ISPE announced its 2011 award winners at the Society’s Annual Meeting held in Grapevine, Texas, USA. Recognizing the awardees’ contributions to ISPE and to the pharmaceutical industry as a whole, Robert P. Best, President and CEO, presented the honors on behalf of the ISPE Board of Directors.

“ISPE is fortunate to have among its dedicated Members, volunteers, and industry supporters this group of outstanding contributors. All of this year’s honorees have uniquely contributed to the organization. In doing that, they have positively impacted the pharmaceutical industry in some outstanding ways, and the world is a better place because of them.” says Best. “We are grateful for their work on behalf of ISPE.”

Here are the 2011 Award winners:
Michael A. Arnold, RPh, received the Max Seales Yonker Member of the Year Award, honoring the ISPE Member who made the most significant contribution to the Society during the past year. Arnold was awarded this honor for his work leading the ISPE Community of Practice (COP) Council through major planning and restructuring efforts, as well as for his involvement in re-designing ISPE’s education and conference portfolio for 2012.

Shinichi Osada and Jane Brown both received the Richard B. Purdy Distinguished Achievement Award, honoring ISPE Members who have made significant, long-term contributions to the Society.
Shinichi Osada received the Purdy award in recognition of the high impact of his active involvement with the Society both internationally and in Japan. Since 1994 Mr. Osada has served on ISPE’s International Board of Directors. He was catalytic in introducing the Society’s COP concept to Japan, helping to strengthen the local organization and creating a model for other Affiliates in forming local COPs. Mr. Osada also served on ISPE’s Professional Certification Committee during its formative years, and he provided leadership on the Facility of the Year Awards Committee as well.
Jane Brown received the Purdy award for her consistent, dedicated and passionate service to ISPE over a period of 18 years. Ms Brown has served in numerous leadership roles, culminating in chairing the Board for ISPE’s Carolina South Atlantic Chapter, and ultimately serving as Chair of ISPE’s International Board of Directors. Since joining ISPE in 1993, Ms Brown has been deeply involved in membership development, regulatory affairs, student and young professional development, the creation of new guidance documents, university relations, and the North American/South American Affiliate Council. She has personally mentored countless professionals, and she is currently leading ISPE’s volunteer development efforts.

Source: ISPE