Awards
Every year, pharmacists gather from around West Virginia to honor those who have represented the best of our profession.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, October 9, 2026!
The West Virginia Pharmacists Association is now accepting nominations for its 2026 awards, to be presented at the WVPA Annual Convention, November 7, 2026, in Huntington, WV.
Nomination guidelines:
- Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged.
- You do not need to be a WVPA member to submit a nomination or to be nominated.
- Nominees must hold an active WVPA membership in order to receive an award. Non-member nominees are still eligible for consideration, but membership must be current at the time of the award.
- Nominations close: Friday, October 9, 2026
Nomination Forms
Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award
Excellence in Innovation Award
James H. Beal Award
Recognition of meritorious services performed in furthering the interests of the profession of pharmacy in West Virginia.
Bowl of Hygeia Award
Recognition of outstanding record of community service, which apart from being a pharmacist, reflects well on the profession.
Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award
Recognition of excellence and outstanding contributions to the state association and community.
Excellence in Innovation Award
Recognition of innovative pharmacy practice which has resulted in improved patient care.
WVPA Thomas E. Menighan Lifetime Achievement Award
This award has been established to commemorate the contributions of Past APhA CEO and WV native, Thomas Menighan, and recognizes up to one pharmacist annually for outstanding service to the profession of pharmacy.
WVPA Pharmacy Technician of the Year
Recognizes pharmacy technicians in any practice setting who have made major contributions to the expanding role of the pharmacy technician, the profession of pharmacy, and the Association through excellence in the performance of technician duties and a dedication to service and compassion in the care of patients.
WVPA Student Pharmacist of the Year
Recognition of a student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills paired with exceeding devotion and volunteer involvement to WVPA and the pharmacy community.
Generation RX Champion's Award
Recognition of preventing prescription drug abuse and diversion.