Kelly Selby Receives National Preceptor of the Year Award from NCPA Foundation

ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 15, 2023) – Kelly Selby, co-owner of Community Pharmacy in Denton, Texas, was named the recipient of the 2023 National Preceptor of the Year Award by the National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation as part of NCPA’s Annual Convention, which was held Oct. 14-17 in Orlando. This award recognizes a pharmacist who has made a significant contribution to the education of pharmacy students as a preceptor in a community practice setting.

Selby graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 1981. He has an extensive background in sterile and nonsterile compounding and has received the distinction of Fellow from the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists. By sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience he helps shape the next generation of pharmacists, instilling in them the values of professionalism and excellence. For many he is a go-to resource for all things pharmacy-related, making a positive impact on the lives of those he serves.

He is passionate about promoting the pharmacy profession and tirelessly advocates for its importance in health care. Selby remains active in multiple national and state pharmacy organizations and serves on the board of Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company. He has received numerous awards throughout his career, including the PCCA Pharmacist of the Year (2016) and the Southwestern Oklahoma State College of Pharmacy Professional Achievement Award (2017) and Outstanding Alumnus Award (2019).

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The NCPA Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1953 to honor the previous incarnation of NCPA, the National Association of Retail Druggists (NARD) Executive Secretary John W. Dargavel. Contributions to the foundation are tax-deductible as charitable donations to the extent permitted under federal tax law. The NCPA Foundation improves community-based health care access by supporting efforts that promote the sustainability and growth of independent community pharmacists, the most accessible health care provider, through scholarships, grants, and ownership development. For more information, go to www.ncpafoundation.org.