Among chapters at the 89 pharmacy schools in the country, Mercer's chapter of ASP has received for six years the highest award presented by the American Pharmaceutical Association. Recognition for being the most outstanding chapter in the nation, based on competition for numerous service and academic projects performed by our students, was given at the national conventions in Anaheim, CA, in 1989; in Washington, D.C., in 1990; in New Orleans, LA, in 1991; in Dallas, TX, in 1993; in Miami Beach, FL, in 1998, and in Washington, D.C., in 2000. The chapter received awards for placing as second runner-up in national competition at conventions in Orlando, FL, in 1995; in Nashville, TN, in 1996; in Los Angeles, CA, in 1997.
NATIONAL OFFICERS:
1992-93 National ASP President, Jonathan Marquess,
1992-93 National ASP Speaker of the House, Valerie Prince
1991-92 National ASP President, Mechelle LaWarre
REGIONAL OFFICERS:
2009-10 Region 3 Member-At-Large, Jill Augustine
NATIONAL AWARDS:
2011 - Jill Augustine, class of 2012, National Student Leadership Award
2011 - National Heartburn Awareness Challenge Award
2011 - Region 3 Operation Heart Award
2010 - Division A National Chapter Achievement Award
2005 - Lt. Leah M. Phanco, class of 2004, McNeil Mortar and Pestle Professionalism Award
2002 - Steven Miller, class of 2005, ASP Patient Counseling Competition
Other National Awards