Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin Receives Highest Association Award

PSW has been selected by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) as a recipient of the association industry’s highest award, a 2014 ASAE Power of A Summit Award. PSW was the only state-based association recognized by ASAE, along with 5 national associations.

ASAE honored PSW for taking the lead role in coordinating efforts with physicians and other caregivers, as well as redefining the role of the pharmacist for the Wisconsin consumers who are most vulnerable to medication-use problems, including the poor and frail elderly. Through the WPQC, pharmacists have provided tens of thousands of health care services to Wisconsin consumers, more than 1,000 pharmacists in the state have been certified and nearly half of the state’s pharmacies are accredited program partners.

“Congratulations to PSW for benefitting not just their own industry or profession, but society at large,” said Paul Pomerantz, CAE, CEO of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and chair of the Power of A Awards Judging Committee. “This year, our committee had an exceptionally strong group of entries to consider, and it’s heartening to see so many organizations excelling in their work.”

“WPQC has the potential to impact every community in Wisconsin and be modeled in other states across the country,” said Mike Bettiga, PSW President. “Via the program, pharmacists review progress and help patients understand how they can better engage in their own care. It’s a real impact program, making a difference in one of the most important things to each of us-our health.”

ASAE’s Power of A (association) Awards, the industry’s highest honor, recognize the association community’s valuable contributions on the local, national and global level. The Power of A Awards reward outstanding accomplishments of associations and industry professionals for their efforts to enrich lives, create a competitive workforce, prepare society for the future, drive innovation and make a better world.

PSW Executive Vice President, Chris Decker, and PSW President-elect, Pat Cory, will receive the award on behalf of the organization at a special ceremony in Washington DC in October.