Excellence in Innovation Award

The Excellence in Innovation Award (fka. Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award) may be awarded at the PSW Annual Meeting. The award, which is a national award sponsored by Upsher-Smith Laboratories, is granted to recognize and honor a qualified Wisconsin pharmacist who has demonstrated significant innovation in their respective practice.

Selection Criteria

Demonstration of innovative pharmacy practice, method or service directly or indirectly resulting in improved patient care and/or advancement of the profession of pharmacy.

Award Eligibility

Any licensed pharmacist practicing and residing in Wisconsin who is not a member of the PSW Board of Directors, an elected officer or a paid employee of PSW and whose current membership in PSW is in good standing.

Award Description

Recipient of this award shall receive an engraved crystal display piece from Upsher-Smith Laboratories. In addition, recipients will receive recognition in The Journal and at the Annual Awards Banquet.

Nomination Completion and Submission

All nominations must be fully completed and submitted to PSW by the nomination deadline in order for the nominee to be considered as a candidate for the award. To complete the nomination, please submit three (3) letters in support of this candidate’s nomination by the deadline outlined. Each letter supporting nomination should be accompanied by writer’s name, work site and contact information. One letter of support can be written by the award candidate. Each qualified nomination will be evaluated based on the award’s selection criteria. Documentation supporting candidate’s nomination should highlight how candidate has fulfilled the awards selection criteria. For questions or for more information, please contact the PSW office at info@pswi.org

Award Nomination

Click the button below to submit your nomination online.

Nomination Form

2023 Recipient

William Peppard



Past Recipients