Several awards are given throughout the year to recognize the contributions of both residents and preceptors. Collaborator Award and Pharmacy Mentor Award are announced during the year while the rest are presented at the end of the year graduation celebration.
UK HealthCare Pharmacy Residency Awards
Pharmacy Residency Awards
Collaborator Award
This award is presented to the resident who has gone above and beyond to collaborate with practitioners outside of the UK pharmacy department at a local, national or international level.
- 2023-24: Madi Harris
Extra Mile Award
This award is presented to the resident who has consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty for the residents. This person demonstrates exceptional dedication and effort in one’s role, makes a positive impact on the residency program/residents, and motivates the residents to strive for excellence. This person often helps solve problems and offers solutions to challenging topics or situations. This resident is recognized for one’s active involvement in the residency program and support beyond what is typically expected.
- 2012-13: Scott Wilkie
- 2013-14: Elise Metts
- 2014-15: Jamie Yu
- 2015-16: Amy Lehnert
- 2016-17: Dina Ali
- 2017-18: James Go
- 2018-19: Stephanie Bethay
- 2019-20: Kelley Rivera
- 2020-21: James Gerrald
- 2021-22: Maggie Mastalerz
- 2022-23: Becca Bruning
- 2023-24: Tyler Pitcock
Impact Award
This award is presented to the resident who has worked within the residency to demonstrate leadership in the profession of pharmacy, develop as a progressive practitioner and leader at national and international levels, demonstrate excellence in the aspects of performance embodied by this residency program (accomplishment, impact, creativity, and commitment), and has been deemed by his/her peers as the individual most likely to have the greatest impact on professional pharmacy practice
- 2012-13: Alex Flannery
- 2013-14: Doug Oyler
- 2014-15: Casey Combs May
- 2015-16: Zachary Noel
- 2016-17: Ryan Crass
- 2017-18: Valerie Nolt
- 2018-19: Stephanie Bethay
- 2019-20: Thom Platt
- 2020-21: Brooke Barlow
- 2021-22: Michael Behal
- 2022-23: Nicole Hume
- 2023-24: Hope Brandon
Resident of the Year
This award is presented to the resident who consistently demonstrates the highest level of commitment and excellence in all aspects of the residency program. This resident has demonstrated exceptional dedication and service to the residency program and residents. He/she shows genuine care amongst patients, co-residents, and preceptors. This resident is capable of adapting to new challenges, evolving medical practice, and changing circumstances within their field.
- 2012-13: Jonathan Bain
- 2013-14: Doug Oyler
- 2014-15: Ashlee Klevens
- 2015-16: Zach Thompson
- 2016-17: Sarah Cotner
- 2017-18: Dina Ali
- 2018-19: Stephanie Bethay
- 2019-20: Kelley Rivera
- 2020-21: Katie Landmesser
- 2021-22: Maggie Mastalerz
- 2022-23: Ariana Chambers
PGY1 Resident of the Year
This award is presented to the PGY1 resident who consistently demonstrates the highest level of commitment and excellence in all aspects of the residency program. This resident has demonstrated exceptional dedication and service to the residency program and residents. He/she shows genuine care amongst patients, co-residents, and preceptors. This resident is capable of adapting to new challenges, evolving medical practice, and changing circumstances within their field.
- 2023-24: Alex Kim
PGY2 Resident of the Year
This award is presented to the PGY2 resident who consistently demonstrates the highest level of commitment and excellence in all aspects of the residency program. This resident has demonstrated exceptional dedication and service to the residency program and residents. He/she shows genuine care amongst patients, co-residents, and preceptors. This resident is capable of adapting to new challenges, evolving medical practice, and changing circumstances within their field.
- 2023-24: Lauren Hochstetler
New Preceptor of the Year
This award is presented to a preceptor that is within the first 5 years of their professional practice (post education or graduate training) who has demonstrated interaction and involvement with the residency program as an educator, mentor, and advisor to residents.
- 2023-24: Ali Wiegand
Preceptor of the Year
This award is presented to the preceptor who has demonstrated continued interaction and involvement with the residency and freely serves as an educator, mentor and advisor to all residents. This person emphasizes patient-centered care, while ensuring the well-being and safety of residents.
- 2012-13: George Davis
- 2013-14: Stephanie Baker Justice
- 2014-15: Kelly Smith
- 2015-16: Donna Burgess
- 2016-17: Gavin Howington
- 2017-18: Sara Parli
- 2018-19: Regan Baum
- 2019-20: Dina Ali
- 2020-21: Kathryn Ruf
- 2021-22: Jordan Kelley
- 2022-23: Katie Wallace
- 2023-24: Melanie Laine
Preceptor Mentor Award
This award is presented to a pharmacist who has provided significant contributions to the mentorship of fellow preceptors.
- 2023-24: Komal Pandya