Preceptor of the Year Awards

The Preceptor of the Year awards are nominated and presented by student pharmacists to recognize Pitt Pharmacy preceptors for outstanding teaching contributions during the introductory and advanced experiential learning portions of the professional curriculum. Awardees are honored with this recognition each year at the School of Pharmacy graduation ceremony.

Carlo Iasella Headshot with award
Carlo Iasella, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, BCTXP, Faculty Preceptor of the Year (APPE), UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA
Nancy Love Headshot with award
Nancy Love, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, Preceptor of the Year (APPE), Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA
Staci Ziobert headshot with award
Staci Ziobert, PharmD, Preceptor of the Year (IPPE), Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA
YearFaculty PreceptorVolunteer Preceptor
2025Carlo Iasella (APPE)Nancy Love (APPE) and Staci Ziobert (IPPE)
2024Maria Lowry (APPE)Ashley Patrick (APPE) and Sa’ed Al-Olimat (IPPE)
2023Kristine SchonderScott Booth (APPE) and Andrew Ohm (IPPE)
2022Ed HornKyle McCormick (APPE) and Edward DeCaria (IPPE)
2021Pamela L. SmithburgerJoseph Durkin, PharmD (APPE) and Sister Janice Vanderneck (IPPE)
2020Jennifer PruskowskiStephanie Ballard (APPE) and Joan Mapel (IPPE)
2019Neal BenedictBrian Baum (APPE) and Kathleen Contestabile (IPPE)
2018Heather JohnsonPete Hallisey (APPE) and Ana Lupu (IPPE)
2017Scott DrabHenry Trumbo (APPE) and Bill McKendree (IPPE) 
2016Susan SkledarJerry Mascara
2015Christopher EnsorLuis Gonzalez
2014Scott DrabHeather Sakely
2013Bonnie FalcioneTimothy Davis
2012Neal BenedictNancy (Keefer) Love
2011Pam SmithburgerShrina Duggal
2010Brian PotoskiNicole Fleeger
2009Christine Ruby-ScelsiNikki Verkleeren
2008Scott DrabNicole Ansani-Jankowski
2007Sharon ConnorLuis Gonzalez
2006Melissa McGivneyPaul Ament
2005Deanne HallRaymond Carter
2004Bernadette HeronH. William McGhee
2003Scott DrabDonna Neighley
2002Michael Shullo & Kristine Schonder 
2001Denise Howrie 
2000Lauren Trilli 
1999 Marla Sharkey
1998 Fred McConnell
1997 Patricia Baker
1996 Janet St. Dennis
1995 Ann Ferrenberg
1994 William Stoehr
1993 Rodney Howells
1992 Jamie Nix-Montgomery
1991 Randall Novak
1990 Kathleen Clark
1989 Charles Robinson
1988 William Wood
1987 Mark Feigel