Winners of the 2026 Pharmasave Business Competition students Zainab Rashid (Rx2027), Ishan Singh (Rx2027) and Noah Spitzl (Rx2027) created a platform idea that connects pharmacies, reduces waste and saves costs for pharmacies.
Dr. Andrea Edginton, Hallman Director and Professor at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 AFPC–Pfizer Research Career Award from the Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada.
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.
Over the past 13 years, Holland Bloorview has hired one Waterloo co-op student every year — and many come full circle. Since 2017, four former co-op students have returned to the hospital as clinical pharmacists, shaping care for future patients and mentoring new Waterloo students entering the field.
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.