American Pharmacies 2026 Leadership Meeting

2026 Award Recipients     

2026 President's Award Winners

We are thrilled to recognize the exceptional contributions of our 2026 President’s Award recipients, whose dedication, leadership, and commitment to the independent pharmacy community set them apart.

Pictured with APRx President Laird Leavoy (L-R): Lana Bailey, Data Management Specialist, Tyler Nunley, Pharmacy Business Consultant, and Brennan Brown, Dir., Partner Pricing & Analytics 

2026 Peer Awards

The Peer Awards celebrate team members recognized by their colleagues for outstanding service, innovation, and impact within American Pharmacies:

• Chris Benest, National Account Manager | Willingness to Act
• Austin Zook, Dir. of Pharmacy Engagement | Outstanding Leadership 
• Cristina Rucobo, Senior Analyst, Finance | Unsung Hero

2026 Sales Awards

The following awards honor outstanding sales performance and excellence:

• Chris Benest, National Account Manager | New Business Excellence (pictured under the peer awards section)
• Raul DeArmas, Director of Sales, and Rusty Miller, Pharmacy Engagement Rep. | Taking Care of Business  

2026 Special Achievement Awards

We are also excited to recognize these additional achievements:

• Best Role Play Presentation Award: Team TRAMP – Tony, Rida, Austin, Michelle, and Paxton

Pictured (L-R) Paxton Barnes, Dir., Finance, New Business & Member Pricing, Austin Zook, Dir. of Pharmacy Engagement, Tony Garcia, Digital Marketing Strategist, Rida Ashraf, Dir. of Benefits & Paralegal, and Michele Gonzalez, Pharmacy Engagement Rep.

Photo Contest Winners

• Tyler Nunley, Pharmacy Business Consultant
• Amber Parker, Pharmacy Engagement Representative
• Austin Zook, Director of Pharmacy Engagement

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