CHAPTER LEVEL AWARDS

Chapter Alumni of the Year Award

PURPOSE OF AWARD
To recognize alumni of Phi Lambda Sigma who have exemplified leadership qualities in support of the profession of pharmacy.

NUMBER OF AWARDS & RECOGNITION
One alumnus may be chosen annually, per chapter.  The individual chosen by the chapter for this award will be listed in the annual awards booklet at the Phi Lambda Sigma awards banquet. In addition, the chapter will receive a certificate to present to the awardee.  

One alumnus will be selected from the chapter submissions as the National Alumnus of the Year. The recipient of this distinguished recognition will receive an engraved plaque, which will be presented during the Phi Lambda Sigma awards banquet in conjunction with the APhA annual meeting.  Additionally their name will appear on the perpetual plaque maintained at the Phi Lambda Sigma national office. The award recipient will be given the opportunity to make a brief address during the awards banquet.

ELIGIBILITY
The individual chosen must have a proven record of accomplishment of servant leadership in any one or more of the following areas; professional practice, education, association work, community service, or mentoring. The individual must be a member of Phi Lambda Sigma.  Please note that local alumni winners do not need to be alumni of the local chapter of Phi Lambda Sigma. The nominator is responsible for completing the nomination form and submitting the award nomination packet. The nomination packet is to include the following items:

• Nomination form
• Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume of the nominee
• Optional: up to 2 letters of recommendation from individuals affiliated with a collegiate chapter such as Chapter President, Chapter Advisor, School/College of Pharmacy Dean, etc.

NOMINATION & SUBMISSION PROCEDURES
Please complete the Alumni Member of the Year Nomination Form no later than December 15th.

Questions: Please contact awards@philambdasigma.org.

Chapter Member of the Year Award

PURPOSE OF AWARD
To recognize an outstanding PLS member based on their contributions to pharmacy leadership within their chapter.

NUMBER OF AWARDS & RECOGNITION
1 student member is chosen annually per chapter.  The individual chosen by the chapter for this award will be listed in the annual awards booklet at the awards event held in conjunction with the APhA Annual Meeting. In addition, the chapter will receive a certificate to present to the awardee.  

ELIGIBILITY
This individual is chosen by their respective chapter based on contributions to pharmacy leadership.

APPLICATION & SUBMISSION PROCEDURES
Although no formal nomination materials are required to be submitted to the national office, please submit the Chapter Member of the Year Nomination Form so that your chapter member recipient is eligible to receive an official certificate.  Your chapter may present the certificate at any time throughout the year, however if the form is received by February 15, the name of your recipient will be listed in the program of Phi Lambda Sigma events at the Annual House of Delegates Meeting.

Questions: Please contact awards@philambdasigma.org.

Chapter Development Award

PURPOSE OF AWARD
The Chapter Development Award is an award for leadership that supports the mission of Phi Lambda Sigma "to foster and recognize leaders and to support leadership commitment". In keeping with this mission, it is our desire to reward leadership in a Phi Lambda Sigma chapter through provision of this award.

NUMBER OF AWARDS & STIPEND  

One award of $2,500 will be given in each of the fall and spring semesters of an academic year

ELIGIBILITY

• Phi Lambda Sigma chapter in good standing with the National Office
• A chapter may only receive this award once per academic year

APPLICATION DEADLINE & SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applications are due by July 1 for the Fall Semester award and by December 1 for the Spring Semester award. All award recipients will be recognized at the Phi Lambda Sigma House of Delegates at the PLS/APhA Annual Meeting. The Phi Lambda Sigma Awards Committee will make the selection after careful review of completed materials. 

APPLICATION & SUBMISSION PROCEDURES

Please complete the Chapter Development Award Submission Form.  Submissions will be considered based on the following:

• Project must involve at least 10% of Phi Lambda Sigma chapter membership
• Project must benefit at least 20 people
• Project must be completed no later than six months after the award is received. 
• Submission should include a description of how the project will either support the mission of Phi Lambda Sigma and/or the goals and strategic plan of Phi Lambda Sigma.
• Submission should include an estimated timeline for completion 
• A signature of the chapter president and chapter advisor must be included on the final page of the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.  
• A letter of support from the Dean of the school/college of pharmacy must be included 
• Community service projects are not eligible for this award

RECEIPT OF AWARD MONEY & REQUIRED REPORT
Recipients of the award money are expected to submit a report no later than 60 days after the proposed conclusion of the event in which funds are used. The report should include 2-3 photos from the event (with captions) and a 500-word description of the event and the impact on Phi Lambda Sigma members, the chapter, and the school of pharmacy. The report should also include outcomes achieved and a report of how the funding was used. The report should be submitted to awards@philambdasigma.org.

Questions: Please contact awards@philambdasigma.org.

Kathlene A. Hawkins Memorial Travel Award

PURPOSE OF AWARD

Phi Lambda Sigma is pleased to offer travel awards to promote leadership development among our student members. The Kathlene A. Hawkins Memorial Travel Award is given in memory of Kathlene, an avid traveler, who served as our administrative support person for 15 years. Known for her timeliness and kind heart, she died suddenly in 2018 while on her annual pilgrimage to Italy.  The award monies will be used to offset registration and travel costs associated with a leadership development conference/meeting.  The leadership conference is not required to have a pharmacy focus.

NUMBER OF AWARDS & STIPEND  

Two awards of $500 each will be given in the fall semester and two in the spring semester

ELIGIBILITY

Applicant must be a current student that is in good standing at their School/College of Pharmacy and a member of Phi Lambda Sigma.

APPLICATION DEADLINE & SELECTION PROCEDURE

For events held July 1-December 31, applications are  due by May 1st each year. For events held January 1-June 30, applications are due by November 1st each year.  The Phi Lambda Sigma Awards Committee makes the selection based upon careful review of completed materials.

APPLICATION & SUBMISSION PROCEDURES

Please complete the Kathlene A. Hawkins Memorial Travel Award Submission Form.

 Application form components:

• A letter of intent (not to exceed 500 words) that includes:
• • Name, date, location of the conference
• Reason for attending, including how attendance will help his/her, Current PLS chapter, College/School of Pharmacy and/or the profession, their own professional development

• A statement addressing any other sources of funding and if the applicant will be able to attend the meeting if no funds were provided
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement from College/School indicating good standing
• Copy of tentative meeting agenda/topics covered, if applicable

RECEIPT OF AWARD MONEY & REQUIRED REPORT

Recipients of the award money are expected to submit a report no later than 30 days after the meeting. The report should include 2-3 photos from the event (with captions) and a 250-word description of the event. The report should include an overview of the conference and attendees, specific leadership development concepts covered during the conference, and how this leadership development will benefit the awardee’s chapter, school, the profession of pharmacy, and him/her as a professional. The report should be submitted to awards@philambdasigma.org.

Questions: Please contact awards@philambdasigma.org.