The MUSC College of Pharmacy Alumni Association accepts nominations each fall for awards to be presented during the College's annual Hooding Ceremony.
Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Awards
The Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement in the profession of pharmacy and service to the college, profession and community at large.
The recipient must be a person who has demonstrated pride and loyalty toward the College of Pharmacy and who, by his or her integrity and stature, has brought honor to the college and university and will continue to be a role model for all pharmacy practitioners.
Selection Criteria
Career achievement:
- Has demonstrated excellence in the profession of pharmacy throughout his/her career.
- Has been a pioneer in pharmacy practice, education or research.
- Has distinguished himself/herself by notable achievements credited to him/her over a continual period of time.
Professional service:
- Has served as an officer and/or active worker in local, state and/or national professional organizations.
- Has served as a member of a professional regulatory board or commission.
- Has served as a member of a commission or group advancing the cause of pharmacy or health care.
Community service:
- Has been actively involved in local, state or national government.
- Has been a leader in community civic organizations and/or service groups.
- Has been a leader in church or religious activities in the community.
Stewardship to the College of Pharmacy:
- Has given of personal time to assist the College of Pharmacy in meeting its mission.
- Has kept the college visible to other alumni and to the community.
- Has actively and admirably served in the area of student recruitment.
- Has given of his/her financial resources to assist the development of the College of Pharmacy and its students.
Honorary Alumnus/Alumna Awards
This award is given on occasion to an individual who is not an alumnus/alumna of the College of Pharmacy but who, because of long, dedicated and distinguished service, has become a notable and important part of the MUSC Pharmacy family.
Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award Recipients
2021
Dr. Lori Dickerson ’93
James L. Hodges ’71 2021
2020
R. “Kelly” Hunt ’95
2019
Dorothy “Dottie” Farfone ‘99
2018
Lynn Uber ’88, R’89
Walt Uber ’88, R’89
2017
W. Kim Richardson ’78
2016
Robert C. Hubbard III ’69
2015
Ralph T. Lewkowicz ’78
2014
Frank J. Brunson ’76
2013
Katherine H. Chessman PharmD ’84, ‘86
2012
Francis B. Palumbo, PhD. ’68
2011
Tony Willoughby , PharmD ’01
2009
Kelly W. Jones, Pharm.D., ’86, ’88
Mel Rauton, Jr., ’88
2008
Peter Edwards ’68
2006
Isiah M. Harper, Jr., ’81
W. Mike Heath, ’74
2002
C. Wayne Weart, Pharm.D.,’71
2001
Harry L. Rickenbacker, D.D.S.,’69
2000
T. Edward Childress, ’68
John P. O’Brien, Jr., ’68
1998
John F. Cormier, Pharm.D., ’78
F. Joseph Hodge, ’56
Pamela W. Tribble, ’80
1996
James B. Bobo, Sr., '58
Margaret B. Bobo, '58
Charles F. Cooper, '65
1995
Charles R. Noplis, '76
Welton O'Neal, Jr., Pharm.D., '79
1994
Rebecca A. Strom, '78
1992
J. Robert Bradham, '77
1992
Thomas M. Chamberlain, Pharm.D., '84
1991
Vincent T. Peng, M.D., '66
Ralph M. Wilkie, '53
1990
Harold E. Chappelear, '60
J. Donald James, '54
1977
Robert C. Wilkens, ’77
Honorary Alumnus/Alumna Award Recipients
2017
Dr. Nancy G. Mikell
2009
Arnold W. Karig, Ph.D.
2004
Patricia M. Sharpe
1997
Julian E. McGill, Ph.D.
1996
James R. Bracewell
1993
William H. Golod, Ph.D.
