The Arkansas Association of Health-System Pharmacists presented several awards during the 2007 AAHP Luncheon and Awards/Installation Banquet that was held Friday afternoon, October 12, 2006 at the Embassy Suites in Little Rock.

Congratulations to the 2006 recipients!

	Technician of the Year:  Lisa Newman, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock
	Staff Pharmacist of the Year:  Thomas Lowery, P.D., Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock
	Clinical Pharmacist of the Year:  Jason Derden, Pharm.D., St. Joseph's Mercy Health, Hot Springs
	Manager of the Year:  Rob Christian, P.D., Baptist Health Medical Center, North Little Rock
	New Practitioner of the Year:  Porsche Wiley, Pharm.D., Kroger Pharmacy, Little Rock

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This is an excellent way to honor the accomplishments of the professionals throughout the state. Please take a moment to nominate one of your colleagues for an award. The following awards will be presented to candidates nominated by their peers.

Click HERE to download and/or print a Nomination form. Mail, email, or fax nominations for the above awards by August 10, 2007, to APA, Attention AAHP, 417 South Victory Street, Little Rock, AR 72201-2923.

Manager of the Year:This is an annual award established by AAHP to recognize the accomplishments of a pharmacist in a purely management position. It recognizes the exceptional work of the recipient during the last 12 to 18 months.

McKesson Clinician of the Year:This is an annual award established by AAHP to recognize the accomplishments of a pharmacist in a clinical pharmacy position who provides an innovative approach to pharmaceutical care, has made outstanding contributions to clinical pharmacy, and serves as a role model for fellow clinicians. It recognizes the exceptional work of the recipient during the last 12 to 18 months.

New Practitioner of the Year:This is an annual award established by AAHP to recognize a pharmacist who has been active in the practice of pharmacy for 7 years or less and displays leadership, professionalism, and dedication to the future of health-system pharmacy. It recognizes the exceptional work of the recipient during the last 12 to 18 months.

Staff Pharmacist of the Year:This is an annual award established by AAHP to recognize the accomplishments of a staff pharmacist who has exhibited interest and incentive in the practice of the profession of pharmacy above the level required in a staff position. This award recognizes work accomplished within the past 12 to 18 months and is open to frontline staff pharmacists.

Technician of the Year:This is an annual award established by AAHP in 1995 to recognize the contributions and achievements of a career technician who works to advance the practice of pharmacy and help promote opportunities for patient focused care. It recognizes the exceptional work of the recipient during the last 12 to 18 months.

Pfizer Outstanding Health-System Pharmacist:This is an annual award established by Pfizer in 1992 to recognize the accomplishments of a pharmacist who not only is active professionally, but has also been actively involved in community service activities over the years.

Louise Pope Award:This award was established in 1993 to recognize individuals who have made sustained contributions to AAHP. This is not an annual award.

President's Awards are presented each year to the outgoing AAHP President in recognition of the leadership and service provided to pharmacists and the pharmacy profession in Arkansas:

	Novartis - Mortal and Pestle
	Bristol-Meyers Squibb - Apothecary Jar