New Free Program Launches to Address Rural Pharmacy Shortage, Equip Next Generation of Pharmacy Owners
Rural Pharmacy Ownership Accelerator provides year-long support to future pharmacy owners committed to underserved communities NEW ORLEANS, La. (Oct. 20, 2025) – The NCPA Foundation today announced the launch of the Rural Pharmacy Ownership Accelerator, a comprehensive 12-month virtual program designed to prepare future pharmacy owners to successfully open and operate pharmacies in rural America. The […]
Robert (Bob) J. Greenwood Awarded Dargavel Medal by NCPA Foundation
NEW ORLEANS, La. (Oct. 20, 2025) – Bob Greenwood, owner and operator of Greenwood Drug Inc. and Greenwood Compounding, Osterhaus Pharmacy and Denver Drug, all located in Iowa, was awarded the 2025 John W. Dargavel Medal by the National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation as part of NCPA’s Annual Convention, being held Oct. 18-21 in New Orleans, […]
NCPA Foundation Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients
NEW ORLEANS, La. (Oct. 19, 2025) – During the National Community Pharmacists Association’s Annual Convention, Oct. 18-21 in New Orleans, La., the NCPA Foundation announced the recipients of this year’s NCPA Foundation scholarships. The NCPA Foundation proudly awards scholarships each year to college students pursuing community pharmacy ownership, recognizing those with demonstrated leadership qualities, academic achievement […]
Matt Binder Receives National Preceptor of the Year Award from NCPA Foundation
NEW ORLEANS, La. (Oct. 19, 2025) – Matt Binder, owner of Ostroms Drug & Gift, Bob Johnson’s Pharmacy and Madison Park Pharmacy, all in the Seattle area, was named the recipient of the 2025 National Preceptor of the Year Award by the National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation as part of NCPA’s Annual Convention, being held Oct. […]
NCPA Foundation Recognizes Heather Lyons-Burney as Outstanding Faculty Liaison of the Year
NEW ORLEANS, La. (Oct. 19, 2025) – The National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation has recognized Heather Lyons-Burney, clinical associate professor and assistant director of experiential learning at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy, as the 2025 Outstanding Faculty Liaison of the Year. The award recognizes a faculty liaison who demonstrates exceptional leadership and commitment […]
Erik Nelson Receives NCPA Foundation’s NARD Ownership Award
NEW ORLEANS, La. (Oct. 19, 2025) – Erik Nelson, owner of five pharmacies in the Spokane, Wash. and Post Falls, Idaho areas, has received this year’s NARD Ownership Award from the National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation as part of NCPA’s Annual Convention, being held Oct. 18-21 in New Orleans, La. The NARD Ownership Award recognizes an […]
NCPA Foundation Receives $50,000 Grant from Cardinal Health Foundation to Support Disaster Relief Fund
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Sonja Pagniano, Executive Director, ncpaf@ncpafoundation.org, 800-544-7447 Alexandria, VA (June 10, 2025) – The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Foundation announced today that it has received a $50,000 grant from the Cardinal Health Foundation to support its Disaster Relief Fund. This timely contribution comes as communities across the nation face an […]
NCPA Foundation Announces 2025 Ludwig Scholarship Recipients
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Sonja Pagniano, Executive Director, ncpaf@ncpafoundation.org, 800-544-7447 Four pharmacy students recognized for their commitment to independent community pharmacy advocacy ALEXANDRIA, VA (May 2, 2025) – The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the prestigious Ludwig Scholarships for 2025. The announcement was made by Jade […]
NCPA Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members – Brian Caswell and Hugh Chancy
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Sonja Pagniano, Executive Director, ncpaf@ncpafoundation.org, 800-544-7447 NCPA Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members – Brian Caswell and Hugh Chancy Alexandria, VA (Jan. 10, 2025) – The National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation (NCPA Foundation) has announced the appointment of Brian Caswell, RPh and Hugh Chancy, RPh to its Board […]
NCPA Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
Chris Cella from McKesson RxOwnership with awardee at the 2024 NCPA Awards Ceremony
