Pharmacists working in Pierre and Fort Pierre have been honored by the South Dakota Pharmacists Association for outstanding contributions to the profession.
Kristen Carter, who works at Lynn’s Dakotamart Pharmacy in Pierre, was named the Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year. The award was created in 1987 to encourage newer pharmacists to become involved in association activities and community service. This award is chosen by the SDPhA executive team.
Shane Clarambeau of Brothers Pharmacies, Inc. in Fort Pierre was given the Hustead Award and named the SDPhA Pharmacist of the Year. The Hustead Award recognizes contributions or service during a career, or significant accomplishments during a short period of time that impact the profession in a positive manner. The award stresses both the individual’s professional career and the impact they have made on the profession, as well as their community service and personal activities– demonstrating the dedication, resourcefulness, service and caring that has made pharmacy one of the most respected professions in our country.
Photo Left to Right: Kristen Carter, 2018 Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year; Eric Grocott, 2017-2018 President, SDPhA Board of Directors.
Photo Left to Right – Shane Clarambeau, 2018 Hustead Award Winner; Eric Grocott, 2017-2018 President, SDPhA Board of Directors.
Other award winners were:
Pharmacy Technician of the Year–Deb Mensing – Cigna Home Delivery Pharmacy, Sioux Falls, S.D. The Pharmacy Technician of the Year award recognizes and honors exceptional performance by a registered pharmacy technician working in South Dakota.
Salesperson of the Year–Philip Pruitt – GlaxoSmithKline Britton, S.D. The Salesperson of the Year Award honors a salesperson operating in South Dakota who has shown outstanding support of pharmacy in the state.
Bowl of Hygeia– Hugh Mack – Randall Pharmacy, Redfield, S.D. and Faulkton Drug, Faulkton, S.D. The Bowl of Hygeia Award is presented on behalf of the American Pharmacists Association and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations. The “Bowl of Hygeia” Award is presented annually by participating pharmacy associations in each of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the ten Canadian provinces. The recipients are selected by their respective associations for their outstanding record of community service.
Also at the SDPhA meeting, now past president Eric Grocott, Montrose, S.D., installed the following officers into their positions for the 2018-2019 year:
President – Erica Bukovich, Sioux Falls, S.D.
President-Elect – Lori Ollerich, Sioux Falls, S.D.
Vice President – Dana Darger, Rapid City, S.D.
Secretary/Treasurer – Kristen Carter, Pierre, S.D.
At Large Member – Bernie Hendricks, Brookings, S.D.
At Large Member – Melissa Gorecki, Warner, S.D.
