Recognition of outstanding contributions to pharmacy
FIP believes it is of utmost importance to support and recognise individuals who, through their vision and commitment to their profession, are making outstanding contributions to the fields of pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical sciences and pharmaceutical education and at all stages of their career. As such, each year we honour those who have demonstrated commendable work and dedication in areas which parallel our overall mission of advancing pharmacy practice, science and education for the betterment of global health.
Our 3-year award cycle can be found here.
In 2023 the following awards will be considered:
- FIP Exceptional Pharmaceutical Education Award (senior career)
- FIP Olivier Bugnon Award (mid-career)
- FIP Early Career in Pharmaceutical Science Recognition Award (early career)
- Joseph Oddis Award for Exceptional Service to FIP
- Honorary Member
- FIP fellowships across practice, science and education
- Health Promotion Campaign Award (to a FIP member organisation)
- Pharmaceutical Education Organisational Award (to an Academic Institutional Member AIM)
In 2024 the following awards will be considered:
- Høst Madsen Medal (Senior career)
- FIP Distinguished Pharmaceutical Education Award (mid-career)
- FIP Early Career in Pharmaceutical Practice Recognition Award (early career)
- Kamal K. Midha Award for Exceptional Leadership to FIP
- Honorary Member
- FIP fellowships across practice, science and education
- Health Promotion Campaign Award (to a FIP member organisation)
- Pharmaceutical Science Organisational Award (to a predominantly scientific member organisation)
In 2025 the following awards will be considered:
- André Bédat Award (senior career)
- FIP Distinguished Pharmaceutical Science Award (mid-career)
- FIP Early Career in Pharmaceutical Education Recognition Award (early career)
- FIP Distinguished Service Award
- Honorary Member Award
- FIP Fellowships across practice, science and education
- Health Promotion Campaign Award (to a FIP member organisation)
- Pharmaceutical Education Organisational Award (to an Academic Institutional Member AIM)
Most awardees are announced at the annual FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Awards fall into the following categories:
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Health Promotion Campaign Award Pharmaceutical Science Organisational Award Pharmaceutical Education Organisational Award
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Honorary President Honorary Presidents |
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Honorary Membership FIP Rules of Procedure for Honorary Membership Honorary Members |
![]() Prof. Leslie Benet received FIP's Honorary Lifelong Membership in 2012 |
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People who have been individual members of FIP for over 30 years are recognised with “life-long membership”. |
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Joseph A. Oddis Award for Exceptional Service to FIP FIP Rules of Procedure for the Joseph A. Oddis Award for Exceptional Service to FIP Awardees |
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Kamal K. Midha Award for Exceptional Leadership to FIP The purpose of the award is to recognise officers of FIP and individuals who have rendered exceptional leadership in pharmaceutical education, science and practice serving the mission of FIP. The award will be made on an ad hoc basis. Rules of Procedure Kamal K. Midha Award for Exceptional Leadership to FIP Awardees |
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FIP Distinguished Service Award This award recognises officers or employees of FIP who have rendered exceptional and distinguished service to FIP. The award is made on an ad hoc basis. FIP Rules of Procedure for the Distinguished Service Award Awardees |
![]() Mr John A. Ware receive the Distinguished Service Award |
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FIP Presidential Citation FIP Rules of Procedure FIP Presidential Citation Awardees 2017 Prof. Meindert Danhof (Netherlands) |
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FIP Fellowship Award FIP Rules of Procedure FIP Fellowship Award
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The Høst-Madsen Medal is conferred in honour of Dr Erik Høst-Madsen, an eminent past-President of FIP. The purpose of the award is to recognise an exceptional research-active scientist who has made significant and outstanding contributions to the diverse field of pharmaceutical sciences, and contributions which have had impact on policy and practice. The award will be granted every three years at an annual FIP congress. FIP Rules of Procedure for the Høst-Madsen Medal Medallists 2021 Prof. Hideyoshi Harashima (Japan) |
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FIP Distinguished Pharmaceutical Science Award Rules of Procedure for the FIP Distinguished Pharmaceutical Science Award Awardees 2022 Dr Yahya Choonara (South Africa) |
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FIP Early Career in Pharmaceutical Science Recognition Award Rules of Procedure FIP Early Career in Pharmaceutical Science Recognition Award |
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André Bédat Award Rules of Procedure for the André Bédat Award Nomination form André Bédat Award Awardees 2022 Dr Roberto Frontini (Germany) |
![]() Dr Lloyd Sansom receives the André Bédat Award |
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FIP Olivier Bugnon Award |
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FIP Early Career in Pharmaceutical Practice Recognition Award Rules of Procedure for the FIP Early Career in Pharmaceutical Practice Recognition Award |
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FIP Exceptional Award in Pharmaceutical Education Rules of Procedure for the FIP Exceptional Award in Pharmaceutical Education |
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FIP Distinguished Pharmaceutical Education Award Rules of Procedure for the FIP Distinguished Pharmaceutical Education Award |
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FIP Early Career in Pharmaceutical Education Recognition Award Rules of Procedure for the FIP Early Career in Pharmaceutical Education Recognition Award Awardees 2022 Dr Betty Exintaris (Australia) |
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Health Promotion Campaign Award Rules of Procedure Health Promotion Campaign Awardees 2021
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![]() Frank Crasson accepts the Health Promotion Campaign Award on behalf of the Association Pharmaceutique Belge |
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Pharmaceutical Science Organisational Award Rules of Procedure for the FIP Pharmaceutical Science Organisational Award Application Form 2024 |
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Pharmaceutical Education Organisational Award Rules of Procedure for the FIP Pharmaceutical Education Organisational Award |
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Past Awards
Distinguished Science Award - (No longer given) Awardees 2018 Prof. Bert Leufkens (Netherlands) |
![]() Prof. Shinji Yamashita receives FIP's Distinguished Science Award |
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Lifetime Achievement in Pharmaceutical Science Award - (No longer given) Awardees
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Distinguished Practice Award - (No longer given) Awardees 2021 Prof. James Stevenson (USA) |
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FIP Lifetime Achievement in the Pharmaceutical Practice Award - (No longer given) Awardees
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Pharmacy Practice Improvement Programme Award - (No longer given) Awardees 2021
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![]() Gerben Klein Nulent accepts the Pharmacy Practice Improvement Programme Award on behalf of the Koninklijke Nederlandse Maatschappij ter bevordering der Pharmacie (KNMP) |