Established in 2005 as the successor to the ASHP Certificate of Appreciation, the ASHP Award of Excellence may be conferred annually to an individual or group of individuals in recognition of a specific recent contribution or achievement that has advanced the ability of hospital and health-system pharmacists in the United States to serve the needs of patients. Pharmacists and nonpharmacists, regardless of practice area or ASHP-membership status, are eligible. There is no limit to the number of awards that may be made annually. The award is intended to recognize an individual or group of individuals for a recent singular, nationally significant achievement or contribution rather than for career-long contributions. Include the following information when submitting your nomination.

Letters of nomination should include the following information:

1. Professional position of the nominee (or individuals in a group) at the time of the contribution or achievement,
2. Current professional position of the nominee or individuals in a group,
3. Summary of the contribution or achievement,
4. Brief statement about how the contribution or achievement advanced the ability of hospital and health-system pharmacists in the United States to serve the needs of patients, and
5. Brief statement about why the contribution or achievement is of national significance.

Nominating Instructions

ASHP members are invited, annually, to suggest nominees in writing with substantiating evidence. Current ASHP Board members and ASHP staff are not eligible. When the annual call for nominations is issued, a date deadline for nominating is stated.

Current and Past Recipients

• 2009 - Christopher A. Hatwig, M.S., R.Ph., FASHP
• 2008 - Daniel E. Buffington, Pharm.D., MBA
• 2007 - J. Lyle Bootman, Ph.D.
• 2007- Indian Health Service Pharmacists:
  -Michael P. Lee, Pharm.D.
  -Timothy M. Murray, Pharm.D.
  -Ryan R. Schupbach, Pharm.D.
  -Jodi N. Sparkman, Pharm.D.
  -Travis E. Watts, Pharm.D.
• 2006 - Marvin Shepherd
• 2005 - Jimmy Mitchell