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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2026

Award Year

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The Finalists

By Category

Click a name to view professional links and background. Additional insights and profiles will be shared as we spotlight each finalist leading up to the voting period

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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.

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DeFabian Johnson

Kadena Pharmacy Flight Chief, CPhT
U.S. Air Force (Kadena Air Base)
USA

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Briana Wukovich

Professional Development & CE Coordinator, CPhT-Adv, CSPT
Ohio Pharmacists Association
Ohio, USA

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Melissa Olson

Regulated Pharmacy Technician & Program Administrative Officer
Indigenous Services Canada (Government of Canada)
Alberta, Canada

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Innovation & Technology

Celebrating pharmacy technicians who embrace innovation, technology, and forward-thinking solutions to improve pharmacy practice and patient outcomes.

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Panayiotis (Pani) Sphikas

Head of Pharmacy Operations, Registered Pharmacy Technician (GPhC)
University College London Hospital (NHS)
London, England, UK

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Kathy Hrncir

BI Developer Associate, Analytics & Business Intelligence, MSDA, MBA, CPhT
The University of Kansas Health System
Kansas, USA

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Tricia Britton

Central Pharmacy Services Manager, CPhT
Paul's Pharmacy
USA

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Patient Care & Medication Access

Honoring pharmacy technicians who go above and beyond to support patients, improve medication access, and contribute to safe, compassionate care.

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Malachi Hailstalk

Front Line Supervisor, Clinical Pharmacy, CPhT
U.S. Air Force (Kadena Air Base)
USA

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Chelsea Palmer

Pharmacy Technician Coordinator, CPhT-Adv, CSPT
Munson Healthcare — Cowell Family Cancer Center
Michigan, USA

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Melissa Paige

Co-founder & former Co-CEO, Healthcare Advocate Summit; President, NAMAPA, BPHM, CPhT, MTM
Healthcare Advocate Summit / NAMAPA

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Compounding

Recognizing pharmacy technicians who demonstrate excellence in compounding, quality, safety, and the preparation of medications tailored to patient needs.

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Emily Durham

Compounding Technician / Director, Business Development, CPhT
Covetrus Compounding
USA

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Brenda Jensen

Owner & Compounding Pharmacy Consultant; Chair, USP Compounding Expert Committee, CPhT, CNMT, MBA
Compounding Consultants, LLC

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Erika Anderson

Compounding (System Manager), CPhT, CSPT, BCSCPT
CommonSpirit Health

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Education & Training

Celebrating pharmacy technicians who advance the profession through education, mentorship, training, and the development of future pharmacy professionals.

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Verender Brown

Pharmacy Technician Educator / ASHP Program Director, BS, CPhT, RPhT, cMTM
Osceola Technical College
Florida, USA

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Amanda Abernathy

Pharmacy Technician Training Program Manager, MBA, CPhT, CPTEd
UPMC
Pennsylvania, USA

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Abel Guevara

Head of Operations & Student Success, DHA, MHIM, RHIA, CPhT-Adv
RxTechExam
Texas, USA

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Community Pharmacy

Honoring pharmacy technicians who make a difference in their communities through exceptional service, patient support, and dedication to community pharmacy.

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Sharon Lucas

Accuracy Checking Technician, Level 5 Medicine Management Technician
Rainbow Pharmacy
Ipswich, England, UK

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James Barnes

Pharmacy Technician, CPhT
Avita Pharmacy
Texas, USA

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Kyla Walker

Pharmacy Technician, CPhT
Dave's Pharmacy
Nebraska, USA

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Health-System Pharmacy

Recognizing pharmacy technicians who contribute to the success of health-system pharmacy through operational excellence, collaboration, safety, and patient-centered care.

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Michelle Shawgo

Controlled Substance Lead Pharmacy Technician, CPhT-Adv
OSF HealthCare
Illinois, USA

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Heather Heidrich

Acute Supply Coordinator / Pharmacy Buyer, CPhT-Adv
Banner Health (Wyoming Medical Center)
Wyoming, USA

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Diana Broome

Program Director, Pharmacy Technician Advancement, MEd, CPhT, PhTR
Harris Health System
Texas, USA

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