FAPA AWARDS
Through the years, FAPA has recognized the most outstanding and inspirational pharmacists who have exhibited exemplary leadership and excellence in their field and contributed to their country and the international pharmacy community in the opening ceremony of each FAPA Congress.
FAPA Ishidate Award
Presented by FAPA since 1986 during the Opening Ceremony of FAPA, this category recognizes Asian pharmacists renowned for their excellence and dedication to creating impact to society through their contributions in their fields of practice. From 2024, the FAPA Ishidate Award is officially aligned to the seven (7) FAPA sections.
For this category, nominations can be made by the following:
1. FAPA Member Associations and Bureau Members (except Awards Committee Members) may nominate one (1) per section
2. FAPA Section Chairperson may nominate one (1) for their specific section only
FAPA Lifetime Achievement Award
Since 2014, this award has been presented during the Opening Ceremony of the FAPA Congress to distinguished Asian pharmacists who have consistently demonstrated a lifelong passion to serve FAPA and uplift the international pharmacy community and the Asia-Pacific Region through their leadership and contributions to the profession.
Search and selection of Lifetime Achievement awardees is exclusive to FAPA Bureau Members only.
FAPA Young Pharmacist Award
Introduced in 2023, FAPA recognizes aspiring pharmacists under age forty (40), who have shown excellence and leadership early in their careers. This award, presented during the Closing Ceremony of the FAPA Congress, aims to encourage more young pharmacists to contribute to developing the pharmacy profession in our region through FAPA initiatives.
All FAPA Council Members such as Member Associations, Section Chairpersons and FAPA Bureau Members (except Awards Committee Members) are encouraged to search and nominate one (1) candidate for this category. Up to three (3) awardees may be selected.
FAPA Distinguished Contributor Award
In celebration of its 60th Anniversary, FAPA introduces a new awards category from 2024 to honor pharmacists who have significantly contributed to FAPA activities and initiatives during the Opening Ceremony of the FAPA Congress. These contributions have profoundly impacted the success of FAPA events while promoting FAPA’s vision and efforts within the Asian pharmacy community.
FAPA Bureau Members and Section Chairpersons are encouraged to nominate one (1) individual. Up to three (3) awardees may be selected.