Next-Generation Pharmacists gala to be held Aug. 6

Parata Systems and Pharmacy Times will host the Next-Generation Pharmacists awards gala on Aug. 6 in Orlando, Florida.

This year’s gala will be on Soundstage 33, which is in the middle of Universal Studios Florida.

The theme of the event is “Innovation and Inspiration,” and it will include entertainment from motivational speaker, entertainer and author Giovanni Livera. Livera will entertain attendees with his “anything is possible” approach to magic, work and life.

At the gala, pharmacists, technicians, student pharmacists and industry advocates will have the chance to celebrate and recognize the work of their peers. Finalists who are changing the future of the industry will be recognized during the event.

One winner will receive the event’s highest honor, the 2015 Next-Generation Pharmacist award. The winner of the top award will be featured on Pharmacy Time’s August 2015 cover.

Nominations for the awards will be accepted until April 14.

Nomination categories include: entrepreneur, civic leader, future pharmacist, lifetime leadership, health-system pharmacist, military pharmacist, patient care provider, rising star, technician, specialty pharmacist and technology innovator.

To submit nominations, visit nextgenerationpharmacist.com