The OPA Virtual Conference Award Ceremony held on June 5, 2021, celebrated award winners, nominees, and all pharmacy professionals. Each award winner was nominated and must meet stringent criteria that are reviewed by a committee that ranks their achievements. All the award winners are committed to the pharmacy profession, and the patients and communities they serve. Due to the cancellation of last year’s conference, two awards from 2020—the Student of Distinction Award and the Bowl of Hygeia were presented. Read more to learn about the award recipients.
Pharmacist of the Year Award 2021
The Pharmacist of the Year Award 2021 is presented for outstanding achievement, implementing new or expanded services in practice, and facing difficulties with unwavering strength
Bowl of Hygeia Award 2020: Nardine Nakhla
The Bowl of Hygeia Award 2020 is provided to a pharmacist on the basis of providing outstanding service to the community. Nardine is a pharmacist and valued academic that has made key contributions to
Bowl of Hygeia Award 2021: Antony Gagnon
The Bowl of Hygeia Award 2021 is provided to a pharmacist on the basis of providing outstanding service to the community. Antony is the epitome of dedication and a provider of
Exceptional Achievement in Research and Academia Award 2021: Lisa McCarthy
The Exceptional Achievement in Research and Academia Award 2021 is offered to a pharmacist who has committed significant time and effort to advance the profession through
New Practitioner of the Year Award 2021: Tiana Tilli
The New Practitioner of the Year Award 2021 recognizes a pharmacist who has been practicing for less than five years and whose commitment to patient care
Student of Distinction Award 2020: Nastaran Keshmiri
The Student of Distinction Award 2020 recognizes a graduating pharmacy student that has exhibited strong leadership qualities and a commitment to advancing the profession of pharmacy
Student of Distinction Award 2021: George Daskalakis
The Student of Distinction Award 2021 recognizes a graduating pharmacy student that has exhibited strong leadership qualities and a commitment to advancing the profession of pharmacy