WVPA Pharmacy Technician of the Year

Presented by WVPA, the Pharmacy Technician Award 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, dedication to service, and compassion in the care of patients. This recipient likely shows outstanding support of their coworkers and a dedication to professional development.

The award is based on the following criteria:

• The recipient must be an active technician member of the Association, in good standing, and licensed to practice as a pharmacy technician in West Virginia. The recipient must also have 5+ years of working experience as a pharmacy technician.
• The recipient cannot currently be enrolled in a pharmacy school.
• The recipient has worked to advance the practice of pharmacy in West Virginia.
• The recipient has demonstrated leadership among his/her peers.
• The recipient has participated in state and/or local association activities.
• The recipient should be nationally certified and practice at full scope based on state and federal regulations. The application should reflect examples of this practice.
• The recipient must demonstrate excellence in performing pharmacy technician duties, dedicated service, and a commitment to excellence overall.
• Any WVPA member can submit nominations that are in good standing.
• The recipient must not be a previous award recipient in the last ten years.