About the Awards
The 2026 I.M.P.A.C.T. Awards Finalists
The NPTA I.M.P.A.C.T. Awards recognize pharmacy technicians whose work has measurably advanced the profession — through leadership, innovation, patient care, compounding, education, community service, and health-system excellence.
This year’s program produced 21 finalists across 7 categories, representing hospitals, independent pharmacies, government health services, and training programs around the world.
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By Category
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Leadership
Recognizing pharmacy technicians who demonstrate exceptional leadership, inspire others, and make a meaningful impact within their teams and the profession.
DeFabian Johnson
Kadena Pharmacy Flight Chief, CPhT
U.S. Air Force (Kadena Air Base)
USA
Briana Wukovich
Professional Development & CE Coordinator, CPhT-Adv, CSPT
Ohio Pharmacists Association
Ohio, USA
Melissa Olson
Regulated Pharmacy Technician & Program Administrative Officer
Indigenous Services Canada (Government of Canada)
Alberta, Canada
Innovation & Technology
Celebrating pharmacy technicians who embrace innovation, technology, and forward-thinking solutions to improve pharmacy practice and patient outcomes.
Panayiotis (Pani) Sphikas
Head of Pharmacy Operations, Registered Pharmacy Technician (GPhC)
University College London Hospital (NHS)
London, England, UK
Kathy Hrncir
BI Developer Associate, Analytics & Business Intelligence, MSDA, MBA, CPhT
The University of Kansas Health System
Kansas, USA
Tricia Britton
Central Pharmacy Services Manager, CPhT
Paul's Pharmacy
USA
Patient Care & Medication Access
Honoring pharmacy technicians who go above and beyond to support patients, improve medication access, and contribute to safe, compassionate care.
Malachi Hailstalk
Front Line Supervisor, Clinical Pharmacy, CPhT
U.S. Air Force (Kadena Air Base)
USA
Chelsea Palmer
Pharmacy Technician Coordinator, CPhT-Adv, CSPT
Munson Healthcare — Cowell Family Cancer Center
Michigan, USA
Melissa Paige
Co-founder & former Co-CEO, Healthcare Advocate Summit; President, NAMAPA, BPHM, CPhT, MTM
Healthcare Advocate Summit / NAMAPA
Compounding
Recognizing pharmacy technicians who demonstrate excellence in compounding, quality, safety, and the preparation of medications tailored to patient needs.
Emily Durham
Compounding Technician / Director, Business Development, CPhT
Covetrus Compounding
USA
Brenda Jensen
Owner & Compounding Pharmacy Consultant; Chair, USP Compounding Expert Committee, CPhT, CNMT, MBA
Compounding Consultants, LLC
Erika Anderson
Compounding (System Manager), CPhT, CSPT, BCSCPT
CommonSpirit Health
Education & Training
Celebrating pharmacy technicians who advance the profession through education, mentorship, training, and the development of future pharmacy professionals.
Verender Brown
Pharmacy Technician Educator / ASHP Program Director, BS, CPhT, RPhT, cMTM
Osceola Technical College
Florida, USA
Amanda Abernathy
Pharmacy Technician Training Program Manager, MBA, CPhT, CPTEd
UPMC
Pennsylvania, USA
Abel Guevara
Head of Operations & Student Success, DHA, MHIM, RHIA, CPhT-Adv
RxTechExam
Texas, USA
Community Pharmacy
Honoring pharmacy technicians who make a difference in their communities through exceptional service, patient support, and dedication to community pharmacy.
Sharon Lucas
Accuracy Checking Technician, Level 5 Medicine Management Technician
Rainbow Pharmacy
Ipswich, England, UK
James Barnes
Pharmacy Technician, CPhT
Avita Pharmacy
Texas, USA
Kyla Walker
Pharmacy Technician, CPhT
Dave's Pharmacy
Nebraska, USA
Health-System Pharmacy
Recognizing pharmacy technicians who contribute to the success of health-system pharmacy through operational excellence, collaboration, safety, and patient-centered care.
Michelle Shawgo
Controlled Substance Lead Pharmacy Technician, CPhT-Adv
OSF HealthCare
Illinois, USA
Heather Heidrich
Acute Supply Coordinator / Pharmacy Buyer, CPhT-Adv
Banner Health (Wyoming Medical Center)
Wyoming, USA
Diana Broome
Program Director, Pharmacy Technician Advancement, MEd, CPhT, PhTR
Harris Health System
Texas, USA
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