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Iowa Pharmacy Association Awards

The Iowa Pharmacy Association accepts award nominations until April 1st.  Please click on award link to submit online nominations.  Letters of support are recommended and may be submitted to ipa@iarx.org.  Include your name, and nominee’s name, practice site, and a short description in support of their nomination.

Excellence in Innovation Award

Pharmacy Technician of the Year Award

 
Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award

Patient Care Partner Award

Robert G. Gibbs Distinguished Pharmacist Award

Karbeling Leadership Award

 

Honorary President

Poster Presentation Award  

Appreciation Award

Bowl of Hygeia Award  

Health-System Pharmacist of the Year

 


Excellence in Innovation Award

The Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award recognizes pharmacists who have demonstrated significant innovations in their respective practices. Developed under the auspices of the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA), the award is funded by Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc.

Recipients:

2011     Jim Hoehns, Waterloo
2010     Lori Schirmer, West Des Moines
2009     Michael Case Haub, West Des Moines
2008     Anisa Fornoff, Ankeny
2007     Josh Feldmann, Cascade
2006     DeeAnn Wedemeyer Oleson, Guthrie Center
2005     Craig Logemann, Ankeny
2004     Jennifer Musick, Cedar Rapids
2003     Mike Cuesta, Clive
2002     Sue Purcell, Dubuque
2001     Jay Currie, Mount Vernon
2000     Randy McDonough, Iowa City
1999     Mary Tasler, Waterloo
1998     Carl Chalstrom, Anamosa
1997     John Forbes, Urbandale
1996     Patrick Travis, Shenandoah
1995     Lisa Ploehn, Davenport
1994     Rex McKee, Traer
1993     Ray Buser, Cedar Rapids

Young Pharmacist of the Year Award

The “Young Pharmacist of the Year Award” is a national awards program sponsored by Pharmacists Mutual and state pharmaceutical associations.  Created in 1987, the award is designed to fulfill a twofold purpose: To encourage young pharmacists’ participation in association and community activities and to annually recognize one young pharmacist in each state for involvement and dedication to the practice of pharmacy. To be nominated for this award, you much be in your first 10 years of practice.

Recipients:

2011     CoraLynn Trewet, Ankeny
2010     Kristin Meyer, Marshalltown
2009     Sally Haack, Urbandale
2008     Nancee Waterbury, Iowa City
2007     Carrie Koenigsfeld, Johnston
2006     Lindsey Stephens, Des Moines
2005     Tammy Bullock, Maquoketa
2004     DeeAnn Wedemeyer Oleson, Guthrie Center
2003     Josh Feldmann, Cascade
2002     Brad Tice, Urbandale
2001     Connie Connolly, Mason City
2000     Brian Benson, West Des Moines
1999     Teresa Klepser, Iowa City
1998     Michele Evink, Sioux City
1997     Tom Halterman, West Des Moines
1996     Brenda Thies, Waterloo
1995     Randy McDonough, Iowa City
1994     Dan Murphy, Davenport
1993     David Brotherson, Davenport
1992     Mary Teresi, Iowa City
1991     Carl Chalstrom, Waterloo
1990     John Forbes, Urbandale
1989     Matt Osterhaus, Maquoketa
1988     Kathy Mitchell, Des Moines
1987     Jim Wallace, Davenport

Robert G. Gibbs Distinguished Pharmacist Award  

The Distinguished Pharmacist Award is given to a pharmacist in recognition of outstanding contribution to the profession of pharmacy and the Iowa Pharmacy Association.

Recipients:

2011     Thomas Temple, Des Moines
2010     Leman Olson, Mason City
2009     Lon Larson (posthumously)
2008     Jordan Cohen, Iowa City
2006     T.J. Johnsrud, Conrad
2005     Jerry Karbeling (posthumously)
2004     Jim Miller, Dubuque
2001     Dennis Killion, Red Oak
1999     Gilbert Banker, Iowa City
1993     Rollin Bridge, Lamoni
1992     Norman C. Johnson, West Des Moines
1990     Robert J. Osterhaus, Maquoketa
1984     C. Boyd Granberg, West Des Moines
1983     Dale Wurster, Iowa City
1982     Max Eggleston, Waverly
1981     Jack Bare, Pleasantville
1980     Louis Zopf, Iowa City
1979     Robert G. Gibbs, Des Moines

Bowl of Hygeia Award Contact Joan Stover at IPA for nomination information

The “Bowl of Hygeia Award” was designed to provide special recognition to a pharmacist who has made considerable contributions in the area of community service.  Co-sponsored by the Wyeth-Ayerst Company, the award is part of a national awards program which recognizes one pharmacist from each state for outstanding community service.

Recipients

2011     Robert Greenwood, Waterloo
2010     John Forbes, Urbandale
2009     Mark Nessen, Corydon
2008     Leman Olson, Mason City
2007     Lisa Ploehn, Bettendorf
2006     Roland Reznecek, Centerville
2005     John Ballensky Sigourney
2004     Hal Jackson, Winterset
2003     Susan Lutz, Altoona
2002     John Rode, Mount Pleasant
2001     Steve Firman, Cedar Falls
2000     Shirley Winckler, Sioux City
1999     Dennis Jorgensen, Panora
1998     Jerry Karbeling, Polk City
1997     Alan Shepley, Mount Vernon    
1996     Edward Maier, Mapleton
1995     Gill Hartliep, Marshalltown
1994     Russell E. Johnson, West Des Moines
1993     Robert Wilhelm, Dyersville
1992     Greg Hoyman, Emmetsburg
1991     T.J. Johnsrud, Conrad
1990     Tom Vlassis, Des Moines
1989     William Alexander, Victor
1988     Gordon Rosenthal, Clear Lake
1987     Delmar E. Kramersmeier, Eagle Grove
1986     Donald J. Welp, Bancroft
1985     Robert Griffiths, Spirit Lake
1984     Clarence B. Caldwell, Pella
1983     Jack W. Kiburz, West Des Moines
1982     Robert J. Osterhaus, Maquoketa
1981     Harold G. Woodruff, Jefferson
1980     Robert E. Ohrlund, Storm Lake
1979     Darwin J. Williams, Webster City
1978     Arlan D. Van Norman, Swea City
1977     Ferrell C. Reed, Clarinda
1976     Rollin C. Bridge Lamoni
1975     David W. Rambo, Decorah
1974     Jack L. Bare, Pleasantville
1973     Calvin C. Woods, Fort Dodge
1972     Rex Moorman, Atlantic
1971     John T. Engel, Williamsburg
1970     Elmer J. Norgaard, Harlan
1969     Bernard F. Wilder, Des Moines
1968     John H. Hauth, New Hampton
1967     Robert J. Nedrow, Sac City
1966     Max W. Eggleston, Waverly
1965     Max E. Ireland, Storm Lake
1964     Gale W. Stapp, Oskaloosa
1963     Charles Hughes, Emmetsburg
1962     Wilson Kouba, Anamosa
1961     John S. Veenker, Northwood
1960     Otto A. Bjornstad, Spencer
1959     Wilbur J. Boortz, Council Bluffs
1958     Richard M. Hofmann, Ottumwa (first recipient nationally)

Honorary President

IPA’s “Honorary President” is selected on an annual basis to recognize a lengthy and sustained commitment of support for the Iowa Pharmacy Association.

Recipients

2011-12    James McEnany, Marion
2010-11    Dwayne Plender, Orange City
2009-10    Joe Cunningham, Waukon
2008-09    Ray Buser, Fairfax
2007-08    Rick Morrow, Des Moines

2006-07    Allen Fann, Atlantic
2005-06    Lloyd Matheson, Iowa City
2004-05    Joe Mahrenholz, Panora
2003-04    Russ Johnson, Urbandale
2002-03    Hal Jackson, Winterset
2001-02    Phyllis Olson, Urbandale
2000-01    Gus Erickson, Garner
1999-00    Norm Johnson, West Des Moines
1998-99    Bill and Shirley Winckler, Sioux City
1997-98    Phillip Levine, Des Moines
1996-97    Marion Reis, Sioux City
1995-96    Jackie Scott, DeWitt
1994-95    David Carew, Iowa City
1993-94    Burdeen Withrow, Des Moines
1992-93    Robert Griffiths, Spirit Lake
1991-92    Dan Regan, Waukon
1990-91    Jack Kiburz, West Des Moines
1989-90    Robert Nedrow, Sac City
1988-89    Wendle Kerr, Iowa City
1987-88    Jack Van Norman, Swea City
1986-87    Wilson Kouba, Anamosa
1985-86    Dwayne Richards, Des Moines
1984-85    John Brueckner, Dyersville
1983-84    Paul Crews, Knoxville
1982-83    Bill Tipton, Nevada
1981-82    Chuck Hughes, Emmetsburg
1980-81    Bruce Firman, Nashua

Insight Scholarship Award - this award is no longer given but is listed here for historical value

The Insight Scholarship was an award sponsored by the Iowa Pharmacy Foundation and AmeriSource and supported by the Iowa Pharmacy Association, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy.  It was designed to recognize pharmacy student leadership and vision.  Students write essays addressing timely topics and are awarded for their vision for the profession and ability to clearly articulate ideas and issues. It was discontinued in 2003, with Foundation dollars being shifted to other student support initiatives. 

Recipients:

2003
Discuss what you think can be done to instill professionalism in pharmacy students and new graduates, focusing on the importance of membership and involvement in professional organizations.
Emily Rogers, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Audrey Smith, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

2002
What do you think patients expect from their pharmacist and how may these expectations change in the future.  In your opinion, what can the pharmacy profession do to impact desired changes in existing public expectations?
Jill Flaherty, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Jacqueline Hodgins, The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

2001
Describe the potential impact of collaboration and unification efforts of professional pharmacy organizations, including student organizations.  Include in your discussion the advantages and disadvantages of these strategies and the factors associated with unification at the student, state and national level.
Holly O’Connor, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Kelly Brock, The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

2000
Discuss the pharmacist’s role as an advocate for public health and how pharmacy can become more involved in public health initiatives.
Lisa Cooley, The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
Dan Heller, The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

1999
Discuss how collaborative efforts with other healthcare professionals can be fostered.
Lisa Izzo, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Mike Brownlee, The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

1998
Discuss what pharmacists, organized pharmacy and colleges of pharmacy should do to educate the public on what they should expect from their pharmacist.
Aaron Middlekauff, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Zach McMahon, The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

1997
Discuss what it means to you to be a professional.  Incorporate thoughts on what professional associations and Colleges of Pharmacy can do to foster professionalism in pharmacy students.
Julie Laumann, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Keri Mattes, The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

1996
Discuss views on whether pharmacists practicing pharmaceutical care should be certified or credentialed and if so, who should be the certifying body.
DeeAnn Wedemeyer Oleson, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Angela Michel, The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

1995
Discuss ways to increase public awareness of the value of pharmaceutical care.
Josh Benner, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Brian Kuehl, The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

1994
Discuss the implementation of pharmaceutical care.
Angela Paniagua, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Jeremy Laffin, The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

1993
Discuss your interpretation of the term professionalism in reference to the changing practice of pharmacy including issues such as mandatory patient counseling, automation, and the role of technicians.
 George Makar, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Angela Kuehl, The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

1992
Discuss the pharmacist legend class of drugs.
John Bentley, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Beth Logsdon , The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

1991
Discuss the pharmacist’s responsibility in providing quality pharmaceutical care to patients in community, hospital and long term care environments.
Steve Timmerman,  The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
Angela Hoth, The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

Appreciation Award

The Iowa Pharmacists Association Appreciation Award was created in 1988 to recognize individuals or organizations for their support of organized pharmacy in the state of Iowa.

Recipients:

2011    Individual    Emily Dykstra, Sioux City
           Corporate    McKesson
2010    Individual    Bob Greenwood, Waterloo
           Individual    Josh Feldmann, Epworth
           Individual    Kyle Peters, Sioux City
           Individual    Heather Rickertsen, Dubuque
2009    Individual    Michelle Bottenberg, Waukee
           Individual   
Betsy Chrischilles, Iowa City
           Individual    Robert Osterhaus, Maquoketa
           Individual    John Swegle, Mason City
2008    Individual    Julie Kuhle, Indianola
           Corporate   Outcomes Pharmaceutical Healthcare
2007    Individual   Gov. Tom Vilsack, Des Moines
           Individual   Roger Tracy, Iowa City
           Corporate   Farm Bureau
2006    Individual   Tammy Twait, Kansas City, MO
           Corporate   Mallenckrodt, Inc.
2005    Individual   Lisa Ploehn and Ann Amling, Bettendorf
           Corporate   Pharmacists Mutual Companies
2004    Individual   Bob Ostesrhaus, Maquoketa
           Corporate
   Eisai
2003    Individual   Kirk Hayes
           Corporate
   GlaxoSmithKline
2002    Individual   Bruce Alexander
            Corporate
   Ortho-McNeil and Ortho Biotech
2001     Joe Mahrenholz
2000     McKesson Drug Company
1999     Phyllis Olson
1998     Eli Lilly and Company
1997     Betsy Chrischilles, Associate Professor, Department of Preventive Medicine and Environmental HealtH, University of Iowa,
            College of Medicine
1996     Gilbert Banker, Ph.D., Dean,  The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
           
Stephen Hoag, Ph.D., Dean, Drake University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
            Richard L. Hankinson, Pharmacy Product Coordinator,
 Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Iowa
           
Henri Manasse, Jr., Vice President for Health Sciences, University of Iowa
1995     Iowa Center for Pharmaceutical Care Faculty
                        Jay D. Currie, Pharm.D., R.Ph.,
                        Randy P. McDonough, R.Ph.,
                        John P. Rovers, Pharm.D., BCPS,  
                        Harry P. Hagel, R.Ph., M.S., BCPS, BCNSP
           
Iowa Medicaid DUR Commission
                       
Larry Beaty, M.D., Des Moines, Iowa
                         Steve Elliott, D.O., Ph.D., Des Moines, Iowa
                        Greg Hoyman, R.Ph., Emmetsburg, Iowa
                        Matt Osterhaus, R.Ph., Maquoketa, Iowa
                        Paul Perry, Ph.D., Iowa City, Iowa
                        Jim Scott, R.Ph., Davenport, Iowa
                        Fred Strickland, D.O., Des Moines, Iowa
                        Rick Wilkens, M.D., West Des Moines, Iowa
1994     M.E. (Bill) Ward, Director, Human Resources,  Maytag
              Robert Arnould, Former Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives
1993     Glaxo
1992     Searle
1991     Linn Photo
1990     The Upjohn Company
1989     Druggists Mutual Insurance
1988     Marion Laboratories

Health-System Pharmacist of the Year  

The Health-System Pharmacist of the Year Award is a national awards program sponsored by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.  This award is presented to a health-system pharmacist who meets the following criteria: service to the profession of pharmacy, and specifically hospital pharmacy; contributions to pharmacy programs; cooperation with the entire health care team; and service to the community.

Past Recipients:

2011     Kevin Cassatt, Davenport
2010     Brian Benson, West Des Moines
2009     Paul Abramowitz, Coralville
2008     Diane Reist, Cedar Rapids
2007     Bruce Alexander, Iowa City
2006     Jim Wallace, Davenport
2005     Bill Baer, Chariton
2004     Geoff Wall, Des Moines
2003     Doug Geraets, Iowa City
2002     Steve Nelson, Iowa City
2001     Michele Evink, Osceola
2000     Allen Fann, Atlantic
1999     Mary Phipps, Des Moines
1998     Sharon Meyer, Council Bluffs
1997     Harry Hagel, Clive
1996     Charlie Falbo, West Des Moines
1994     John Rode, Mount Pleasant
1992     Curtis Olthoff, Council Bluffs
1990     Vicki Jain, Des Moines
1988     Mary Beth Gross, Des Moines
1985     Phyllis Olson, Urbandale
1984     Jon Beyer, Waterloo

Pharmacy Technician of the Year Award  

The Pharmacy Technician of the Year Award is an award designed to recognize a pharmacy technician in Iowa who has demonstrated outstanding involvement in the Iowa Pharmacy Association and enthusiasm for the profession of pharmacy in Iowa.

Past Recipients:

2011     Debra Kaiser, Waverly
2010     Renee Coyle, Dubuque
2009     Marie Myhre, Webster City
2008     Ronda Arends, Rock Rapids
2007     Cheryl McFarland, Odebolt
2006     Lori Foster, Marengo
2005     Sonya Jones, Maquoketa
2004     Julie Harvey, Des Moines
2003     Tracy Adams, Newton
2002     Julia Hartman, Muscatine
2001     Richard Schmidt, Iowa City
2000     Mary Ellen Barry, Des Moines
1999     Theresa Dunkin, Iowa City

Patient Care Partner Award 

The Patient Care Partner Award was designed to recognize an innovative and creative practice that has demonstrated an enhanced level of care in an Iowa community, and brings health care providers together to better serve their patients.  The award will be presented to a physician, medical practice, clinic, or other health care provider who has developed a patient care program that works cooperatively with patients and pharmacists to optimize patient care.  The award is sponsored by Eisai.

Past Recipients:

2011     Joel Gordon, M.D., Iowa City
2010     Partners in Health Clinics, Des Moines
2009     Bernard Leman, M.D., Des Moines
2008     John Sutherland, M.D., Waterloo
2007     Brad Archer, M.D., West Des Moines
2006     Mary O'Connell, M.D. and Sheri Kelchen, APRN, Cascade
2005     Steve Craig, M.D., Des Moines
2004     William Jagiello, D.O., Des Moines
2003     Kim Brandt, MD, Mount Vernon
2002     Charles Vernon, MD, Anamosa

Karbeling Leadership Award 

In tribute to the leadership service provided by the late Jerry Karbeling, the Iowa Pharmacy Association and the Iowa Pharmacy Foundation have established a special leadership recognition award for student pharmacists at Iowa’s two colleges of pharmacy. The award is designed to recognize two student pharmacists (one from Drake University and one from the University of Iowa) for their contributions to professional organizations and the political process. Each College of Pharmacy submits one nomination to the IPA Board of Trustees recognizing the most deserving P3 student who has made significant contributions to the political process and professional organizations as a student pharmacist.

2011    Andrew North, Drake University
           Courtney Gent, University of Iowa
2010    Jordan Ruestman, Drake University
           Farah Towfic, University of Iowa
2009    Stephanie Swain, Drake University
           Amber Riesselman, University of Iowa
2008    Emily Nufer, Drake University
           Ann Higley, University of Iowa
2007    Kayla Hatt, Drake University
           Sarah Snyder, University of Iowa
2006    Katie Ruedinger, Drake University
           Danielle Ficke, University of Iowa


Poster Presentation Award

The Poster Presentation Award recognizes one original project each year that advances the practice of pharmacy in Iowa.  Poster abstracts are submitted prior to the IPA Annual Meeting and are utilized to judge award nominees.  The final award selection is based on the overall poster presentation.  Posters are judged on originality/innovation, reproducibility, impact on the profession, presentation and methodology.  The winner is announced at Saturday night’s banquet during the Iowa Pharmacy Association’s Annual Meeting.

Past Recipients:

2011
Evaluation of Pharmacist Decision Making and Opinions Involving Prescriptions with a High Probability of Causing Patient Harm, Colleen S. Kann, PharmD/Pharmacy Resident , James D. Hoehns, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, John E. Sutherland, MD, James J. Poock, MD, Northeast Iowa Medical Education Foundation

2010
Development and implementation of a medication therapy management service in a primary care clinic serving an underinsured population Marie Marcelino, PharmD, MBA/PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident; Kathleen Horner, PharmD, BCPS; Chad Triplett,PharmD, BCPS; Deanna McDanel, PharmD, BCPS; Ryan Jacobsen, PharmD, BCPS; University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

2009
Relationship Between Medication Intolerance And Achieving Therapeutic Goals For Hypertension, Diabetes, And Hyperlipidemia,
Julianna M Kula, Pharm D, pharmacy resident, James D. Hoehns, Pharm.D., BCPS, Michelle L. Graham, M.D., John E. Sutherland, M.D., Robert Greenwood, RPh., Erin Thatcher

2008
The Effect of Sample Medication Restrictions on Prescribing Patterns at a Private Internal Medicine Clinic” Andrew Miesner, Pharm.D.; Dan Allen, M.D.; Carrie Koenigsfeld, Pharm.D.; and Geoffrey Wall, Pharm.D., BCPS, CGP.

2007
Implementation and Marketing of a Community Pharmacy Based Shingles Vaccine Administration Program, Sarah Boyce, Pharm.D.

2006
Assessing Risk of Cardiovascular Disease for Union Workers and Their Dependents:  Results of A Pharmacist-Managed Health Screening Program,
Yifei Liu, MS; Randal P. McDonough, PharmD, MS; William R. Doucette, PhD; Xiaoyun Pan, BS; Kathleen Miller, BS Pharm

2005     
Evaluating the Implementation of a Medication Quality Assurance Program: Attitudes and Effectiveness,
Rebekah M. Jackowski, Pharm.D.; Karen B. Farris, Ph.D.; Jay D. Currie, Pharm.D.

2004    “Implementation of Standardized Chemotherapy Orders Through Citywide Collaboration”.  Julie Suiter, Pharm.D., BCOP; John L’Estrange, Pharm.D.; Mary Beth Gross, Pharm.D.; Michelle Kraber, R.Ph.; Jan Lovett, RN; Teresa McNeal, R.Ph.; Sharon Meyer, Pharm.D.; Roy Overton, III, D.O.; Cheri Saner; Evelyn Schnoor, MSN, RN, ARNP, CS; Maren Steensen, Pharm.D.; Mark Westberg, M.D.; Greg Young, R.Ph.

2003 “A Cost-Benefit Analysis on the Implementation of a Cardiovascular Wellness Program from the Pharmaceutical Care Provider Perspective”.  Justin Wilson, Pharm.D.; Matt Osterhaus, B.S.Pharm.; Karen Farris, Ph.D.; William Doucette, Ph.D.; Jay Currie, Pharm.D.; Jane Osterhaus, Ph.D.; Raymond Townsend, Pharm.D.; Tammy Bullock, Pharm.D.; Patty Kumbera, B.S.Pharm.

2002     “Development and Implementation of a Cardiovascular Risk Management Program in a Self-Insured Company by Community Pharmacists.”Brenna     Button, Pharm.D.; Matt Osterhaus, R.Ph.; Jay Currie, Pharm.D.; Patty Kumbera, R.Ph.; Karen Farris, PhD.; Bill Doucette, PhD.

2001     “Vancomycin Dosing Nomogram in the Elderly Veteran Population", Cheryl Cropp, Sharon Foust

2000     “Implementation of Antiemetic Guidelines for Adult Chemotherapy Patients in Two Private Hospitals”, John L’Estrange, Julie Suiter

1999    
“Implementation of a Headache Educational Program by a Community Pharmaceutical Care Resident",
Carrie Foust; Jay Currie; Al   Shepley; Marla   Tonn

 
 

 

   
   
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