Recognition & Scholarships

Celebrating professional excellence and investing in the future of pharmacy.

CPS Fellow Designation (FCPS)

The Fellow designation is the pinnacle of achievement and acknowledgment for the pharmacy professional. A Fellow of CPS (FCPS) is a career professional who has made outstanding contributions to the profession through service as a leader, mentor, and educator. The FCPS designation signifies not only advanced knowledge but also a deep commitment to service and the advancement of the profession.

Certificant of the Year Award

This prestigious award was created to honor CPS-certified professionals who have demonstrated characteristics of enthusiasm, passion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to the profession. These individuals advocate for excellence and have made outstanding contributions and significant strides in advancing patient safety and the practice of pharmacy.

Eligibility

  • Minimum 5 years in the pharmacy profession.
  • Past or current member of a national pharmacy organization.
  • Currently holds an active CPS Certification in good standing.
  • Not currently employed by or under contract with CPS.

Key 2025 Dates

  • February 2025: Nominations Open
  • March 28, 2025: Nomination Deadline
  • June 2025: Nominees Notified
  • Fall 2025: Public Recognition

The CPS Professional Advancement Scholarship

As part of our commitment to fostering excellence and supporting professionals with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the CPS Professional Advancement Scholarship is designed to remove financial barriers for those seeking to validate their expertise. This scholarship provides financial support to cover the full costs of a CPS certification and an accompanying practice exam.

Candidate Eligibility

  • Must be a pharmacist or technician employed in the field for at least 12 months.
  • Must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Must meet all standard eligibility requirements for the chosen CPS certification.

Key 2025 Dates

  • September 1, 2025: Applications Open
  • November 30, 2025: Application Deadline
  • January 2026: Recipients Notified
A photo from the recognition ceremony showing scholarship recipients smiling.
Jane Park, PharmD
CPS Certified since 2023
A second photo from the recognition ceremony.
Cindy Chen, RPh
CPS Certified since 2024

Past Honorees & Recipients

2025

Michelle Butler, PharmD, CPOM, FCPS
CPS Fellow Designation
John Nguyen, RPh, CPxP
Certificant of the Year Award
Sarah Davis, PharmD
Professional Advancement Scholarship

2024

Evelyn Reed, PharmD, CPOM
Certificant of the Year Award
Cindy Chen, RPh
Professional Advancement Scholarship

2023

Samuel Khan, RPh, CSCP
Certificant of the Year Award
Jane Park, PharmD
Professional Advancement Scholarship

2022

David Wong, PharmD, CIPS
Certificant of the Year Award
Aisha Patel, PharmD
Professional Advancement Scholarship