Distinguished Alumni Awards
Each November at our Annual Katterman Lecture, the UW School of Pharmacy and the Pharmacy Alumni Association (PAA) celebrate the achievements of our graduates through our Distinguished Alumni Awards program. This program recognizes nominated alumni who exemplify excellence, leadership, and impact in the field of pharmacy.
Complete the nomination form
The UW community shaped my professional journey, and to be acknowledged by an institution and faculty I respect so greatly is truly humbling.
Our Awards
Nominations are accepted for the following three award categories:
Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research Award
Recognizes alumni from the School’s graduate programs (PhD or MS) whose research, scholarship, and scientific leadership have advanced pharmaceutical science and improved health outcomes.
Who to nominate: Researchers, scientists, innovators, and academic leaders.
Pharmacy Practice Award
Honors alumni whose professional practice has made a meaningful difference in patient care, pharmacy operations, or the broader healthcare community.
Who to nominate: Practitioners, advocates, educators, and system level leaders.
Alumni Impact Award
Celebrates alumni who have made substantial contributions to the School or the profession, demonstrating leadership and creating positive change locally, nationally, or globally.
Who to nominate: Community leaders, mentors, champions of the profession.
Nominate an Alum!
Nominations are due by September 1 every year.
The UW School of Pharmacy and the Pharmacy Alumni Association invite you to recognize outstanding alumni whose work reflects excellence, leadership, and impact across the profession.
What nominators need
To submit a nomination, please be prepared to provide:
- Contact information for the nominee and nominator
- The award category best aligned with the nominee’s work
- A narrative description of the nominee’s contributions and impact
- Optional supporting materials (such as a CV, letter, website, or additional documentation)
Why nominate
The UW School of Pharmacy Distinguished Alumni Awards celebrate graduates whose careers reflect the values at the core of the School: innovation, service, leadership, and impact. Each year, these honors recognize alumni who have advanced pharmaceutical science, elevated patient care, and strengthened the profession through dedication to their communities and to the School.
Presented by the Pharmacy Alumni Association, the awards highlight the breadth of pathways UW Pharmacy alumni pursue — from research and discovery to practice, policy, and advocacy. Honorees exemplify what it means to lead with integrity and purpose while advancing health locally, nationally, and globally.
By lifting up these stories, the School of Pharmacy not only honors individual achievement, but also inspires the next generation of pharmacists and scientists. We invite alumni, colleagues, and community members to help recognize those whose work continues to shape the future of pharmacy.