Nominations will be accepted until October 31, 2024 (23:59 Pacific Time)
Purpose and criteria
This award recognizes a specific project, protocol, process, or initiative of importance to hospital pharmacy practice that was implemented in a hospital or healthcare facility. Programs or initiatives may involve departments from outside of pharmacy, such as interprofessional clinics (e.g., family care teams).
This award is granted to an individual or team that has successfully guided a group of pharmacy professionals to a higher, sustained level of performance. Given the rise in extreme weather events (and their consequent health impacts), submissions related to climate change may be given special consideration.
The project, protocol, process, or initiative described in the application must illustrate leadership in one or more the following ways:
- Inspiring a shared higher purpose and vision of pharmacy practice
- Leading with care, tending to the emotional well-being of others
- Respecting and encouraging diverse perspectives
- Encouraging creativity, innovation, resourcefulness, and accountability
- Forging strong, strategic relationships with stakeholders
- Exhibiting a commitment to high standards of integrity and responsibility in their work
- Actively listening to input from team members
- Other related qualities that may be considered during the selection process
- Submissions do not need to meet all the criteria listed above to be considered. However, submissions that are not project-based will be disqualified
Eligibility
This award is open to CSHP members (e.g., Pharmacists or Pharmacy Graduates, Pharmacy Technicians, Individual Supporters, and Students) who have paid their dues through June 30, 2025, and have held CSHP membership for at least 12 consecutive months at the time the award nomination is submitted. In the event of a team nomination, at least one team-member must meet eligibility requirements. Only one award will be granted each year; if there are no qualified candidates, the award will not be given.
About the award
The award will be presented at CSHP's national conference. Award winners who meet eligibility requirements will receive a personalized framed certificate. One award winner will receive complimentary conference registration along with travel and accommodation to attend the event.
Selection criteria
As part of the adjudication process, submissions are sent to several appraisers, who are asked to evaluate the project against the following criteria by assigning a numeric value to each:
- Originality and innovation (3 points)
- Quality of the written submission (3 points)
- Relevance to award criteria (4 points)
- Generalizability (4 points)
- Demonstration of excellence (8 points)
- Significance or impact on healthcare providers, pharmacy practice, or patients (8 points)
In the case of the Leadership award, evidence-based practice, rather than scientific rigour, will be key to scoring these submissions. The numeric totals from the appraisers are averaged. Within each award category, the project with the highest average rating is considered for award.
Award details
Award submissions will be adjudicated by the Awards Committee. Assessment will be based solely on the information provided. In the event of a peer-nomination, additional details may be requested by the Awards Committee.
- Nominations due by October 31 (23:59 Pacific Time)
- Winners contacted in December
- Winners announced in January via website, email, and social media
Submission details
Submit an individual or team for consideration using this nomination form.
Please have the following documents ready to upload into your completed nomination form:
- A nomination letter (not exceeding 1000 words) which outlines the reasons that the nominated individual or team is recommended for consideration. The letter must describe how the work of the nominee (or team) meets the criteria for the award. You may nominate yourself or someone else for this award.
- At least two letters of support (not exceeding 300 words each) from individuals, other than the nominator (including contact information), who have first-hand knowledge of the accomplishments of the nominated individual or team. Letters should describe why the candidate(s) should receive the award. Letters of endorsement must be submitted by someone other than the primary applicant/nominee, such as a supervisor, a collaborator, or another member of the nominated team who may or may not be a CSHP member.
- Up to two supporting documents (of any length) that provide additional information about the project, protocol, process, or initiative. This may include posters, presentations, manuscripts, etc. Award appraisers are not obligated to review supporting documentation, so please include as much information as possible in the letters.
- The names of three CSHP members (e.g., Pharmacists or Pharmacy Graduates, Pharmacy Technicians, Individual Supporters, and Students) who support the nomination. Please obtain their membership number and confirm that their dues have been paid through June 30, 2025.
Completed nominations may be returned to CSHP by mail, fax, or email.
Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists
30 Concourse Gate, Unit 27, Ottawa ON K2E 7V7
Fax: 844-438-9397
E-mail: awards@cshp.ca
If you would like more information, please contact Robyn Rockwell, Membership and Awards Administrator, at rockwell@cshp.ca or 613-909-9964.