The American Institute of the History of Pharmacy is pleased to announce a call for submissions for the 2018 Glenn Sonnedecker Prize. This prize honors the contributions of Glenn Sonnedecker to the field of the history of pharmacy and aims to encourage research in subjects central to his work. The Sonnedecker Prize will be awarded for the best original article published in 2017 on the history of some facet of pharmacy practice or pharmacy education in the United States (including the Colonial period). Submissions from multiple authors will be accepted.
The Glenn Sonnedecker Prize consists of a monetary cash prize of $1,000. If an awarded article has multiple authors, the monetary award will be divided among the authors.
Eligibility: Articles published (including electronic appearance) in English in peer-reviewed journals and books between January 2017 and December 2017 will be eligible for consideration. Award winners will demonstrate originality of scholarship and clear contribution to the study of the history of pharmacy.
Submission of articles: The deadline for nominations for the 2018 Glenn Sonnedecker Prize has been extended to September 30, 2018. Please submit a PDF copy of the published article to Gregory J. Higby, Executive Director, American Institute of the History of Pharmacy (aihp@aihp.org) and write “Sonnedecker Prize” in the subject line of your email. Self-nominations are welcome.
The American Institute of the History of Pharmacy is documenting and preserving pharmacy stories and experiences during the COVID-19 global pandemic for the benefit of future historians and scholars. We seek to record the effects of this public health emergency on all types of pharmacy experiences. We invite you to share your pharmacy stories, photos, videos, artifacts, and other documentation of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.