The BPS Awards honor individuals and organizations that advance board certification and improve patient care. Awards are conferred annually by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties in the following categories:
Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award recognizes pharmacists who have made outstanding early career contributions to the advancement of BPS Board Certification.
Warren E. Weaver /
Richard P. Penna Award
Richard P. Penna Award
The Warren E. Weaver / Richard P. Penna Award recognizes pharmacists who have made outstanding voluntary contributions to the advancement of BPS board certification of pharmacists.
Beacon Award
(National and Local)
(National and Local)
The Beacon Award recognizes patient care organizations that have made outstanding voluntary contributions to the advancement of BPS board certification of pharmacists.
Award nominations deadline: August 24, 2026.
The nominations form can be found here.
BPS Awards Timeline
Award Nominations Open
June 22, 2026Award Nominations Close
September 9, 2026Awards Decision
November 2026Awards Recipients Announced
January 2027
Stay tuned for announcements on the next call for nominations in 2025.