Grassroots Advocacy Award
DESCRIPTION:
The AMCP Grassroots Advocacy Award was established in 2007 to recognize an individual or group responsible for significant activity around a grassroots cause.
CRITERIA:
The nominee(s) can be an individual or group, responsible for a significant activity around a grassroots cause. Examples include, but are not limited to, an AMCP member whose personal efforts were critical to passing AMCP –favored legislation or preventing legislation that would be detrimental to managed care pharmacists; an AMCP member who took initiative to establish an effective grassroots coalition in their state; or, an AMCP member who provided leadership and creativity in devising grassroots strategies that enhance the overall advocacy of the organization.
NOMINATION PROCESS:
Nominations are submitted by AMCP members. Each nomination must include a nomination form and up to a 500-word statement that describes the contribution deemed worthy of recognition.
SELECTION PROCESS:
The recipient(s) are selected by the AMCP Grassroots Advocacy Selection Committee composed of members of the AMCP Legislative and Regulatory Action Committee and the AMCP Public Policy Committee.
NATURE OF AWARD:
The AMCP Grassroots Advocacy Award is presented annually at the spring meeting. The recipient receives a plaque, a complimentary registration and travel reimbursement (up to $1,000) to the meeting.
PAST RECIPIENTS:
2020 | Elizabeth Sampsel |
2019 | Manjula Jaybalan |
2018 | Penny Surratt |
Katherine Wolf Khachatourian | |
2017 | Brian Lehman |
2016 | Kenneth J. Bykowski |
2015 | Kathryn L. Jonsrud |
2014 | Marshal Abdullah |
Caroline Atwood | |
2013 | Tim Antonelli |
2012 | Tom Bizzaro |
2009 | Arthur Zoloth |
2008 | Ed Weisbart |
2007 | Shobhna Butler |