DURHAM, N.C., June 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Parata Systems and
Pharmacy Times have announced the finalists for the second
annual Next-Generation Pharmacist awards. The 2011 program,
honoring pharmacists who define the future of the industry across a
wide range of practice settings, attracted nearly 350 nominations
from across the country.
This year’s finalists include pharmacist innovators, student
pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians across 11 distinct
categories. The program introduced the “Long-Term Care Pharmacist
of the Year” and the “Military Pharmacist of the Year” categories
in 2011.
A panel of esteemed judges—pharmacy thought leaders in
their own right—chaired by Pharmacy Times
Editor-in-Chief, Fred M. Eckel, RPh, MS, selected three finalists
for each category, with four finalists in the Lifetime Achievement
Category as a result of a tie. These finalists represent a true
cross-section of the industry—from large chain retailers and
independent pharmacies to military health clinics and educational
institutions in 23 different states.
One winner from the pharmacist categories will also receive the
program’s highest honor—”2011 Next-Generation Pharmacist.”
This award recognizes a licensed pharmacist who embodies the
highest standards of patient care, management and operations, while
demonstrating an uncompromising vision for the pharmacy
industry.The 2011 finalists are:Civic Leader of the Year: Peter
Crouch, BSPharm, Eden Drug, Eden, NC John Forbes, RPh,
Medicap Pharmacy, Urbandale, IAJohn Gotowko, RPh, MS, MBA, FASCP,
Wende Correctional Facility, Alden, NYEntrepreneur of the Year:Ken
Fields, PharmD, ApproRx and Waynesville Pharmacy, Waynesville, OH
Doug Kaleugher, BSPharm, Med-Fast Pharmacy, Aliquippa, PAMichael
Schwartzwald, RPh, GuidePoint Pharmacy, Brainerd, MN Future
Pharmacist of the Year:Kyle Burcher, The University of Georgia
College of Pharmacy, Athens, GA Gina M. Pettineo, Nova Sout
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