The contributions of outstanding faculty at colleges and schools of pharmacy are annually recognized with a series of awards presented at AACP meetings. Awards recognize excellence in education, research, publication and public service. For a description of each award, its selection criteria and nomination instructions, follow the links on this page.
Policy on Honors, Awards and Leadership Positions
In July 2020, the AACP Board of Directors adopted a policy affirming AACP’s right to grant, defer or decline to grant an honor or award, including a leadership position, to any person. Conferral of honors and awards by AACP are privileges exercised at AACP’s discretion, and AACP expects all recipients of honors and awards to embody the highest standards of professional and personal ethical behavior. AACP will therefore not confer any honor, award or leadership position when, in its discretion, there has been a determination or credible question of unethical behavior. A determination of unethical behavior may also result in suspension or revocation of an existing honor, award or leadership position. Read the full policy.
Awards Calendar
| Award | Opens | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Robert K. Chalmers Distinguished Pharmacy Educator | October | 12/4/24 |
| Volwiler Research Achievement | October | 12/4/24 |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | October | 12/4/24 |
| Rufus A. Lyman | November | January |
| Lawrence C. Weaver Transformative Community Service | August | September |
| Distinguished Service Award | N/A | N/A |
| Education Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Award | Opens | Deadline |
| Innovation in Teaching Award | October | LOI: 11/10/24 Full: 2/20/25 |
| Award for Excellence in Assessment | October | LOI: 11/10/24 Full: 2/20/25 |
| Distinguished Teaching Scholar Award | September | 12/9/24 |
| Emerging Teaching Scholar Award | October | 2/20/25 |
| Grace and Herald Sewell Memorial Fund Stipend | May | June |
| Preceptor Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Award | Opens | Deadline |
| Preceptors of the Year | July | November |
| Research Awards, Grants and Fellowships | ||
|---|---|---|
| Award | Opens | Deadline |
| NAM Pharmacy Fellowship | March | 6/1/22 |
| New Investigator Award | On Pause | N/A |
| Paul R. Dawson Award for Excellence in Patient Care Research | October | 12/4/2024 |
| Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Grant | September | 1/4/24 |