June 18, 2021
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has named Mollie Ashe Scott, Pharm.D., as a recipient of this year’s Bowl of Hygeia Award.
Established in 1958, the Bowl of Hygeia Award recognizes pharmacists who possess outstanding records of civic leadership and encourage their fellow pharmacists to be active in their local communities. In addition to service through their local, state, and national pharmacy associations, award recipients devote their time, talent, and resources to a wide variety of causes and community service.
“I am humbled to receive the prestigious Bowl of Hygeia award. Service to my community and my profession is one of my core values, and it is an incredible honor to be recognized in this way. I encourage everyone to seek opportunities to give back to your community and help those in need,” said Scott, regional associate dean of the School’s Asheville Campus.
The Bowl of Hygeia program was created by E. Claiborne Robins, Sr., a pharmacist, and then-president of A.H. Robins Company. Robins’ fierce dedication to community service was the driving force behind the inspiration for the award, according to the APhA website.
Today, the Bowl of Hygeia is the most widely recognized international symbol for the profession of pharmacy and is considered one of the profession’s most prestigious awards.
The award is presented annually by participating state pharmacy associations, including those in the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Scott was presented the award during the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists annual convention on June 7.
Previous UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy recipients of the award include Dennis Williams, Stephanie Kiser, Betty Dennis, Fred Eckel, and Steve Caiola.
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