About the Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented annually to individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the theory and practice of pharmacy or have demonstrated major accomplishments in a professional pharmacy practice, or in pharmaceutical research and development.
Awardees have managed or directed organizations that have made noteworthy national or international contributions to the pharmacy profession. They have contributed truly exceptional service to their community, the College, the profession, or the public. The individual must be a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy.
To nominate an individual for this award, please follow this link.
2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Stephen Baird

Rick Gates

Linda Griffey
Griffey has been highly involved in professional and community activities. She was a member of multiple associations and groups and volunteered as president of the Organization of Women Executives; the Los Angeles Duke Bar Association; Los Angeles County Bar Association Employee Benefits Committee; and Western Pension & Benefits Conference, Los Angeles. She has served on numerous boards of directors and advisors, including Valley Presbyterian Hospital and the UI College of Pharmacy.

Shaoling Li
Past Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients*
2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Jenelle Sobotka, ’87 BSPh, '89 PharmD, FAPhA, FNAP
Todd Semla, ’81 BSPh, '83 MS, '85 PharmD
2019 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Ronald Betts, ’73 MS, PhD
Ann and Timothy Lehan, ’76 BSPh
2018 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Elizabeth A. Chrischilles, '79 BSPh, '81 MS, '86 PhD
Marilyn and Matthew Osterhaus, both '80 BSPh
2017 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Sue Purcell, ’74 BSPh
William Stagner, ’73 BSPh, ’77 MS, ’79 PhD
2016 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Michael Akers, BA, ’72 PhD, MBA
Christopher Decker, '88 BSPh
2015 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Terry Dahl, '83 PhD
Miekeleen Hart, '79 BSPh
2014 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Dennis Erb, ’84 PhD
Stephen Mullenix, '74 BSPh
*No ceremony was held in 2020.