Future Professional Pharmacy Student Award

Description

This award is presented annually to one Pharmacy Student from each of the Western Branches’ Faculties of Pharmacy who displays student professionalism and is considered  to be a future leader of the profession. Special consideration will be given to students who have shown commitment to hospital or other health care related settings.

Submissions of Nominations
Procedure

The application for this award shall be submitted no later than the deadline determined  annually by the Awards Chair. An application consists of: (1) letter of nomination (2) current resume/CV and (3) a brief essay. All nominations shall be submitted to the Awards Committee in writing, with substantiating background information. Submissions may be sent electronically to the Awards Committee Chair. All nominees shall be reviewed against the criteria for the award by the Executive Committee of the CSHP-SK Branch.

Deadline

The deadline for nominations for this award will be communicated in Fall 2025
Nomination forms The CSHP-SK Branch Student Representatives will email information to USask PharmD students when the application period opens (typically December)
Selection of Candidates

The candidate will be a student member in good standing of CSHP Saskatchewan Branch and selection shall be based on:

  • Demonstrated student leadership
  • Proven commitment to student professionalism and promoting the profession of pharmacy
Judging Rubric

Nominee is currently a CSHP-SK Branch member

Yes

Interest in hospital pharmacy

Consider:

  • Specificity about the nominee’s unique interest in hospital pharmacy  
  • Connection of previous work experiences or experiential learning rotations to interest  in pursuing a career in hospital pharmacy 
  • Indication of what qualities of a hospital pharmacist and/or elements of a career in  hospital pharmacy are intriguing to them personally  
  • Has matched to residency program, has accepted a position in a hospital, or indicates  they are actively in the process of applying for a hospital posting

/10

Leadership within professional organizations

Consider:

  • Current or past involvement with professional organizations on campus, provincially, or nationally 
  • Formal leadership positions held 
  • Evidence of going above and beyond

/8

Involvement in professional organizations

Consider:

  • Membership in CSHP, CAPSI, and other professional organizations 
  • Volunteers for ad hoc opportunities 
  • Evidence of taking interest in leadership positions (e.g., co-chairing Pharmacy  Appreciation Month)

/8

Other Considerations

Consider:

  • Strength of writing mechanics (essay structure, vocabulary, punctuation, spelling, etc.) 
  • Personality and uniqueness of essay content (must still be written with professional  conventions) 
  • Reputability of letter of reference author (i.e., non-professional acquaintance vs.  previous employer vs. faculty member) 
  • Date nomination form submitted (i.e., earlier may indicate eagerness, preparedness,  etc.) 
  • Evidence of professionalism 
  • Involvement in other school or civic-related activities indicating well-roundedness (e.g., SPNSS, Pre-Pharmacy Club, community programs, etc.) 
  • Expresses interest in advancement of the profession as a pharmacist (e.g., future involvement in advocacy organization, precepting and mentoring students, etc.)

/4

Total

/30

Past Recipients

2002 - Adrienne Lindblad
2003 - Christine Woo
2004 - Aleksandra Siwic
2005 - Sherilyn Chorney
2006 - Celia Culley
2007 - Rob Pammett
2008 - Jessica Gagatek
2009 - Alyn Stavness
2010 - Jessica Gagatek
2012 - unknown         
2013 - unknown
2014 - Jeff Herbert
2015 - unknown
2016 - Devanshi Parekh
2017 - Caitlin McGrath
2018 - Kaitlyn Tress
2019 - Shivani Trivedi
2020 - Japheth Bool
2021 - Kelly Hu
2022 - Maya Rattanavong
2023 - Ryan Chan