COM Outlook - Winter 2016

28 Nova Southeastern University Faculty/Staff COMmunications During the Health Professions Division Commencement Ceremony held August 21 in the NSU Don Taft University Center, Elaine M. Wallace , D.O., M.S., M.S., M.S., NSU- COM dean, was presented with the Morton Terry Founders’ Award, which honors inspirational leadership in education and health care administration. “Your commitment to the community—including our university and the many organizations you have served—is a tribute to the high standards that govern your life,” said George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., NSU president and chief executive officer. “Throughout your career, both personally and professionally, you are looked upon by your colleagues and friends as a person of high integrity who is driven by impeccable principles and ethics.” The award, which was last presented to a recipient in 2008, has been accorded to four other individuals over the years: Barry Silverman, M.D. (2008); Sylvia Urlich, M.A. (2006); Ray Ferrero, Jr., J.D. (2005); and David Rush (2004). Elaine Wallace accepts her award from Frederick Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D., Health Professions Division chancellor (far left), and George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., NSU president and CEO. Trio of Accolades Angela S. Garcia , Pharm.D., M.P.H., CPH, assistant profes- sor of public health, received three awards during the 125th Annual Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA) Convention in St. Augustine on June 27. Below is a summary of the awards she received. FPA Presidential Award of Excellence—This award was presented in recognition of Garcia’s commitment to the Florida Pharmacists’ Legislative Days and Health Fair, which she has coordinated for the six schools of pharmacy in the state over the past seven years. Roman Maximo Corrons Inspiration and Motivation Award—Presented by the Interamerican Pharmacists Association, this award honors pharmacists who actively participate in their profession and advance the profession by providing guidance and support that encourages vision- ary leadership and increases membership and engagement within the profession. FPA James H. Beal Pharmacist of the Year Award—This is awarded to a Florida pharmacist in recognition of outstand- ing service to the pharmacy profession. Angela S. Garcia poses with her three awards. Dean Honored with Founders’ Award