Awards Underscore Class of 2023 Commitment to Success

The following awards and recognition were presented at the PharmD Commencement on May 6th:


Monica Archarya Recieving award
Dr. Monica Acharya

Merck Award
Academic Excellence Award


Sarah Adam Recieving Award
Dr. Sarah Adam

Wolters Kluwer Award of Excellence in Clinical Communication
Academic Excellence Award for exemplary communication skills


Stephen Ansel Receiving Award
Dr. Stephen Ansel

National Community Pharmacists Association Chapter Member Excellence Award
Professional Award for spirit of independent pharmacy


Kaitlin Blotske Receiving Award
Dr. Kaitlin Blotske

McKesson Award
Professional Award for performance during clinical rotations


Diana Dang Receives Award
Dr. Diana Dang

Durward N. Entrekin Pharmacy Student Leadership Award
Special Recognition Award for outstanding student leader


Madeline Ganter Receives Award
Dr. Madeline Ganter

Merck Award
Academic Excellence Award


Tierra Jackson Receives Award
Dr. Tierra Jackson

PharmDawg Award
Professional Award for service to the profession, college, and community


Savannah Mace Receives Award
Dr. Savannah Mace

Merck Award
Academic Excellence Award


Nohemi Martinez Receives Award
Dr. Nohemi Martinez

PharmDawg Award
Professional Award for service to the profession, college, and community


Stanley Otiwu Receives Award
Dr. Stanley Otiwu

Redfearn Award
Professional Award Recognizes professionalism and community service


Parth Patel Receives Award
Dr. Parth Patel

Robert C. Wilson Award
Special Recognition Award for professional integrity, personality, positive attitude, and intelligence


Natt Patimavirujh Receives Award
Dr. Natt Patimavirujh

PharmDawg Award
Professional Award for service to the profession, college, and community


Madeline Marsh Pelham Receives Award
Dr. Madeline Pelham

American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists Senior Recognition Certificate
Professional Award for professionalism, excellence in patient care, exceptional service, and commitment to the profession


Logan Smith Receives Award
Dr. Logan Smith

Kenneth L. Waters Award
Special Recognition Award for academic excellence, leadership qualities, professional attitude, and service

United States Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award
Professional Award for significant contributions to public health


Essilvo Sulejmani Receives Award
Dr. Essilvo Sulejmani

Viatris™ Excellence in Pharmacy Award
Professional Award for high academic achievement, professional motivation, and proficiency in drug information services


Velichka Uzunova Receives Award
Dr. Velichka Uzunova

PharmDawg Award
Professional Award for service to the profession, college, and community


Congratulations to these PharmDawg graduates! 

Pictured on the front e-cover of UGA Script: Dr. Stanley Otiwu, the recipient of the Redfearn Award, was one of the many award winners at PharmD Commencement.  He stands with Dr. William Huang.


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