Alumni Awards
The annual Alumni Awards Dinner has provided the ACPHS community with an opportunity to recognize alumni and friends of the College who have brought distinction to our community through their achievements and service. We are proud to work with a committee of over 20 dedicated alumni who independently review the nominations and grant alumni awards each year. Nominations must be made by members of the ACPHS community. This includes alumni, faculty, staff and students. The alumni awards will be held on Saturday, September 28th at the Crowne Plaza Desmond Hotel in Albany as part of the Reunion Weekend Celebration.
Awards Descriptions
All awards can be given posthumously and may be awarded to multiple recipients based on the decision of the Alumni Awards committee. Alumni awards are given out once per year. If no suitable recipients are nominated, an award will not be given out. Nominations are reviewed by a committee of ACPHS alumni.
The Distinguished Alumni is the highest honor an alumnus can achieve. This award will be presented to an alumnus of ACPHS who has contributed to a lifetime of accomplishments in their career, using the degree they earned at the College. The recipient has made a meaningful impact through their volunteer service in either their community or healthcare. The alumnus is also a supporter of the College through volunteer service and/or philanthropy. The recipient has contributed to their profession on an international, national, regional and/or local level. The awardee truly embodies the values of ACPHS by supporting students and demonstrating integrity, respect, collaboration and commitment to their community.
The Outstanding Young Alumni Award is given to an alumnus who has graduated within the past 10 years. The alumnus has contributed significantly to their profession and community on a regional, national or international scale. The alumnus has had post-graduate accomplishments in their career and community service. They are also engaged with ACPHS post-graduation.
The Friend of the College Award is given to an individual or corporation that has supported ACPHS over several years. The support could be voluntary or monetary. The Friend of the College exudes and supports the six core values of the College - student-centered, integrity, respect, collaboration, community, and excellence.
The Student-Centered Values Award is presented to an alumnus that has been involved with student affairs and student engagement. The alumnus has provided academic and/or personal support to students. The alumnus has either been involved with a student activity or has served as a mentor or preceptor.
The Integrity Values Award is presented to an alumnus who has shown honesty, truth, and principles throughout their career. They are a positive influence in their professional career and have served as a mentor or preceptor since they graduated from college.
The Respect Values Award is presented to an alumnus who is an individual that shows compassion and respect for others. They are a leader in their local and/or regional community and well-liked by those they work with daily. They are also seen as a leader by their colleagues and work hard to exemplify respect for patients, colleagues, and the community.
The Collaboration and Community Values Award is presented to an alumnus who has actively supported programs that promote cooperation, sharing of resources and expertise, and mutual support in the community. This individual has shown extraordinary collaboration within an organization or through extension of mission through joint enterprises with a resultant positive impact in the community.
The Excellence Values Award is presented to an alumnus who consistently strives to do the very best work for patients and/or community within their chosen profession. This award recognizes an alumnus who has shown a strong commitment to excellence through their work ethic and the impact they have made on their chosen profession and/or patients.
Past Award Winners
Distinguished Alumni Recipients
- Harvey Arbit ’70, RPh, PharmD, MBA
- Philip Hritcko ’83, RPh, PharmD
- Rose Zobel Lang ’69, RPh
Outstanding Young Alumni Recipients
- Tasmina Hydery ’11, PharmD, MBA, BCGP
- Zachary Hecox ’16, PharmD
Community and Collaboration Recipient
- Vincent “Chuck” DiTrapano ’69, RPh
Friend of the College Award Recipient
- Bob “Bookstore Bob” Kern
Student-Centered Values Award Recipient
- Gary D. Hall ’57, RPh
Integrity Values Award Recipient
- Major Stephen J. Sullivan ’16, PharmD
Respect Values Award Recipient
- Steven Bellantoni ’84, RPh