
2024 PDA Honor Awards
Honorary Membership*
PDA's most prestigious award, conferring lifetime membership benefits to the recipient. The award is given in recognition of very long service, of a very significant nature, to PDA.
Stephan Krause, PhD
It is always an honor and much appreciated to be recognized for the extra volunteer work we have put in to advance industry best practices. Recognition always helps us to raise awareness of the value of our volunteer contributions. I will continue my volunteer work in areas of greatest need for advancements of best industry practices, inspired by knowing when my ideas and solutions are used by my peers.
- Service Appreciation Award

Frederick Carleton Award*
This award is designated for a past Board member whose services on the Board are determined by his/her peers as worthy of high recognition. It is presented as a tribute to lifetime contributor Fred Carleton.
Stephan Krause, PhD
It is always an honor and much appreciated to be recognized for the extra volunteer work we have put in to advance industry best practices. Recognition always helps us to raise awareness of the value of our volunteer contributions. I will continue my volunteer work in areas of greatest need for advancements of best industry practices, inspired by knowing when my ideas and solutions are used by my peers.
- Service Appreciation Award


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Gordon Personeus Award*
This Award is intended to honor a PDA member for his or her long-term activities and/or volunteer contributions that are of noteworthy or special importance and have positively impacted PDA in several areas over time. It is presented in memory of the late Gordon Personeus, past PDA President and long-time volunteer.
Stephan Krause, PhD
It is always an honor and much appreciated to be recognized for the extra volunteer work we have put in to advance industry best practices. Recognition always helps us to raise awareness of the value of our volunteer contributions. I will continue my volunteer work in areas of greatest need for advancements of best industry practices, inspired by knowing when my ideas and solutions are used by my peers.
- Service Appreciation Award


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Michael Korczynski Award*
This Award is presented to recognize contributions to PDA’s international activities. It is named for Michael S. Korczynski in recognition of the contributions he made toward the development of PDA’s international activities.
Stephan Krause, PhD
It is always an honor and much appreciated to be recognized for the extra volunteer work we have put in to advance industry best practices. Recognition always helps us to raise awareness of the value of our volunteer contributions. I will continue my volunteer work in areas of greatest need for advancements of best industry practices, inspired by knowing when my ideas and solutions are used by my peers.
- Service Appreciation Award


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James P. Agalloco Award
This award is presented annually to the PDA TRI faculty member who exemplifies outstanding performance in education. The selection is based on student and faculty evaluations. It is named for James P. Agalloco in honor of his work in developing the PDA education program.
Stephan Krause, PhD
It is always an honor and much appreciated to be recognized for the extra volunteer work we have put in to advance industry best practices. Recognition always helps us to raise awareness of the value of our volunteer contributions. I will continue my volunteer work in areas of greatest need for advancements of best industry practices, inspired by knowing when my ideas and solutions are used by my peers.
- Service Appreciation Award


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Martin VanTrieste Pharmaceutical Science Award*
This award recognizes a volunteer’s outstanding contributions that have advanced the pharmaceutical sciences. It is presented in honor of past Board Member and long-time contributor Martin VanTrieste.
Stephan Krause, PhD
It is always an honor and much appreciated to be recognized for the extra volunteer work we have put in to advance industry best practices. Recognition always helps us to raise awareness of the value of our volunteer contributions. I will continue my volunteer work in areas of greatest need for advancements of best industry practices, inspired by knowing when my ideas and solutions are used by my peers.
- Service Appreciation Award


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Edward Smith PDA Packaging Science Award*
This award was created to recognize outstanding contributions to Pharmaceutical Packaging Science. It is presented in honor of Edward Smith and his long-term contributions to pharmaceutical packaging science.
Stephan Krause, PhD
It is always an honor and much appreciated to be recognized for the extra volunteer work we have put in to advance industry best practices. Recognition always helps us to raise awareness of the value of our volunteer contributions. I will continue my volunteer work in areas of greatest need for advancements of best industry practices, inspired by knowing when my ideas and solutions are used by my peers.
- Service Appreciation Award


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Distinguished Service Award*
Four to six awards are typically given in recognition of volunteers' special acts, contributions, or service over the last year that have contributed to the success and strength of PDA. Examples of the types of activities that are recognized include service as members and leaders of PDA Program Planning committees, Task Forces, Interest Groups, and Chapters.
Stephan Krause, PhD
It is always an honor and much appreciated to be recognized for the extra volunteer work we have put in to advance industry best practices. Recognition always helps us to raise awareness of the value of our volunteer contributions. I will continue my volunteer work in areas of greatest need for advancements of best industry practices, inspired by knowing when my ideas and solutions are used by my peers.
- Service Appreciation Award


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Frederick Simon Award
This award is presented annually for the best paper published in the PDA Journal. It is named in honor of the late Frederick D. Simon, a previous PDA Director of Scientific Affairs.
Stephan Krause, PhD
It is always an honor and much appreciated to be recognized for the extra volunteer work we have put in to advance industry best practices. Recognition always helps us to raise awareness of the value of our volunteer contributions. I will continue my volunteer work in areas of greatest need for advancements of best industry practices, inspired by knowing when my ideas and solutions are used by my peers.
- Service Appreciation Award


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PDA Letter Article of the Year Award
This reward recognizes an article written by a PDA member during the preceding year that proved popular with PDA’s audience. In addition, the Managing Editor and the Editorial Committee agrees that the article represents quality work deserving of special recognition.
Stephan Krause, PhD
It is always an honor and much appreciated to be recognized for the extra volunteer work we have put in to advance industry best practices. Recognition always helps us to raise awareness of the value of our volunteer contributions. I will continue my volunteer work in areas of greatest need for advancements of best industry practices, inspired by knowing when my ideas and solutions are used by my peers.
- Service Appreciation Award


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PDA Asia Pacific Appreciation Award
This award is given in recognition of special volunteer acts contributing to the success and strength of PDA in the Asia Pacific region.
Stephan Krause, PhD
It is always an honor and much appreciated to be recognized for the extra volunteer work we have put in to advance industry best practices. Recognition always helps us to raise awareness of the value of our volunteer contributions. I will continue my volunteer work in areas of greatest need for advancements of best industry practices, inspired by knowing when my ideas and solutions are used by my peers.
- Service Appreciation Award


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PDA Europe Appreciation Award
This award is given in recognition of special volunteer acts contributing to the success and strength of PDA in Europe.
Stephan Krause, PhD
It is always an honor and much appreciated to be recognized for the extra volunteer work we have put in to advance industry best practices. Recognition always helps us to raise awareness of the value of our volunteer contributions. I will continue my volunteer work in areas of greatest need for advancements of best industry practices, inspired by knowing when my ideas and solutions are used by my peers.
- Service Appreciation Award


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PDA Chapter of the Year Award
This award recognizes the outstanding PDA chapter of the year.
Outstanding Early Career Professional Award
This award is given in recognition of special volunteer acts contributing to the success and strength of PDA by an Early Career Professional
Stephan Krause, PhD
It is always an honor and much appreciated to be recognized for the extra volunteer work we have put in to advance industry best practices. Recognition always helps us to raise awareness of the value of our volunteer contributions. I will continue my volunteer work in areas of greatest need for advancements of best industry practices, inspired by knowing when my ideas and solutions are used by my peers.
- Service Appreciation Award


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Service Appreciation Award
This award is given in recognition of activities performed on behalf of PDA and is awarded at the end of service of specific volunteer leadership positions, including:
- The Board of Directors
- Advisory Board Chairs (intended to be given after stepping down as immediate past chair but can be given earlier when service is cut short)
- Interest Group Leaders
- Chapter Presidents
Stephan Krause, PhD
It is always an honor and much appreciated to be recognized for the extra volunteer work we have put in to advance industry best practices. Recognition always helps us to raise awareness of the value of our volunteer contributions. I will continue my volunteer work in areas of greatest need for advancements of best industry practices, inspired by knowing when my ideas and solutions are used by my peers.
- Service Appreciation Award


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PDA President’s Award
This Award recognizes a PDA staff member, typically excluding Senior Staff members, whose exemplary performance has contributed to PDA’s success during the previous year.
Stephan Krause, PhD
It is always an honor and much appreciated to be recognized for the extra volunteer work we have put in to advance industry best practices. Recognition always helps us to raise awareness of the value of our volunteer contributions. I will continue my volunteer work in areas of greatest need for advancements of best industry practices, inspired by knowing when my ideas and solutions are used by my peers.
- Service Appreciation Award


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