We will soon begin accepting nominations for the distinguished CSHP Awards (CSHP Meritorious Team Achievement Award, Paul G. Pierpaoli Award, Pharmacist of the Year Award, and Greg Gousse Preceptor of the Year Award). Any CSHP member pharmacist will be eligible for nomination.

Description of the awards:

• CSHP Meritorious Team Achievement Award - The CSHP Meritorious Team Achievement Award is given annually to a team of pharmacy professionals who have contributed to improving patient care by 1) initiating an innovative pharmacy service or 2) helping people achieve optimal health outcomes.

• Paul G. Pierpaoli Award - The Paul G. Pierpaoli Award is given annually to a CSHP member of the highest integrity who best exemplifies the profession of pharmacy through significant contributions of a long-term nature to the practice of pharmacy in Connecticut and the development of high standards of pharmacy practice.

• Pharmacist of the Year - The Pharmacist of the Year Award is given annually to a CSHP member of the highest integrity who best exemplifies the pharmacy profession through their cooperation with the entire healthcare team, service to the pharmacy profession, and service to the community.

• Greg Gousse Preceptor of the Year Award (NEW!) - The Preceptor of the Year Award is given to a preceptor who has demonstrated significant and continued dedication to the education of pharmacy students and/or pharmacy residents above and beyond the general expectations.