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 2026 IPA Awards Book.

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

Bowl of Hygeia
2026 Recipient ― Gerald (Jerry) Fleshner, RPh, Carroll

Robert G. Gibbs Distinguished Pharmacist
2026 Recipient ― Diane Reist, BS Pharm, PharmD, RPh, Cedar Rapids

Thomas R. Temple Mentorship Award
2026 Recipient ― Wendy Mobley-Bukstein, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, CHWC, NASM-CPT, FAPhA, FADCES, Clive

Honorary President
2026 Recipient ― Greg Johansen, RPh, Cumming

Excellence in Innovation
2026 Recipient ― Monica Nikseresht, PharmD, Glenwood

Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year 
2026 Recipient ― Benjamin (Ben) Miskle, PharmD, Iowa City

Health-System Pharmacist of the Year
2026 Recipient ― Morgan Herring, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA, West Des Moines

Patient Care Partner Award
2026 Recipient ― Primary Health Care (PHC)

Appreciation Award
2026 Recipient (Individual) ― Kate Gainer, PharmD, Clive
2026 Recipient (Corporate) ― SafeNetRx

Pharmacy Technician of the Year 
2026 Recipient ― Erin Halvorson, CPhT, Ladora

Jerry Karbeling Leadership Award
2026 Recipient (Drake University) ― Stacy Johnson
2026 Recipient (University of Iowa) ― Volta Adovor

Poster Presentation (presented by the IPA Foundation)
2026 Recipient ― “Barriers and Facilitators of Antimicrobial Stewardship Among Community Pharmacists in Iowa,” Andrew Miesner, PharmD, BCPS; Hannah Marsh, PharmD Candidate; Brenden Brass, PharmD Candidate

Good Governance Award
2026 Recipient ― Representative Shannon Lundgren

Champion Advocate Award
2026 Recipient ― Joseph (Joe) Greenwood, PharmD, Waterloo