practice of the profession of pharmacy above the level required in a staff position. This award recognizes work accomplished within the past 12 to 18 months and is open to frontline staff pharmacists. 

Technician of the Year
This is an annual award established by AAHP in 1995 to recognize the contributions and achievements of a career technician who works to advance the practice of pharmacy and help promote opportunities for patient focused care. It recognizes the exceptional work of the recipient during the last 12 to 18 months. 

Student of the Year
This is an annual award established by AAHP in 2017 to recognize the contributions and achievements of a pharmacy student who displays leadership and advocates for the pharmacy profession. It recognizes the exceptional work of the recipient during the last 12 to 18 months.
*Award recipients must be actively practicing pharmacy in a health-system setting in the state of Arkansas.

Click here to download a form to nominate a colleague today for this year's AAHP Awards!  Deadline for submission is Wednesday, September 20, 2023! Email completed nomination form to AAHP secretary Melissa Shipp ([email protected]).