Hubert H. Humphrey Award

Tom W. Butler, RPh

Tom W. Butler, born in 1944 in Huntsville, AL, built a lifelong career in pharmacy and public service. A graduate of the University of Alabama and Auburn University, he practiced in community and hospital settings and briefly owned his own pharmacy. Butler served 12 years in the Alabama House and later in the Senate, championing healthcare, veterans’ services, school funding, and AED access in public schools. He has held numerous board and community leadership roles and received many honors, including induction into the Alabama Pharmacy Association Hall of Fame. Tom and his wife, Karen, have two daughters and four grandchildren.

The nominee must be an APhA Member who is an elected or appointed official and who has served or is serving in government regulatory or legislative arena. Nominations must be made by an APhA Member. Remington Honor Medalists are not eligible.

The nominator is responsible for submitting a complete award nomination.

The online nomination submission is to include the following items:

A letter from the nominator describing the most important achievements of the nominee and explaining why the nominee meets the criteria for the award

Letters of recommendation are optional; two letters are preferred with a maximum of six accepted letters

A current curriculum vitae or detailed résumé

The selection is made by the APhA Board of Trustees based upon careful review of complete nominations.

The award consists of a medal bearing the likeness of Hubert H. Humphrey, on a polished metal pedestal mounted on a marble base, which is inscribed with the recipient’s name and date of presentation. The award is presented during the APhA Political Leadership Reception at the APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition. The recipient also receives a complimentary APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition registration and reimbursement for meeting-related travel expenses, according to current travel policies and up to the maximum amount budgeted by APhA.