The Gulf Coast Society of Health-System Pharmacists Leadership Scholarship was established in 2000 within the TSHP Research & Education Foundation to recognize pharmacy leadership skills. A $500 scholarship will be awarded this year. The applicant should not have received a GCSHP scholarship in the past.
The application opens around October and is due around December of each year.
Requirements and Selection Criteria
- The GCSHP Leadership Scholarship is awarded to a pharmacist or pharmacy student in an undergraduate or graduate degree program based on leadership, service and academic standing. The candidate should be active in school and community service. The student must be a member of The Gulf Coast Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
- Should demonstrate leadership skills. Examples: class officer, organizational officer or representative, or community leadership, etc.
- Should be active in health-system pharmacy organizational activities. Examples: monthly meeting attendance, student Board representative, etc.
- Must be in good academic standing. GPA may be considered in the selection process.
The Richard Cadle Mentoring Scholarship for Pharmacy Leadership was created in 2017 after the sudden passing of the scholarship’s namesake. Dr. Richard Cadle cared deeply about mentoring the future pharmacy leaders of America as shown with his dedication to students, residents, colleagues and his extensive involvement in the Texas Society of Health‐System Pharmacy (TSHP) and its Gulf Coast Affiliate. Throughout his distinguished career he started the first five residency programs at the Michael E. DeBakey Veteran’s Affairs Hospital in Houston, Texas. As a proud member of the United States Navy, he served his country by helping teach new generations of brave young men and women the value of hard work and perseverance. This scholarship is the first of its kind to be solely dedicated to helping pharmacy residents throughout Texas. Dr. Cadle provided an incredible amount of encouragement to so many people and we hope this scholarship fund will help to carry his legacy for future pharmacy generations to come.
The application opens around October and is due around December of each year.
Requirements and Selection Criteria
- The candidate should: Be a current pharmacy resident in Texas
- Be a member of their local TSHP Chapter Affiliate
- Demonstrate compassion and spirit of helping others by being active in community service
- Demonstrate leadership qualities as evidenced by their contributions to local, state and national organizations
Each year GCSHP recognizes outstanding work in pharmacy practice. Nominations will be accepted each year in September-October and can be submitted to gcshp.membership@gmail.com.
Outstanding Pharmacist Award
- Recognition of outstanding contributions as a health systems pharmacist
- Active participation in the growth of GCSHP and exemplary dedication to improving the delivery of quality health care
Outstanding Student Award
Demonstration of active participation in GCSHP and interest in health systems pharmacy practice through research and other activities
Outstanding Industry Service Award
- Outstanding service and demonstration of the highest standard of professionalism and constructive interest in the formation, growth, and programs of GCSHP
- Advancement of improved, rational, safe, and economic drug therapy
Outstanding Technician Award
Recognition of outstanding contributions to professional growth and community service
Previous Award Winners
2025-2026
- Outstanding Pharmacist – Ashley Crouch
- Outstanding Student – Jeremy Ninan
- Outstanding Technician – Leslie Joseph
- Outstanding Industry Service – Albert Lai
2024-2025
- Outstanding Pharmacist – Noor Zaidan
- Outstanding Student – Megan Huang Frazier
- Outstanding Technician – Sherri Myers
- Outstanding Industry Service – Rick Ulasewich
2023-2024
- Outstanding Pharmacist – Niaz Deyhim
- Outstanding Student – Adam Siddique
- Outstanding Technician – Leslie Joseph
- Outstanding Industry Service – Emily Hobaugh
2020-2021
- Outstanding Pharmacist – Chibuokem Amuneke-Nze
- Outstanding Student – Ariba Abbas
2019-2020
- Outstanding Pharmacist – Reba Forbess
- Outstanding Student – Alan Luu
- Outstanding Industry Service – Rick Ulasewich
2018-2019
- Outstanding Pharmacist – Ian Dunne
- Outstanding Student – Niha Zafar
2017-2018
- Outstanding Pharmacist – Laura Blackburn
- Outstanding Student – Sarah Theriault
- Outstanding Technician – Tiffany Kofroth
- Outstanding Industry Service – Rick Ulasewich
2016-2017
- Outstanding Pharmacist – Thani Gossai
- Outstanding Student – Manal El-Khalil
- Outstanding Technician – Faith Rutherford
- Outstanding Industry Service – Al Lai
2015-2016
- Outstanding Pharmacist – Katie Morneau
- Outstanding Student – Kaitlyn Wasko
- Outstanding Technician – Mary Taylor