SPPS Awards Ceremony and Graduate Send-Off

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This annual event proudly honors all PharmD and Pharmaceutical Sciences graduates and recognizes outstanding faculty, staff, student and preceptor 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 event recognizes our student, faculty, staff and preceptor award winners from across the school. The event is free with registration and space is limited.

Registration is required by May 2. Check your email for the registration link or contact Sarah Sterzinger, associate director of alumni engagement, at sjsterzi@buffalo.edu.

2026 SPPS Graduate Send-Off

Friday, May 15
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Resurgence Brewing Co.
55 Chicago St., Buffalo, NY 14204

This complimentary event celebrates our graduating class and award winners from across all programs. Light fares and non-alcoholic beverages provided with a cash bar available. Tickets are reserved for students and one guest per student. Space is limited.

Registration is required by May 2. Check your email for the registration link or contact Sarah Sterzinger, associate director of alumni engagement, at sjsterzi@buffalo.edu.

SPPS Awards Overview

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.