The BPS awards committee has developed award opportunities 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:
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: Friday, September 15, 2023.
The nominations form can be found here.
BPS Awards Timeline
Awards Nominations Open
July 15, 2023Awards Nominations Close
September 15, 2023Awards Decision
November 15, 2023Awards Recipients Announced
January 2024
Stay tuned for announcements on the next call for nominations in 2024.
