The Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Awards Committee has recognized numerous individuals and patient care organizations for their contributions to highlight, recognize, and celebrate board-certified pharmacists that improve patient safety outcomes. Awards are conferred annually by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties in the following categories:

The BPS Rising Star Award recognizes pharmacists who have made outstanding early career contributions to the advancement of BPS Board Certification. Nominees will only be considered for this award if they have completed their terminal pharmacy training or degree within the past 7 years.

The Warren E. Weaver/Richard P. Penna Award is for individual persons recognized for having made outstanding voluntary contributions to the advancement of BPS Board Certification of pharmacists.

The Beacon Award recognizes national and local patient care organizations that have made outstanding voluntary contributions to the advancement of BPS Board Certification of pharmacists.


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