Award Criteria

Awards for 2009-2010 were presented May 2, 2009 at the Annual Awards Dinner. 

Nova Scotia Branch Awards Criteria
AwardValue & FormatSelection ProcessAbbreviated Description & Criteria
PPC Continuing Education Grant2 x $ 1000 Receipts requiredDrawFinancial assistance for a CE program. NS Branch CSHP member. Not eligible if recipient in past 5 years.
Application Required.
Sandoz Continuing Education Grant2 x $1000
Receipts required
DrawFinancial assistance for a CE program. NS Branch CSHP member. Not eligible if recipient in past 5 years.
Application Required.
Novopharm Education Grant1 x $1000
Receipts required
Selected by Awards CommitteeFinancial assistance for structured program of pharmacy related study or conference. NS Branch CSHP member. Active participation in Branch activities. Not eligible if recipient in past 5 years.
Application Required.
Dr. J.G.Duff Appreciation Award$250
Format determined by Awards Committee
Selected by Awards CommitteeSignificant contributions to NS Branch CSHP by non-Executive member. NS Branch CSHP member. Significant contributions through committee participation, chairmanship, CE programs, etc.
Application Required. Nomination by 2 Members.
Gail McGlynn-mTuttle Memorial Practitioner Award$250
Format determined by Awards Committee
Selected by Awards CommitteeSignificant ongoing contribution to CSHP (National or Branch levels) and hospital pharmacy practice. NS Branch CSHP member. Active participation in CSHP at Branch or National level. Commitment to hospital pharmacy practice. Active CSHP member for minimum of 7 years.
Application Required. Nominated by 2 Members
Ann E. (Betty) O’Toole pharmacist AwardEngraved penSelected by Awards CommitteeNew pharmacist for leadership/contribution to CSHP or high level of practice interest/ commitment to their area of hospital pharmacy practice. NS Branch CSHP member. Less than 5 years in hospital pharmacy practice.
Application Required. Nominated by 2 Members.
Richard Merrett Special Appreciation Award$100
Format determined by Awards Committee
Selected by Awards CommitteeRecognizes significant contributions to hospital pharmacy practice in Nova Scotia by individuals or organizations that are not active CSHP members nor licensed hospital pharmacists.
Application Required. Nominated by 2 Members.
Retirement Recognition Award$150
Format determined by Awards Committee
Eligibility verifiedMember retiring from hospital pharmacy practice. Member for 10 consecutive years prior to retirement. Please contact Chairperson, Awards Committee with name of candidate.