Thao Dao (Rx2023) is the recipient of the 2026 BC Pharmacy Association Award of Excellence: New Practitioner Award, recognized for her young leadership and commitment to equitable, patient-centred care.
Georgia Wilson (Rx2029) is the inaugural recipient of the Victor Lei Memorial Award. Established by Victor’s family, former classmates, and friends, the award serves as a lasting tribute to honour his caring spirit and dedication to Northern communities.
Michael Collins (Rx2011) is the 2025 University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy Alumni Achievement Award recipient. This award recognizes and celebrates pharmacy alumni who impact the health and wellbeing of society through professional work and/or public service contribution.
Dr. Cindy Yeung (PhD’23) is the 2024 University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy Alumni Achievement Award recipient. She began her PhD journey at the School of Pharmacy with one goal in mind, to build a better world.
Each year the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy recognizes exceptional mentors, nominated by the students, through the Outstanding Co-op Supervisor and the Outstanding Preceptor of the Year Award. Join us in congratulating the 2024 recipients, Edmund Tan and Kirk Wong!
Dr. Nardine Nakhla, associate professor at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, co-founder of MAPflow, a health-technology platform, and practicing community pharmacist, joins the ranks of remarkable and inspiring women across Canada as a recipient of the 2025 Women’s Executive Network (WXN) Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award in the Professionals category.
We are proud to recognize and celebrate Elaine Lillie, longtime adjunct faculty member at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, on her designation as a 2025 Honorary Member of the University.
Shoppers Drug Mart Waterloo Pharmacy co-op employer Edmund Tan and stores 298 and 299 in Whitehorse win the 2025 Employer Impact Award for Impact in Innovation by the University of Waterloo's Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE).
Ali Syed (PharmD’18), practicing pharmacist and PhD candidate at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, has been awarded the Amit and Meena Chakma Award for Exceptional Teaching by a Student (AETS) Award.
The Faculty of Science Foundation has created a new Senior Undergraduate Science Research Award to recognize undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science for outstanding research in senior undergraduate science research courses. We highlight the 2025 University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy winner and nominees.