EDUCATING LEADERS IN PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES SINCE 1886
SPPS Awards Ceremony and Graduate Send-Off
This annual event proudly honors all PharmD and Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates and recognizes outstanding faculty, staff, students and preceptors award winners who, over the past year, have contributed significantly to our school's mission, the profession of pharmacy and the pursuit of academic achievements.
2026 SPPS Awards Ceremony
Friday, May 15
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Harriman Hall Ballroom, UB South Campus
This free event recognizes award winners from across the school along with our graduating class. Registration is required and space is limited—register to attend.
2026 SPPS Graduate Send-Off
Friday, May 15
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Resurgence Brewing Co.
55 Chicago St., Buffalo, NY 14204
This free event recognizes award winners from across the school along with our graduating class. Light fares and non-alcoholic beverages provided with registration. Cash bar available. Registration is required and space is limited—register to attend.
Faculty and Staff Awards
The Teacher of the Year (Educator of the Year) Award recognizes faculty members who demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching and mentoring.
The Educational Innovation of the Year Award recognizes faculty and staff members who develop and implement innovative teaching and learning strategies and assessment methods.
Each year a faculty member or instructor is recognized by the graduating PharmD Class for their positive and lasting impact on their class.
The Julie Kopfer Memorial Staff Member of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding staff member of our school community.
Preceptor Awards
The Preceptor of the Year Awards recognizes outstanding preceptors within our school community for their innovative experiential teaching and mentorship of our PharmD students.
Student Awards
Our student awards recognize outstanding students within our school community.