The Bowl of Hygeia, a prestigious award sponsored by NASPA and presented by KPhA, is given to the pharmacist who has compiled an outstanding record of community service, which, apart from his/her specific identification as a pharmacist, reflects well on the profession. The individual must have made considerable contributions in terms of community service which may include involvement in governmental activities separate from, or in addition to, his or her job. Selection is made by previous Kansas Bowl of Hygeia winners and is based on the following criteria:
1. Recipient must be a pharmacist, licensed in Kansas and a member in good standing of the Association.
2. Recipient must be living. Awards are not presented posthumously.
3. Recipient has not been a previous recipient of the award.
4. Recipient is not currently serving nor, has he/she served within the immediate past two years as an officer of the Association other than in an ex-officio capacity.
5. Recipient has compiled an outstanding record of community service, which, apart from his/her specific identification as a pharmacist, reflects well on the profession.
The Pharmacist of the Year award was developed in 1977 by KPhA and is presented annually to a KPhA member. Selection is made by the KPhA Board of Directors and is based on the following criteria:
1. Recipient must be a member in good standing.
2. Recipient must be a licensed pharmacist in Kansas.
3. Recipient must have contributed significantly to the advancement of the profession, the goals of KPhA, the reputation of Kansas Pharmacy, or other readily identifiable professional achievements during the year for which the award is given or at least in a reasonably recent time frame which would support the award title of the Pharmacist of the Year. These accomplishments are expected to be in areas other than ones directly related to employment.
4. Recipient must be an individual of the highest degree of integrity, and recognized as a professional leader.
The Outstanding Pharmacy Technician award was developed in 2018 by KPhA and is presented annually to a KPhA member. Selection is made by the KPhA Board of Directors and is based on the following criteria:
1. Recipient is a pharmacy technician that best exemplifies excellence in the performance of their duties, service to the community, and service to the profession.
2. Recipient must be a member of KPhA in good standing and must work in the state of Kansas.
Since 2006, the Champion of Pharmacy award has recognized and honored individuals in the political arena or those who utilize the political process to champion the profession of pharmacy. Selection is made by the KPhA Government Affairs Committee and is based on the following criteria:
1. Recipient has displayed dedication to the profession of pharmacy through the political process.
2. Recipient has served as a champion of the profession of pharmacy in their actions, whether it be in or utilizing the executive, legislative, or judicial branches.
The Bill Bays Award honors a staff member, pharmacist, technician, student or intern who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to raising awareness of the dangers of prescription drug abuse, substance use disorder or mental health awareness, among the general public and pharmacy community. The award is also intended to encourage educational prevention efforts aimed at patients, youth, and other members of the community. Selection is made by the Committee on Impaired Pharmacy Practice based on the following criteria:
1. Recipient must be a KPhA member in good standing.
2. Recipient must work in or be licensed in the State of Kansas.
3. Recipient cannot be a past recipient of the Cardinal Health Generation Rx award.
The Distinguished Young Pharmacist award is given to an individual with an entry degree in Pharmacy received less than 10 years ago and practicing retail, institutional, or consulting pharmacy in the year selected. Selection is made by the KPhA Board of Directors Executive Committee based on the following criteria:
1. Recipient must have documented participation in national pharmacy associations.
2. Recipent must have documented participation in professional programs.
3. Recipient must have documented participate in state association activities.
4. Recipient must show a record of community service.
The Excellence in Innovation award honors a qualified pharmacist who has demonstrated significant innovation in their respective practice, method or service directly or indirectly resulting in improved patient care and/or advancement of the profession of pharmacy. Selection is made by the KPhA Board of Directors.
The Sunflower Health Plan MTM Champion award recognizes one or more Kansas pharmacists who have made great strides in advocating for and developing MTM services in their pharmacy practice. Selection is made by Sunflower Health Plan based on the following criteria:
1. Developing a practice model that shows above average completion rates of CMR MTM cases by a pharmacy in which the individual practices.
2. Advocating for optimal pharmaceutical care through one or more of the following:
-Educating other pharmacists within Kansas regarding practice models related to MTM
-Developing and/or holding seminars or training sessions related to MTM
-Other advocacy initiatives that improve the health of Kansans through optimal MTM Services