IPA Awards

The Iowa Pharmacy Association takes great pride in recognizing individuals for their contributions of leadership, patient care, professional involvement, and public service. These awards, presented during IPA’s Annual Meeting, serve to capture Iowa pharmacy’s spirit of service and its culture of professionalism. Review the 2025 IPA Awards Book.

Click the title of each award for description, history and nomination submission. Nomination Deadline: February 1
 

Bowl of Hygeia
2025 Recipient ― William (Bill) Drilling, RPh, Sioux City

Robert G. Gibbs Distinguished Pharmacist
2025 Recipient ― Jay Currie, BS Pharm, PharmD, FCCP, FAPhA, Mt. Vernon

Thomas R. Temple Mentorship Award
2025 Recipient ― Cheryl Clarke, EdD, BS Pharm, FAPhA, Waukee

Honorary President
2025 Recipient ― Mike Pursel, BS Pharm, MBA, CHP, Morrison, CO

Excellence in Innovation
2025 Recipient ― Aaron McDonough, PharmD, North Liberty

Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year 
2025 Recipient ― Grant Houselog, PharmD, CSPI, Sergeant Bluff

Health-System Pharmacist of the Year
2025 Recipient ― Allie Schlicher, PharmD, BCPS, Ames

Patient Care Partner Award
2025 Recipient ― University of Iowa Toxicology Team, Iowa City

Appreciation Award
2025 Recipient (Corporate) ― Onnen Company, Urbandale
2025 Recipient (Individual) ― Sue Mears, RPh, MBA, Urbandale

Pharmacy Technician of the Year 
2025 Recipient ― Molly Walter, CPhT, Coralville

Jerry Karbeling Leadership Award
2025 Recipient (Drake University) ― Kitri (Kit) Reimer
2025 Recipient (University of Iowa) ― Sabrina Renner

Poster Presentation (presented by the IPA Foundation)
2025 Recipient ― “Statewide Antimicrobial Stewardship Initiative: A Partnership Between the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy” – Erika J. Ernst, PharmD; Matthew Witry, PharmD, PhD; Michael Patten, DO; Kenzie Teno, MPH; Abby Hough, RN; DeeAnn Baage, RN; Lisa Vitale, RN; Cole Chapman, PhD

Good Governance Award
2025 Recipient ― Representative Matt W. Windschitl

Champion Advocate Award
2025 Recipient ― Charlie Hartig, PharmD, JD, Dubuque