Terry Gubbins Student Leadership Award

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Nominate a deserving pharmacy student who has made a meaningful impact.

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The Terry Gubbins Student Leadership Award was established in 2014 by Terry to recognize a student with outstanding leadership qualities. The student must have demonstrated leadership through school activities, public service and community activities, as well as professional involvement. The Terry Gubbins Award is given once a year at the Florida Pharmacy Association Annual Meeting. The winner of the award receives public recognition for his/her accomplishments, a $1,500 check and an award.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The student must have demonstrated leadership skills  through school activities, public service and community activities, as well as professional involvement.

  • The student must be a current pharmacy student in Florida

  • The student must be a current Student Pharmacist Member of the Florida Pharmacy Association

  • Must be nominated by a faculty member from the College of Pharmacy

Nomination Requirements

  • Completed nomination form

  • Letter of recommendation highlighting the student’s leadership skills through school activities, public service and community activities, as well as professional involvement.

  • Other supporting documents (e.g., resume, transcript, proof of FPA membership or activity)

  • Students are nominated by a College of Pharmacy representative.

Selection Process

  • All nominations are reviewed by the Florida Pharmacy Foundation Awards Committee

  • Finalists may be contacted for additional information

  • Recipient is honored at the Foundation Celebration during the Florida Pharmacy Association Annual Meeting

  • Notification sent to both nominator and nominee via email

Award Recognition

  • Certificate of recognition presented at the Foundation Celebration

  • The recipient is recognized with a $1,500 scholarship award.

  • Honoree spotlighted on the Foundation’s digital platforms

About this Award

The Terry Gubbins Award was established to honor the career of Terry Gubbins, a respected leader and advocate for pharmacy professionals in Florida. Known for his unwavering service and community impact, this award reflects his values by recognizing students who give back, lift others, and lead with purpose.

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