Paul Parker Award

The Paul F. Parker Award is given annually to a past resident of the University of Kentucky Pharmacy Residency Program or to an individual intimately associated with the success of the program.  This award recognizes an individual who has displayed sustained contribution to the profession in practice, teaching or research; a commitment to high ideals and excellence in their chosen field; leadership and innovation; and a passion to encourage the personal and professional growth of others. See the history section for past recipient information.

The Paul Parker Award recipient for 2011 is Dr. Lisa Lawson (R88), current Dean of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. She is also currently a Professor of Medicine and Pharmacy and Barbara H. Korberly Professor in Women's Leadership and Health.

Preceptor of the Year Award
Award Description: "This award is given to the preceptor who has consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty for the residents. This is a person that has demonstrated continued interaction and involvement with the residency and freely serves as an educator, mentor, and advisor to all residents."

Past Recipients:

2012 - Aaron Cook, PharmD, BCPS
2011 - Amber Lawson, PharmD, BCOP
2010 - Val Adams, PharmD, BCOP, FCCP
2009 - Kyle Weant, PharmD, BCPS
2008 - Tracy E. Macaulay, PharmD, BCPS
2007 - P.Shane Winstead, PharmD
2006 - Barbara Magnuson, PharmD    
2005 - Susanne E. Liewer, PharmD, BCOP
2004 - Jeremy D. Flynn, PharmD
2003 - Courtney F. Smith, PharmD
2002 - George A. Davis, PharmD
2001 - John A. Armitstead, MS, RPh, FASHP
2000 - Robert P. Rapp, PharmD, FCCP
1999 - George A. Davis, PharmD
1998 - Robert J. Kuhn, PharmD & Kelly M. Smith, PharmD

Extra Mile Award
Award Description: "This award is given to the resident who consistently goes the extra step to help everyone out whenever possible while maintaining a positive attitude. This person can be relied upon for those last-minute emergencies, to do a commendable job, and to never expect anything in return. The recipient frequently volunteers his/her time to maintain and advance the residency program. The hallmark of the award is a selfless attitude and a devotion to his/her peers."

Past Recipients:

2012 - Scott Wilkie, PharmD
2011 - Katie Ruf, PharmD
2010 - Katie Malloy, PharmD
2009 - Tara McCabe, PharmD
2008 - April L. Anderson, PharmD
2007 - E. Zachary Ramsey, PharmD
2006 - Pete Johnson, PharmD
2005 - Amber Lawson, PharmD
2004 - Kara L. Birrer, PharmD
2003 - Keith A. Hecht, PharmD
2002 - Dale H. Whitby, PharmD
2001 - Sheri Tokumaru, PharmD
2000 - Philip E. Empey, PharmD
1999 - Philip E. Empey, PharmD
1998 - Alyssa L. Sachs, PharmD
1997 - Frank Romanelli, PharmD

Impact Award
Award Description: "This award is given to the resident who has worked within the residency to demonstrate leadership in the profession of pharmacy, develop as a progressive practitioner and leader at national and international levels, demonstrate excellence in the aspects of performance embodied by this residency program (accomplishment, impact, creativity, and commitment), and has been deemed by his/her peers as the individual most likely to have the greatest impact on professional pharmacy practice."

Past Recipients:

2012 - Kevin McConeghy, PharmD, BCPS
2011 - Craig Beavers, PharmD
2010 - Steve Lemon, PharmD
2009 - Russ Judd, PharmD, BCPS
2008 - William R. Vincent, PharmD
2007 - Kimberly A. Deady, PharmD
2006 - Felix Yam, PharmD
2005 - Philip Trapskin, PharmD
2004 - Aimée C. LeClaire, PharmD
2003 - Dale H. Whitby, PharmD
2002 - Aaron M. Cook, PharmD
2001 - Christine Robinson, PharmD
2000 - David J. Feola, PharmD
1999 - Shelly Dusing, PharmD
1998 - Frank Romanelli, PharmD
1997 - R. Donald Harvey, PharmD
1996 - Sherry Luedtke, PharmD
1995 - George A. Davis, PharmD

Outstanding Pharmacy Resident Award
Award Description: "The outstanding resident award recognizes an individual that maintains high standards of professionalism, promotes pharmacy education, and serves as a role model for other residents and students.”

Professionalism

  • Maintains a good working relationship with other professionals, including physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians
  • Consistently exceeds established residency goals
  • Actively shapes future pharmacy practice through involvement in University of Kentucky Medical Center and other organizations

Promotes Pharmacy Education

  • Plays an active role in the education of pharmacy students
  • Actively works to educate patients, healthcare professionals, and the community
  • Continually improves his/her knowledge base

Role Model

  • Maintains a positive attitude and consistently adapts to work within the group
  • Places a high value on patient care
  • Exemplifies all the characteristics that a future resident or pharmacy student should possess

Past Recipients:

2012 - Melissa Thompson, PharmD
2011 - Komal Pandya, PharmD
2010 - Steve Lemon, PharmD
2009 - Deanna McMahon, PharmD, BCPS
2008 - Katherine D. Mieure, PharmD
2007 - Meredith Toma, PharmD
2006 - Jared Freml, PharmD
2005 - Emily S. Sterling, PharmD
2004 - Aimée C. LeClaire, PharmD
2003 - Dale H. Whitby, PharmD
2002 - Aaron M. Cook, PharmD
2001 - Alan Zillich, PharmD
2000 - David J. Feola, PharmD
1999 - Shelly Dusing, PharmD
1998 - Frank Romanelli, PharmD
1997 - Wendi Mckinzie, PharmD
1996 - Deanna S. Kania, PharmD
1995 - George A. Davis, PharmD