School of Pharmacy Awards
About the School of Pharmacy Awards
The Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy comes together each year for the opportunity to recognize the superior achievements of the faculty, staff, preceptors and students.
Outstanding Early Career Alumni Award
The Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy educates pharmacy leaders to enhance the quality of life by providing competent, caring, and ethical pharmaceutical care to the residents of Texas. Graduating its first class in 2010, the Rangel School of Pharmacy has many graduates that have accomplished significant milestones and made meaningful contributions to their communities in their early careers.
Established in 2018, the outstanding early career alumni award is designed to honor graduates who are 15 years or less post-graduation. The awards seeks to recognize former students that have made significant contributions to their career, public service and/or volunteer activities, and possess the highest standard of integrity and character which bring honor to the Rangel School of Pharmacy at Texas A&M University.
Purpose
The purpose of the Rangel School of Pharmacy Early Career Alumni Award is to recognize and honor graduates for their positive impact on pharmacy practice.
Eligibility
The recipient shall demonstrate one of more of the following criteria:
- All nominees must possess a Pharm.D. degree from the Rangel School of Pharmacy and be between 3 and 15 years from graduation
- Nominations must be submitted for individuals only
- Current members of the faculty or staff of the School are not eligible for this award
- Recipients may receive the award only once per lifetime
Criteria for Selection
- Have attained prominence through his/her efforts in the practice of pharmacy, education, or policy and public service.
- Possess stature and demonstrated ability that merits the recognition of a proven leader in his/her chosen field.
- Have a record of impressive accomplishments which indicate significant achievements and contributions at the state, national and/or international level.
- Have a demonstrated interest in the Rangel School of Pharmacy such as guest lectures, interview participation, visits to campus, development opportunities, precepting students, attending School-related health fairs, etc.
Nomination Guidelines
Nominations are accepted from any alumnus, friend of the Rangel of Pharmacy, and/or any faculty or staff member. Self-nominations will be accepted. The following items must be included in the nomination:
- Nomination form
- Letter(s) of nomination (2 page limit; 11 pt font minimum)
- Letter of nomination should include:
- Recognition of efforts in the practice of pharmacy, education, or policy and public service
- Significant achievements and contributions at state, national, or international level
- Noteworthy accomplishments such as research, publications, presentations, and volunteer service
- Demonstrated interest in the Rangel College of Pharmacy
- Letter of nomination should include:
- Biographical summary (limit to 500 words) which describes the nominee’s accomplishments as they relate to his/her contributions to their field and the community
- Current curriculum vitae or resume
- Letters of support from peers or fellow alumni/recommendation (up to 3). Letters should be a maximum of two pages.
Deadline: April 5, 2024
NOTE: Nominations which are not selected during the year in which the nomination is submitted will be carried forward for two additional years to be considered for a total of three years
Selection Committee
The Rangel School of Pharmacy Awards, Honors, and Scholarships committee will review all nominations submitted for the Outstanding Early Career Alumni Award. This committee consists of faculty from the Department of Pharmacy Practice, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and staff from the Office of the Dean.
Award Announcement and Presentation
Up to one award may be presented each year at the Annual Awards Banquet held each May. The recipient will be notified in the month of May prior to the event. The award consists of a plaque and a cash stipend.
For more information please contact
Andrea L. Mora
andrea.mora@tamu.edu
2023 award recipient Dr. Jessica T. Babic, Class of 2013, Program Director - PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency at Memorial Hermann Hospital-Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas.
Past Recipients
2022 award recipient Dr. Bryan J. Donald, Class of 2016, Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Louisiana Monroe College of Pharmacy in Monroe, Louisiana.
2021 award recipient Dr. Rachel Musgrove, Class of 2014, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Infectious Diseases at St. Joseph's Hospital in Savannah, Georgia.
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2020 award recipient Dr. Ashley Fox, Class of 2014, Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy.
2019 award recipient Adrian Sandoval, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, Assistant Professor and Director of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Resident Academic Excellence Award
In 2021, the School of Pharmacy established the Pharmacy Graduate Resident Award to recognize one resident who has completed all of the requirements for the Texas A&M School of Pharmacy Academic Training Program and demonstrated a strong interest in and commitment to excellence in pharmacy education through their work in teaching, service, and research.
2023 Arnoldo Gonzalez, PharmD
Past Recipients
2022 Alexandra Ritenour, PharmD
2021 Katherine Jacome-Cluff Raines, PharmD
The Faculty Preceptor of the Year Award is given to a faculty preceptor who has demonstrated high standards of professionalism, mentorship of students and clinical practice.
2023 Pooja Patel, PharmD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice based in Houston
2022 Nephy Samuel, PharmD, BCPS, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice based in College Station
2021 Heather Hay, PharmD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice based in Round Rock
2020 Ladan Panahi, PharmD, BCPS, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy based in Round Rock
2019 Sandy Diec, PharmD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice based in Temple
2018 Jaye Weston, M.S., Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice in College Station
2017 Andrea Mora, PharmD, Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice & Vice Chair of Pharmacy Practice in Houston (pictured)
2016 Charlotte Farris, PharmD, BCPS, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice based in Temple
2015 Bree Watzak, PharmD, BCPS, assistant professor of pharmacy practice based in College Station and Bryan with a clinical site at St. Joseph Hospital and associate member of the graduate faculty of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center Office of Graduate Programs
2014 Dr. Cathy Koo
2013 Dr. Charlotte Farris
Early and Mid-To-Senior Career Faculty Research Awards
In 2021, the School of Pharmacy established the Early and Mid-to-Senior Career Faculty Research Awards to recognize faculty members who have demonstrated outstanding, sustained, and impactful scholarship through discovery, integration, application, and/or teaching.
Early Career Faculty Research Award
2023 Hamed Ali-Ismail, PhD
Past Recipients
2022 Joy Alonzo, ME, PharmD
2021 Fatima Alshbool, PharmD, PhD
Mid-To-Senior Career Facuty Research Award
2023 Lin Zhu, PhD
Past Recipients
2022 Mahua Choudhury, PhD
2021 Ziyaur Rahman, PhD
Preceptor of the Year Award
About the Award
Selected by the students of the graduating class, the Texas A&M University Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy recognizes the preceptor who enthusiastically relates information to students, respects students, promotes their critical thinking, and inspires them in their abilities to achieve extraordinary accomplishments.
2023 Dr. Aparna Reddy, Director of Pharmacy at HCA Houston Healthcare in Conroe, Texas.
Past Recipients
2022 Dr. Niaz Deyhim, Pharmacy Administrative Specialist - Operations, Education, Training, HMH Longitudinal APPE Program Director, Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.
2021 Dr. Laura Sample, Emergency Medicine Pharmacist at CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Shoreline in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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2020 Mr. Mike Brimberry, RPh, MBA, Director of Pharmacy at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Round Rock, Texas.
2019 George Udeani, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Residency Program Director
HealthTrust Supply Chain at the Corpus Christi Medical Center in Corpus Christi, Texas
2018 Thuy Doan, PharmD, Hospital Health System Preceptor and Administrative Specialist at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas
2017 Shane Lechler, PharmD, Manager at H.E.B. Pharmacy in College Station, Texas
2016 Joseph High, PharmD, Director of Pharmacy Services at Corpus Christi Medical Center in Corpus Christi, Texas
2015 Gavino "Gabby" Garza, RPh, director of pharmacy at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, Texas
2014 Ron Garza, RPh, co-owner of Deleon’s Pharmacy in Corpus Christi, Texas
2013 Emory Martin, PharmD, vice president of pharmacy services at Scott & White Health System in Temple, Texas
2012 Lucio Garza
2011 Ronnie Ozuna
2010 Glenn Arthur Rebber
Staff Member of the Year Award
About the Award
Nominations are taken based on peer evaluations concerning: problem-solving, teamwork, dependability, flexibility, punctuality, communication, customer service and initiative. These members have exemplified our core values and governing principles, exhibited superior customer care and have gone the “extra mile.”
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2023 (pictured left to right) Ms. Amanda Galvan, Ms. Beth Johnson, Mrs. Shelia Robinson
Past Recipients
2022 Mr. Steven Deanda, Mrs. Ashley Ochoa, Ms. Karlie Stehle, Mr. Robert Rice
2021 Mrs. Lynde Buras, RPh, Ms. Denise Hornsby, Ms. Lace Jaramillo, Mr. Gilbert Reyna
2020 Ms. Cordie Benavides, Mr. Daniel Freeman, Mr. Tomas Garza, Mr. Steve Leggio
2019 Mrs. Eva Bennett, Dr Elaine Demps, Mrs. Lindsey Edrington, Mr. Charles Suarez
2018 Ms. Maria "Cordie" Benavides, Mr. Steve Leggio, Ms. Agatha Moy and Mr. Gilbert Reyna
2017 Dr. Elaine Demps, Mrs. Barbara Rice & Mrs. Michelle Walbeck
2016 Ms. Cecelia Gonzales & Ms. Agatha Moy
2015 Ms. Elena Cantu & Mrs. Michelle Walbeck
2014 Mr. Paul Boyle & Mrs. Cheri Shipman
2013 Ms. Rachel Garza & Mrs. Elena Cantu
2012 Ms. Maria Benavides, Mr. Paul Boyle & Ms. Maria Jaramillo
2011 Dr. Elaine Demps, Mr. Andrew Ramirez & Ms. Rachel Garza
2010 Ms. Doris Cuellar & Ms. Maria Jaramillo
2009 Dr. Elaine Demps & Ms. Rachel Garza
2008 Ms. Christie Knudsen
Teacher of the Year Award
About the Award
The professional student pharmacists recognize excellence in teaching and are typically the most coveted by professors.
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2023: (pictured left to right) P1 - Dr. Andrew Tenpas; P2 - Dr. Jongwha Chang; P3 - Dr. Simi Gunaseelan
Past Recipients
2022: P1 - Dr. Fadi Khasawneh; P2 - Dr. Charlotte Farris; P3 - Dr. Trager Hintze
2021: P1 - Dr. Jose Hernandez-Munoz; P2 - Dr. Hamed Aly-Ismail; P3 - Dr. Andrea Mora
2020: P1 - Dr. E. Paul Holder; P2 - Dr. Heather Hay; P3 - Prof. Mark Bremick
2019: P1 - Dr. Sandy Diec; P2 - Dr. Charlotte Farris; P3 - Dr. Simi Gunaseelan
2018: P1 - Dr. Mohammad Nutan; P2 - Dr. Gregory Sawyer; P3 - Dr. Juan Castro
2017: P1 - Dr. Hamed I. Ali; P2 - Dr. Mark Granberry; P3 - Dr. Andrea Luce
2016: P1 - Dr. Heather Miller; P2 - Dr. Lacy Daniels; P3 - Prof. Mark Bremick
2015: P1 - Dr. Juan Bustamante; P2 - Dr. Charlotte Farris; P3 - Dr. Michael Horseman
2014: P1 – Dr. Mohammad Nutan; P2 – Dr. Mark Granberry; P3 – Dr. Andrea Luce
2013: P1 – Dr. Mohammad Nutan; P2 – Dr. Mark Granberry; P3 – Dr. Andrea Luce
2012: P1 – Dr. Mohammad Nutan; P2 – Dr. Mark Granberry; P3 – Dr. Andrea Luce
2011: Dr. Mark Bremick; Dr. Lacy Daniels; Dr. Kris Virga; Dr. Mohammad Nutan
2010: Dr. Lacy Daniels; Dr. Srikanth Kolluru; Dr. Mohammad Nutan
2009: Dr. Mary Chavez, Dr. Lacy Daniels, Dr. Joe Rinka
2008: Dr. Lacy Daniels, Dr. Mohammad Nutan, Dr. Michael Veronin
Teaching Team of the Year Award
2023 IPT II: Cardiovascular Diseases Course
Course Coordinators: Heather Hay, PharmD; Co-Coordinator: Dai Lu, PhD (pictured left to right)
Instructors: Fatinma Alshbool, PhD; Fadi Khasawneh, PhD; Jaye Weston, PharmD
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2023 IPT V: Mental & Behavioral Health Disorders Course
Course Coordinator: Joy Alonso, PharmD (pictured left to right)
Instructor: Hamed Ali-Ismail, PhD, Mahua Choudhury, PhD, Anne-Cécile Mingle, PharmD
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2022 IPT I: Electrolytes & Fluids, Renal Disorders, Acid-Base, and Anemia Course
Course Coordinator: Charlotte Farris, PharmD (pictured left to right)
Instructor: Fatima Alshbool, PharmD, PhD, Trager Hintze, PharmD, Merlyn Joseph, PharmD, , Dai Lu, PharmD, PhD
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2022 Vll: Infectious Diseases Course
Course Coordinators: Andrea Mora, PharmD, Simi Gunaseelan, PhD (pictured left to right)
Instructors: Hamed Ali, PhD, Michael Horseman, PharmD, Ladan Panahi, PharmD, Jaye Weston, PharmD
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Past Recipients
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Course Coordinator: Charlotte Farris, PharmD, BCPS (pictured left to right)
Instructor: Merlyn Joseph, PharmD
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2021 IPT VII: Infectious Diseases
Course Coordinator: Hamed Ali-Ismail, PhD and Dr. Simi Gunaseelan (pictured left to right)
Instructors: Michael Horseman, PharmD, Andrea Mora, PharmD, Ladan Panahi, PharmD and Jaye Weston, PharmD, MS
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2020 IPT V: Psychiatry and Addiction
Course Coordinator: Steven Peterson, PhD (pictured left to right)
Instructors: Hamed Ali-Ismail, PhD; Joy Alonzo, MEng, PharmD and Anne-Cécile Mingle, PharmD, MEd
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2020 IPT I: Electrolytes, Acid-Base, Anemia, and Kidney Disease
Course Coordinator: Charlotte Farris, PharmD, BCPS (pictured left to right)
Instructor: Merlyn Joseph, PharmD
Past Recipients
2019 IPT I: Electrolytes, Acid-Base, Anemia & Kidney Diseases Course (photo above)
Course Coordinator: Charlotte Farris, PharmD
Instructor: Merlyn Joseph, PharmD
2019 IPT VII: Infectious Diseases Course (photo above)
Course Coordinator: Andrea Mora, PharmD
Instructors: Simi Gunaseelan, PhD; Hamed Ismail Ali, PhD; Michael Horseman, PharmD; Ladan Panahi, PharmD; Jaye Weston, PharmD
2018 IPT I: Electrolytes, Acid-Base and Kidney Diseases Course
Course Coordinator: Charlotte Farris, PharmD (pictured left)
Instructor: Merlyn Joseph, PharmD (not pictured)
2018 IPT VII: Infectious Diseases Course
Course Coordinator: Andrea Luce, PharmD (pictured right)
Instructors: Hamed Aly-Ismail, PhD (not pictured); Juan Bustamante, PhD (pictured far right); Michael Horseman, PharmD (not pictured); Ladan Panahi, PharmD (not pictured); David Potter, PhD (not pictured); Jaye Weston, MS (not pictured)
2017 IPT II: Cardiovascular Diseases Course
Course Coordinator: Mark Granberry, PharmD, Heather Miller, PharmD
Instructors: Dai Lu, PhD, David Potter, PhD
2017 IPT VII: Infectious Diseases Course
Course Coordinator: Andrea Luce, PharmD, Juan Bustamante, PhD
Instructors: Rabaa Al-Rousan, RPh, PhD, Hamed Aly-Ismail, PhD, Eric Grayson, PharmD, Michael Horseman, PharmD, Ladan Panahi, PharmD, Bree Watzak, PharmD, Prof. Jaye Weston, MS
2016 IPT II: Cardiovascular Diseases Course
Course Coordinator: Mark Granberry, PharmD
Instructors: Dai Lu, PhD, Heather Miller, PharmD, David Potter, PhD
2016 IPT VII: Infectious Diseases Course
Course Coordinator: Andrea Luce, PharmD
Instructors: Rabaa Al-Rousan, RPh, PhD, Hamed Aly-Ismail, PhD, Eric Grayson, PharmD, Michael Horseman, PharmD, Ladan Panahi, PharmD, Bree Watzak, PharmD, Jaye Weston, MS
2015 IPT 1: Electrolytes, Acid-Base, Anemias and Kidney Diseases Course
Course Coordinators: John Bowman, MS, and Cathy Koo, PharmD
Instructors: Charlotte Farris, PharmD, Mark Granberry, PharmD, and Eric Grayson, PharmD
2015 IPT VII: Infectious Diseases Course
Course Coordinators: Andrea Luce, PharmD, and Juan Bustamante, PhD
Instructors: Rabaa Al-Rousan, PhD, Hamed Aly-Ismail, PhD, Eric Grayson, PharmD, Michael Horseman, PharmD, Ladan Panahi, PharmD, Bree Watzak, PharmD, and Jaye Weston, MS
2014 IPT I: Electrolytes, Acid-Base, Anemias, and Kidney Diseases Course
Course Coordinators are Prof. John D. Bowman, and Dr. Cathy Koo.
Instructors are Prof. John D. Bowman, Dr. Charlotte Farris, Dr. Mark Granberry, Dr. Stephen "Eric" Grayson, and Dr. Cathy Koo.
2014 IPT VII: Infectious Diseases
Course Coordinators are Dr. Andrea Luce, and Dr. Juan Bustamante.
Instructors are Dr. Rabaa Al-Rousan, Dr. Hamed Ismail Aly, Dr. Juan Bustamante, Dr. Stephen "Eric" Grayson, Dr. Michael Horseman, Dr. Andrea Luce, Dr. Ladan Panahi, Dr. Miguel Salazar, Dr. Joy Wahawisan, and Dr. Bree Watzak.
2013 IPT I: Electrolytes, Acid-Based, and Nutrition
Course Coordinators are Prof. John Bowman and Dr. Cathy Koo
Instructors are Prof. John Bowman, Dr. Charlotte Farris, Dr. Cathy Koo, Dr. Ladan Panahi and Dr. Ziyaur Rahman
2013 IPT VII: Infectious Diseases
Course Coordinators are Dr. Andrea Luce, Dr. Michael Horseman, and Dr. Lacy Daniels
Instructors are Dr. Joy Alonzo, Dr. Lacy Daniels, Dr. Ayesha de la Fuente, Dr. Stephen "Eric" Grayson, Dr. Michael Horseman, Dr. Srikanth Kolluru, Dr. Andrea Luce, Dr. Ladan Panahi, Dr. Joy Wahawisan, and Dr. Bree Watzak.
2012 Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Course
Dr. Joy Alonzo; Dr. Juan Bustamante; Mr. John Bowman; Dr. Juan Castro; Dr. Ayesha de la Fuente; Dr. Srikanth Kolluru; Dr. Dai Lu; Dr. Victoria Pho; Dr. Rajat Sethi; Dr. Bree Watzak
2012 Psychiatry and Addiction Course
Dr. Joy Alonzo; Dr. Brett Bessac; Dr. Ayesha de la Fuente; Dr. Srikanth Kolluru; Dr. Steve Peterson; Dr. Michael Roffman; Dr. Bree Watzak
2011 IPT III: Endocrinology and Metabolic Disease Course
Dr. Cathy Lau; Dr. Phuong Linh Morsches; Dr. Joy Alonzo; Mr. Mark Bremick; Dr. Ayesha De La Fuente; Dr. Kris Virga; Dr. Charlotte Farris; Dr. Michael Horseman; Dr. Srikanth Kolluru; Dr. Andrea Luce; Dr. Ladan Panahi; Dr. Joy Wahawisan; Dr. Bree Watzak
2011 IPT VII: Infectious Diseases Course
Dr. Juan Bustamante; Dr. Juan Castro; Dr. Ayesha De La Fuente; Dr. Kris Virga; Dr. Srikanth Kolluru; Dr. Patrick Murray; Dr. Victoria Pho; Dr. Darren Roesch; Dr. Rajat Sethi; Dr. Bree Watzak
2010 Cardiovascular Diseases Course
Dr. Cathy Lau; Dr. Phuong Linh Morsches; Dr. Angela Peterson-Ford; Dr. Joseph Rinka; Dr. Rajat Sethi; Dr. Kris Virga
2010 Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Course
Dr. Juan Bustamante; Dr. Juan Castro; Dr. Ayesha De La Fuente; Dr. Srikanth Kolluru; Dr. Patrick Murray; Dr. Victoria Pho; Dr. Darren Roesch; Dr. Rajat Sethi; Dr. Kris Virga; Dr. Bree Watsak
2010 IPT III: Infectious Diseases Course
Dr. Joy Alonzo; Prof. Mark Bremick; Dr. Ayesha De La Fuente; Dr. Charlotte Farris; Dr. Michael Horseman; Dr. Srikanth Kolluru; Dr. Cathy Lau; Dr. Andrea Luce; Dr. Phuong Linh Morsches; Dr. Ladan Panahi; Dr. Kris Virga; Dr. Joy Wahawisan; Dr. Bree Watzak
2009 Cardiovascular Diseases Course
Prof.. John Bowman; Dr. Angela Peterson-Ford; Dr. Joseph Rinka; Dr. Kris Virga
Annual Student Awards
American Institute of the History of Pharmacy Certificate of Student Recognition
Sponsor: American Institute of the History of Pharmacy
Criteria: Recognizes the student who best carries out some type of pharmaco-historical activity (e.g. historical essay, collecting books or artifacts, historical photography, historical hobbies, etc.)
Class of 2023 Ellen Ashley Kruse
Class of 2022 Khyati Amin
Past Recipients
Class of 2021 Fatema Bodalbhai
Class of 2020 Lee Dunn
Class of 2019 Alexandra Perouty
Wolters Kluwer Clinical Drug Information Award of Excellence in Clinical Communication
Sponsor: Facts & Comparisons® and Lexicomp® leading brands of Wolters Kluwer Health
Criteria: Recognizes high academic achievement and superior verbal and written clinical communication skills.
Class of 2023 Enrique Eduardo Arrendondo
Class of 2022 Anthony Wilks
Past Recipients
Class of 2021 Emily Pena
Class of 2020 Brandon Robinson
Class of 2019 Zachary Bridges
Class of 2018 Tatyana Barichovich
Class of 2017 Shannon White
Class of 2016 Adaku Onwubuya
Class of 2015 Annie Lozano
Class of 2014 Madeline King
Class of 2013 Kathleen Wild
Class of 2012 Jonathan Garnett
Class of 2011 Erin Rinkenberger
Cardinal Health Hospital Pharmacy Practice Award
Sponsor: Cardinal Health
Criteria: Recognizes a graduate who is interested in a career in hospital pharmacy
Class of 2016 Justin Shanks
Class of 2015 Mahmoud Sabawi
CVS Health Growth and Development Award
Sponsor: CVS Health Corporation
Criteria: Recognizes overall growth in the profession since enrollment in the College: attitude, knowledge, maturity, teamwork; superior professional development.
Class of 2017 Sasha Cruz
Class of 2016 Christopher Espino
Class of 2015 Mahmoud Sabawi
Class of 2014 Martin Strait
Class of 2013 Kathleen Wild
Class of 2012 Jennifer Thompson
Class of 2011 Rachel Jolly Bray
Class of 2010 Rudy Rangel
Dean’s Academic Achievement Award
Sponsor: Nick Harrell, R.Ph., Harrell’s Pharmacy, Kingsville, Texas, and The Association of Former Students at Texas A&M University
Criteria: Recognizes the student in the graduating class with the highest grade point average.
Class of 2023 Alexandra Dayle Burum, Monica D. Deleon, Jonathan Brandon Warden
Class of 2022 Khyati Amin, Koren Marie Dunn, Hunter Thomas Fales, Hanh My Ngo, Diego Ivan Segura
Class of 2021 Payton Hightower
Class 2021 Li Liu
Class of 2021 Alexandra Ritenour
Class of 2021 Jacob Sellers
Past Recipients
Class of 2020 Miranda Royalty & Pooja Sharma
Class of 2019 Kallen Vann Perkins
Class of 2018 Niaz Deyhim
Class of 2017 Eric Burdette
Class of 2016 Chelsea Krueger & Ann Thi Nguyen
Class of 2015 Allison Bryce & Quyen Dau
Class of 2014 Christina Gonzalez & Kristen Schroeder
Class of 2013 Omar Salgado & Alexander Patlovany
Class of 2012 Rebecca Shewmaker
Class of 2011 Nichole Placida Ma
Class of 2010 Veronica Kerner
Dr. James Robertson Jr. Excellence Award
Sponsor: Francisco’s Salon, Corpus Christi, Texas, and the Dr. James Robertson Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Criteria: Recognizes outstanding professionalism and communication skills as demonstrated in conduct and attitude with an emphasis on community, campus and student organization involvement. The recipient should be in good academic standing and demonstrate a commitment to the College’s core values of Care, Compassion, Competence, Community, and Collaboration. The recipient should be an advocate for activities that promote wellness for the community and student body and should demonstrate respect for and pride in the pharmacy profession with humility and integrity.
Class of 2023 Uyen Thy Hoang
Class of 2022 Sreya Varghese
Past Recipients
Class of 2021 Julio Guerra
Class of 2020 Brianna Garza
Class of 2019 Lois Kim
Class of 2018 Shahrouz Shoghi
Class of 2017 Eugenio Lopez
Class of 2016 Maricela Ceballos
Class of 2015 Brittany Bateman
Class of 2014 Madeline King
Class of 2013 Edward Vaughn II
GlaxoSmithKline Patient Care Award
Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline
Class of 2010 Elaina Wilkins
H-E-B Guiding Principles Award
Sponsor: H-E-B
Criteria: In recognition of the student who Embodies and exhibits through practice the College’s Guiding Principles of Care, Compassion, Competence, Community, and Collaboration.
Class of 2023 Danielle Nicole Garrison
Class of 2022 Elizabeth Marie Block
Past Recipients
Class of 2021 Andrea Rios
Class of 2020 Eunae Jeong
Class of 2019 Morgan Osborn
Class of 2018 Ricardo Martinez
Class of 2017 Dikesh Patel
Class of 2016 Adam Riezenman
Class of 2015 Lauren DeLoach
Class of 2014 Stephanie Staudt
Class of 2013 Chandni D. Bhakta
Class of 2012 Brittany Leigh Evans
Class of 2011 Mike De Luna
Class of 2010 Charles Rolph
Irma Lerma Rangel Leadership Award
Criteria: Exhibits superior leadership qualities and spirit to excel; displays a pioneering spirit to overcome obstacles and lead the profession of pharmacy in the 21st Century.
Sponsor: Drs. Adrian and Ashley Sandoval '12
Class of 2023 Ashley Rachelle Ferris
Class of 2022 Sergio Alex Vigil
Past Recipients
Class of 2021 Patrick Funderult
Class of 2020 Sarah Bermudez
Sponsor: Chemcel Federal Credit Union
Class of 2012 Michael Terry
Class of 2011 Rita Salinas
Class of 2010 Dave Kanwar
Kleberg Bank Community Service Award
Sponsor: Kleberg Bank, Kingsville, Texas
Criteria: In recognition of outstanding and unselfish civic, community, or church volunteer service, provided outside the scope of regular pharmacy practice.
Class of 2023 Kimberly Errisuriz
Class of 2022 Matthew Austin Smith
Past Recipients
Class of 2021 Alberto Matamoros
Class of 2020 Bryan Sigoloff
Class of 2019 Bright Yorka
Class of 2018 Terrilynne Pham
Class of 2017 Samantha Perales
Class of 2016 Bryan Donald
Class of 2015 Annie Lozano
Class of 2014 Amy Morrow
Class of 2013 Kathleen Wild
Class of 2012 Elizabeth Rosas
Class of 2011 Cristina Gonzales
Class of 2010 Justin Markley
Moore’s Pharmacy Incorporated Outstanding Student Award
Sponsor: Moore’s Pharmacy Inc., Sinton, Texas
Criteria: Recognizes the student who displays a commitment to patient care and who excels in the study of pharmacy.
Class of 2023 Jennifer Nnenna Nwosu
Class of 2022 Koren Marie Dunn
Past Recipients
Class of 2021 Alyssa Jimenez
Class of 2020 Pooja Sharma
Class of 2019 Andy Wong
Class of 2018 Josue Rodriguez
Class of 2017 Kathryn Garcia
Class of 2016 Ann Thi Nguyen
Class of 2015 Jessica Schneider
Class of 2014 Amber Bacak
Class of 2013 Nola Finke
Class of 2012 Rebecca Shewmaker
Class of 2011 Jacquelyn Connally
Pharmcare USA Integrated Pharmacotherapy (IPT) Award
Sponsor: Pharmacy Care USA
Criteria: Excelled in the integrated course sequence.
Class of 2017 Matthew Untermeyer
Class of 2016 Chelsea Krueger
Class of 2015 Zaida Olvera
Class of 2014 Jesse Castillo
Class of 2013 Omar Salgado
Class of 2012 Adrian Sandoval Jr.
Class of 2011 Amber Chun
Ron and Anabella Garza Outstanding Student Award
Sponsor: Ron and Anabella Garza, DeLeon’s Pharmacy, Corpus Christi, Texas
Criteria: Recognizes excellence in the study of pharmacy.
Class of 2015 Emily Pena
Class of 2014 Leah Calderon
Class of 2013 Alexander Patlovany
Class of 2010 Sebastian Perez
Target Integrated Pharmacotherapy Award
Sponsor: Target Inc.
Class of 2010 Veronica Kerner
Walgreens Innovative Community Practice Award
Sponsor: Walgreens Co.
Criteria: Recognizes the graduating student who strived to implement disease state management programs in a community practice.
Class of 2023 Shelby Danielle Martinez
Class of 2022 Zachary Alaric Shenkir
Past Recipients
Class of 2019 Priscilia Onabhakere
Class of 2018 Olivia Collado
Class of 2017 Roderick Hess
Class of 2016 Amanuel Adane
Class of 2015 Kelsi Gulick-Hughes
Class of 2014 Thongsamuth Noymany
Class of 2013 Jessica Treptow
Class of 2012 Daniel Stoneking
Class of 2011 Maaya Srinivasa
Class of 2010 Jennifer Thompson
Wal-Mart Retail Management Award
Sponsor: Wal-Mart/Sam's Club
Criteria: Graduate who is most likely to succeed as a manager of a retail pharmacy.
Class of 2014 Diego Garza
Class of 2013 Mark Carrillo
Class of 2012 Thomas Garza
Class of 2011 Jacquelyn Connally
Class of 2010 Gene Castillo
Lilly Achievement Award
Sponsor: Lilly USA, LLC
Criteria: Exemplifies scholastic and professional achievement, leadership and ethical conduct.
Class of 2018 Sergio Garcia
Class of 2017 Richard Ramirez
Class of 2016 Jason Chau
Class of 2015 Melissa Hinojosa
Class of 2014 Amber Bacak
Class of 2013 Nola Finke
Class of 2012 Richard Wong
Class of 2011 Mike De Luna
Class of 2010 Charles Rolph
Merck & Co. Pharmaceutics Award
Sponsor: Merck & Co. Inc.
Class of 2011 Cristina Gonzales
Viatris Excellence in Pharmacy Award (Previously named, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Excellence in Pharmacy Award)
Sponsor: Viatris
Criteria: Recognizes academic excellence by ranking in the top 25 percent of the graduating class; having high professional motivation; and, having demonstrated superior proficiency in the provision of drug information services.
Class of 2023 Jonathan Brandon Warden
Class of 2022 Jose V. Elizalde Jr.
Past Recipients
Class of 2021 Jacob Sellers
Class of 2020 Tzuchen Jou
Class of 2019 Kallen Vann Perkins
Class of 2018 Anum Abid
Class of 2017 Hannah Ehrenfield
Class of 2016 Chelsea Krueger
Class of 2015 Quyen Dau
Class of 2014 Martin Strait
Class of 2013 Megan Calk
Class of 2012 Rebecca Shewmaker
Class of 2011 Rachel Jolly Bray
Class of 2010 Aimee Nguyen
Natural Medicines Graduation Award
Sponsor: Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
Criteria: Recognizes the graduate who exhibits interest and expertise related to natural medicines, including efforts to minimize adverse effects due to inappropriate use, and to encourage an evidence-based approach to natural medicines.
Class of 2017 Keith Davidson
Class of 2016 Elizabeth Nkwocha
Class of 2015 Lori Watkins
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Graduation Award
Sponsor: Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
Criteria: Demonstrates promise in improving patient care and shows an appreciation for scientific inquiry and an evidence-based approach to evaluating natural medicines.
Class of 2014 Mila Moroz
Class of 2013 Michael Shaw
Class of 2012 Corey Smith
Class of 2011 Xuan Zhou
Class of 2010 Erin Williamson
Natural Standard Research Collaboration – Academic Excellence Award
Sponsor: Natural Standard
Criteria: Exhibits the exemplary perpetuation of multidisciplinary, evidence-based research practices, healthcare communications, or information.
Class of 2014 Ashley Fox
Class of 2013 Courtney Landry
Class of 2012 Corey Smith
Perrigo Award for Excellence in Non-Prescription Medication Studies
Class of 2010 Leigh Anne Lunsford
TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA Outstanding Student Award
Sponsor: Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Criteria: Presented to a student who has achieved notable academic success in the Rangel College of Pharmacy.
Class of 2017 Matthew Untermeyer
Class of 2016 Amanda Kennedy
Class of 2015 Nicholas Hudson
Class of 2014 Amber Bacak
Class of 2013 Alexander Patlovany
Class of 2012 Dylan Hachtel
Class of 2011 Jorge Solis II
Class of 2010 Chris King
United States Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Practice Award
Sponsor: United States Public Health Service
Criteria: Recognizes a third-year student’s contributions to public health pharmacy practice.
Class of 2025 Monet Giles
2022 Alexis Speer
2021 Joel A. Gardea Beltran
2020 Rashid H. Abdoh
2019 Sarah Bermudez
2018 Bright Yorka
2017 Valerie Guerra
2016 Sasha Cruz
2015 Chris Espino
2014 Lori Watkins
2013 Madeline King
2012 Cory Smith