PDA Industry and Honor Award Winners
Class of 2024
Honorary Membership*
PDA's most prestigious award, conferring lifetime membership benefits to the recipient. The award is given in recognition of very long service, of a very significant nature, to PDA.
Marcia C Baroni
This honor is a recognition of a lifetime dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry, and being able to engage with, learn from and support fellow PDA members. A leader I admire used to say that you should move on not when you have learned everything there is to learn, but when you have taught everything you have to teach. I have spent the last 27 years in this industry learning and hopefully also teaching. It is tremendously rewarding to see that those efforts have made a positive impact.
I think I am now officially considered an “old-timer” in the industry, with more years behind me than ahead. But I hope that reflects the experience that I bring, and not a resistance in adopting the new. As a lifelong learner (and teacher) nothing could be further from the truth. I am hoping to continue to be involved and engaged in contributing to the design of the future of our industry.
To me, industry recognition is important because it places a brief spotlight on those that have engaged and given back to the industry, and in doing so encourages newer generations to follow the same path, get engaged, and leave their mark and their contribution. That is how the industry moves forward. I am excited to join the PDA Board and continue to engage with industry peers and regulators, nationally and internationally to help the industry navigate through the changing landscape and continuously improve.
The world we live in is so chaotic, information is available almost instantly, and it is so often sensational and filled with tragedy. Although it is hard to have hope and be inspired, what helps me are little things: small random acts of kindness, people who help someone else not because there is something in it for them, but just to help. Changing the world by helping one person, saving one animal, planting one tree, one step at a time. I am humbled and grounded, inspired every day determined to do whatever I can to help make a difference, to drive change.
Marcia has held a variety of roles within Quality Control and Quality Assurance and has had a strong focus on Sterility Assurance throughout her career. She has supported small and large molecule, biologics, and most recently vaccine manufacturing operations around the globe. She has experience with vials, cartridges, and pre-filled syringes in traditional aseptic, RABS and Isolators for both BSL 2 and BSL3 operations.
In her current role, she has oversight for GxP Compliance and Global Quality Systems across Emergent's organization. Marcia is a Microbiologist from the University of Toronto and holds an MBA from Purdue University.
- Gordon Personeus Award
Frederick Carleton Award*
This award is designated for a past Board member whose services on the Board are determined by his/her peers as worthy of high recognition. It is presented as a tribute to lifetime contributor Fred Carleton.
Marcia C Baroni
This honor is a recognition of a lifetime dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry, and being able to engage with, learn from and support fellow PDA members. A leader I admire used to say that you should move on not when you have learned everything there is to learn, but when you have taught everything you have to teach. I have spent the last 27 years in this industry learning and hopefully also teaching. It is tremendously rewarding to see that those efforts have made a positive impact.
I think I am now officially considered an “old-timer” in the industry, with more years behind me than ahead. But I hope that reflects the experience that I bring, and not a resistance in adopting the new. As a lifelong learner (and teacher) nothing could be further from the truth. I am hoping to continue to be involved and engaged in contributing to the design of the future of our industry.
To me, industry recognition is important because it places a brief spotlight on those that have engaged and given back to the industry, and in doing so encourages newer generations to follow the same path, get engaged, and leave their mark and their contribution. That is how the industry moves forward. I am excited to join the PDA Board and continue to engage with industry peers and regulators, nationally and internationally to help the industry navigate through the changing landscape and continuously improve.
The world we live in is so chaotic, information is available almost instantly, and it is so often sensational and filled with tragedy. Although it is hard to have hope and be inspired, what helps me are little things: small random acts of kindness, people who help someone else not because there is something in it for them, but just to help. Changing the world by helping one person, saving one animal, planting one tree, one step at a time. I am humbled and grounded, inspired every day determined to do whatever I can to help make a difference, to drive change.
Marcia has held a variety of roles within Quality Control and Quality Assurance and has had a strong focus on Sterility Assurance throughout her career. She has supported small and large molecule, biologics, and most recently vaccine manufacturing operations around the globe. She has experience with vials, cartridges, and pre-filled syringes in traditional aseptic, RABS and Isolators for both BSL 2 and BSL3 operations.
In her current role, she has oversight for GxP Compliance and Global Quality Systems across Emergent's organization. Marcia is a Microbiologist from the University of Toronto and holds an MBA from Purdue University.
- Gordon Personeus Award
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Gordon Personeus Award*
This Award is intended to honor a PDA member for his or her long-term activities and/or volunteer contributions that are of noteworthy or special importance and have positively impacted PDA in several areas over time. It is presented in memory of the late Gordon Personeus, past PDA President and long-time volunteer.
Marcia C Baroni
This honor is a recognition of a lifetime dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry, and being able to engage with, learn from and support fellow PDA members. A leader I admire used to say that you should move on not when you have learned everything there is to learn, but when you have taught everything you have to teach. I have spent the last 27 years in this industry learning and hopefully also teaching. It is tremendously rewarding to see that those efforts have made a positive impact.
I think I am now officially considered an “old-timer” in the industry, with more years behind me than ahead. But I hope that reflects the experience that I bring, and not a resistance in adopting the new. As a lifelong learner (and teacher) nothing could be further from the truth. I am hoping to continue to be involved and engaged in contributing to the design of the future of our industry.
To me, industry recognition is important because it places a brief spotlight on those that have engaged and given back to the industry, and in doing so encourages newer generations to follow the same path, get engaged, and leave their mark and their contribution. That is how the industry moves forward. I am excited to join the PDA Board and continue to engage with industry peers and regulators, nationally and internationally to help the industry navigate through the changing landscape and continuously improve.
The world we live in is so chaotic, information is available almost instantly, and it is so often sensational and filled with tragedy. Although it is hard to have hope and be inspired, what helps me are little things: small random acts of kindness, people who help someone else not because there is something in it for them, but just to help. Changing the world by helping one person, saving one animal, planting one tree, one step at a time. I am humbled and grounded, inspired every day determined to do whatever I can to help make a difference, to drive change.
Marcia has held a variety of roles within Quality Control and Quality Assurance and has had a strong focus on Sterility Assurance throughout her career. She has supported small and large molecule, biologics, and most recently vaccine manufacturing operations around the globe. She has experience with vials, cartridges, and pre-filled syringes in traditional aseptic, RABS and Isolators for both BSL 2 and BSL3 operations.
In her current role, she has oversight for GxP Compliance and Global Quality Systems across Emergent's organization. Marcia is a Microbiologist from the University of Toronto and holds an MBA from Purdue University.
- Gordon Personeus Award
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Michael Korczynski Award*
This Award is presented to recognize contributions to PDA’s international activities. It is named for Michael S. Korczynski in recognition of the contributions he made toward the development of PDA’s international activities.
Marcia C Baroni
This honor is a recognition of a lifetime dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry, and being able to engage with, learn from and support fellow PDA members. A leader I admire used to say that you should move on not when you have learned everything there is to learn, but when you have taught everything you have to teach. I have spent the last 27 years in this industry learning and hopefully also teaching. It is tremendously rewarding to see that those efforts have made a positive impact.
I think I am now officially considered an “old-timer” in the industry, with more years behind me than ahead. But I hope that reflects the experience that I bring, and not a resistance in adopting the new. As a lifelong learner (and teacher) nothing could be further from the truth. I am hoping to continue to be involved and engaged in contributing to the design of the future of our industry.
To me, industry recognition is important because it places a brief spotlight on those that have engaged and given back to the industry, and in doing so encourages newer generations to follow the same path, get engaged, and leave their mark and their contribution. That is how the industry moves forward. I am excited to join the PDA Board and continue to engage with industry peers and regulators, nationally and internationally to help the industry navigate through the changing landscape and continuously improve.
The world we live in is so chaotic, information is available almost instantly, and it is so often sensational and filled with tragedy. Although it is hard to have hope and be inspired, what helps me are little things: small random acts of kindness, people who help someone else not because there is something in it for them, but just to help. Changing the world by helping one person, saving one animal, planting one tree, one step at a time. I am humbled and grounded, inspired every day determined to do whatever I can to help make a difference, to drive change.
Marcia has held a variety of roles within Quality Control and Quality Assurance and has had a strong focus on Sterility Assurance throughout her career. She has supported small and large molecule, biologics, and most recently vaccine manufacturing operations around the globe. She has experience with vials, cartridges, and pre-filled syringes in traditional aseptic, RABS and Isolators for both BSL 2 and BSL3 operations.
In her current role, she has oversight for GxP Compliance and Global Quality Systems across Emergent's organization. Marcia is a Microbiologist from the University of Toronto and holds an MBA from Purdue University.
- Gordon Personeus Award
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James P. Agalloco Award
This award is presented annually to the PDA TRI faculty member who exemplifies outstanding performance in education. The selection is based on student and faculty evaluations. It is named for James P. Agalloco in honor of his work in developing the PDA education program.
Marcia C Baroni
This honor is a recognition of a lifetime dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry, and being able to engage with, learn from and support fellow PDA members. A leader I admire used to say that you should move on not when you have learned everything there is to learn, but when you have taught everything you have to teach. I have spent the last 27 years in this industry learning and hopefully also teaching. It is tremendously rewarding to see that those efforts have made a positive impact.
I think I am now officially considered an “old-timer” in the industry, with more years behind me than ahead. But I hope that reflects the experience that I bring, and not a resistance in adopting the new. As a lifelong learner (and teacher) nothing could be further from the truth. I am hoping to continue to be involved and engaged in contributing to the design of the future of our industry.
To me, industry recognition is important because it places a brief spotlight on those that have engaged and given back to the industry, and in doing so encourages newer generations to follow the same path, get engaged, and leave their mark and their contribution. That is how the industry moves forward. I am excited to join the PDA Board and continue to engage with industry peers and regulators, nationally and internationally to help the industry navigate through the changing landscape and continuously improve.
The world we live in is so chaotic, information is available almost instantly, and it is so often sensational and filled with tragedy. Although it is hard to have hope and be inspired, what helps me are little things: small random acts of kindness, people who help someone else not because there is something in it for them, but just to help. Changing the world by helping one person, saving one animal, planting one tree, one step at a time. I am humbled and grounded, inspired every day determined to do whatever I can to help make a difference, to drive change.
Marcia has held a variety of roles within Quality Control and Quality Assurance and has had a strong focus on Sterility Assurance throughout her career. She has supported small and large molecule, biologics, and most recently vaccine manufacturing operations around the globe. She has experience with vials, cartridges, and pre-filled syringes in traditional aseptic, RABS and Isolators for both BSL 2 and BSL3 operations.
In her current role, she has oversight for GxP Compliance and Global Quality Systems across Emergent's organization. Marcia is a Microbiologist from the University of Toronto and holds an MBA from Purdue University.
- Gordon Personeus Award
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Martin VanTrieste Pharmaceutical Science Award*
This award recognizes a volunteer’s outstanding contributions that have advanced the pharmaceutical sciences. It is presented in honor of past Board Member and long-time contributor Martin VanTrieste.
Marcia C Baroni
This honor is a recognition of a lifetime dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry, and being able to engage with, learn from and support fellow PDA members. A leader I admire used to say that you should move on not when you have learned everything there is to learn, but when you have taught everything you have to teach. I have spent the last 27 years in this industry learning and hopefully also teaching. It is tremendously rewarding to see that those efforts have made a positive impact.
I think I am now officially considered an “old-timer” in the industry, with more years behind me than ahead. But I hope that reflects the experience that I bring, and not a resistance in adopting the new. As a lifelong learner (and teacher) nothing could be further from the truth. I am hoping to continue to be involved and engaged in contributing to the design of the future of our industry.
To me, industry recognition is important because it places a brief spotlight on those that have engaged and given back to the industry, and in doing so encourages newer generations to follow the same path, get engaged, and leave their mark and their contribution. That is how the industry moves forward. I am excited to join the PDA Board and continue to engage with industry peers and regulators, nationally and internationally to help the industry navigate through the changing landscape and continuously improve.
The world we live in is so chaotic, information is available almost instantly, and it is so often sensational and filled with tragedy. Although it is hard to have hope and be inspired, what helps me are little things: small random acts of kindness, people who help someone else not because there is something in it for them, but just to help. Changing the world by helping one person, saving one animal, planting one tree, one step at a time. I am humbled and grounded, inspired every day determined to do whatever I can to help make a difference, to drive change.
Marcia has held a variety of roles within Quality Control and Quality Assurance and has had a strong focus on Sterility Assurance throughout her career. She has supported small and large molecule, biologics, and most recently vaccine manufacturing operations around the globe. She has experience with vials, cartridges, and pre-filled syringes in traditional aseptic, RABS and Isolators for both BSL 2 and BSL3 operations.
In her current role, she has oversight for GxP Compliance and Global Quality Systems across Emergent's organization. Marcia is a Microbiologist from the University of Toronto and holds an MBA from Purdue University.
- Gordon Personeus Award
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Edward Smith PDA Packaging Science Award*
This award was created to recognize outstanding contributions to Pharmaceutical Packaging Science. It is presented in honor of Edward Smith and his long-term contributions to pharmaceutical packaging science.
Marcia C Baroni
This honor is a recognition of a lifetime dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry, and being able to engage with, learn from and support fellow PDA members. A leader I admire used to say that you should move on not when you have learned everything there is to learn, but when you have taught everything you have to teach. I have spent the last 27 years in this industry learning and hopefully also teaching. It is tremendously rewarding to see that those efforts have made a positive impact.
I think I am now officially considered an “old-timer” in the industry, with more years behind me than ahead. But I hope that reflects the experience that I bring, and not a resistance in adopting the new. As a lifelong learner (and teacher) nothing could be further from the truth. I am hoping to continue to be involved and engaged in contributing to the design of the future of our industry.
To me, industry recognition is important because it places a brief spotlight on those that have engaged and given back to the industry, and in doing so encourages newer generations to follow the same path, get engaged, and leave their mark and their contribution. That is how the industry moves forward. I am excited to join the PDA Board and continue to engage with industry peers and regulators, nationally and internationally to help the industry navigate through the changing landscape and continuously improve.
The world we live in is so chaotic, information is available almost instantly, and it is so often sensational and filled with tragedy. Although it is hard to have hope and be inspired, what helps me are little things: small random acts of kindness, people who help someone else not because there is something in it for them, but just to help. Changing the world by helping one person, saving one animal, planting one tree, one step at a time. I am humbled and grounded, inspired every day determined to do whatever I can to help make a difference, to drive change.
Marcia has held a variety of roles within Quality Control and Quality Assurance and has had a strong focus on Sterility Assurance throughout her career. She has supported small and large molecule, biologics, and most recently vaccine manufacturing operations around the globe. She has experience with vials, cartridges, and pre-filled syringes in traditional aseptic, RABS and Isolators for both BSL 2 and BSL3 operations.
In her current role, she has oversight for GxP Compliance and Global Quality Systems across Emergent's organization. Marcia is a Microbiologist from the University of Toronto and holds an MBA from Purdue University.
- Gordon Personeus Award
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Distinguished Service Award*
Four to six awards are typically given in recognition of volunteers' special acts, contributions, or service over the last year that have contributed to the success and strength of PDA. Examples of the types of activities that are recognized include service as members and leaders of PDA Program Planning committees, Task Forces, Interest Groups, and Chapters.
Marcia C Baroni
This honor is a recognition of a lifetime dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry, and being able to engage with, learn from and support fellow PDA members. A leader I admire used to say that you should move on not when you have learned everything there is to learn, but when you have taught everything you have to teach. I have spent the last 27 years in this industry learning and hopefully also teaching. It is tremendously rewarding to see that those efforts have made a positive impact.
I think I am now officially considered an “old-timer” in the industry, with more years behind me than ahead. But I hope that reflects the experience that I bring, and not a resistance in adopting the new. As a lifelong learner (and teacher) nothing could be further from the truth. I am hoping to continue to be involved and engaged in contributing to the design of the future of our industry.
To me, industry recognition is important because it places a brief spotlight on those that have engaged and given back to the industry, and in doing so encourages newer generations to follow the same path, get engaged, and leave their mark and their contribution. That is how the industry moves forward. I am excited to join the PDA Board and continue to engage with industry peers and regulators, nationally and internationally to help the industry navigate through the changing landscape and continuously improve.
The world we live in is so chaotic, information is available almost instantly, and it is so often sensational and filled with tragedy. Although it is hard to have hope and be inspired, what helps me are little things: small random acts of kindness, people who help someone else not because there is something in it for them, but just to help. Changing the world by helping one person, saving one animal, planting one tree, one step at a time. I am humbled and grounded, inspired every day determined to do whatever I can to help make a difference, to drive change.
Marcia has held a variety of roles within Quality Control and Quality Assurance and has had a strong focus on Sterility Assurance throughout her career. She has supported small and large molecule, biologics, and most recently vaccine manufacturing operations around the globe. She has experience with vials, cartridges, and pre-filled syringes in traditional aseptic, RABS and Isolators for both BSL 2 and BSL3 operations.
In her current role, she has oversight for GxP Compliance and Global Quality Systems across Emergent's organization. Marcia is a Microbiologist from the University of Toronto and holds an MBA from Purdue University.
- Gordon Personeus Award
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Frederick Simon Award
This award is presented annually for the best paper published in the PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology (JPST). It is named in honor of the late Frederick D. Simon, a previous PDA Director of Scientific Affairs.
Marcia C Baroni
This honor is a recognition of a lifetime dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry, and being able to engage with, learn from and support fellow PDA members. A leader I admire used to say that you should move on not when you have learned everything there is to learn, but when you have taught everything you have to teach. I have spent the last 27 years in this industry learning and hopefully also teaching. It is tremendously rewarding to see that those efforts have made a positive impact.
I think I am now officially considered an “old-timer” in the industry, with more years behind me than ahead. But I hope that reflects the experience that I bring, and not a resistance in adopting the new. As a lifelong learner (and teacher) nothing could be further from the truth. I am hoping to continue to be involved and engaged in contributing to the design of the future of our industry.
To me, industry recognition is important because it places a brief spotlight on those that have engaged and given back to the industry, and in doing so encourages newer generations to follow the same path, get engaged, and leave their mark and their contribution. That is how the industry moves forward. I am excited to join the PDA Board and continue to engage with industry peers and regulators, nationally and internationally to help the industry navigate through the changing landscape and continuously improve.
The world we live in is so chaotic, information is available almost instantly, and it is so often sensational and filled with tragedy. Although it is hard to have hope and be inspired, what helps me are little things: small random acts of kindness, people who help someone else not because there is something in it for them, but just to help. Changing the world by helping one person, saving one animal, planting one tree, one step at a time. I am humbled and grounded, inspired every day determined to do whatever I can to help make a difference, to drive change.
Marcia has held a variety of roles within Quality Control and Quality Assurance and has had a strong focus on Sterility Assurance throughout her career. She has supported small and large molecule, biologics, and most recently vaccine manufacturing operations around the globe. She has experience with vials, cartridges, and pre-filled syringes in traditional aseptic, RABS and Isolators for both BSL 2 and BSL3 operations.
In her current role, she has oversight for GxP Compliance and Global Quality Systems across Emergent's organization. Marcia is a Microbiologist from the University of Toronto and holds an MBA from Purdue University.
- Gordon Personeus Award
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PDA Letter Article of the Year Award
This reward recognizes an article written by a PDA member during the preceding year that proved popular with PDA’s audience. In addition, the Managing Editor and the Editorial Committee agrees that the article represents quality work deserving of special recognition.
Marcia C Baroni
This honor is a recognition of a lifetime dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry, and being able to engage with, learn from and support fellow PDA members. A leader I admire used to say that you should move on not when you have learned everything there is to learn, but when you have taught everything you have to teach. I have spent the last 27 years in this industry learning and hopefully also teaching. It is tremendously rewarding to see that those efforts have made a positive impact.
I think I am now officially considered an “old-timer” in the industry, with more years behind me than ahead. But I hope that reflects the experience that I bring, and not a resistance in adopting the new. As a lifelong learner (and teacher) nothing could be further from the truth. I am hoping to continue to be involved and engaged in contributing to the design of the future of our industry.
To me, industry recognition is important because it places a brief spotlight on those that have engaged and given back to the industry, and in doing so encourages newer generations to follow the same path, get engaged, and leave their mark and their contribution. That is how the industry moves forward. I am excited to join the PDA Board and continue to engage with industry peers and regulators, nationally and internationally to help the industry navigate through the changing landscape and continuously improve.
The world we live in is so chaotic, information is available almost instantly, and it is so often sensational and filled with tragedy. Although it is hard to have hope and be inspired, what helps me are little things: small random acts of kindness, people who help someone else not because there is something in it for them, but just to help. Changing the world by helping one person, saving one animal, planting one tree, one step at a time. I am humbled and grounded, inspired every day determined to do whatever I can to help make a difference, to drive change.
Marcia has held a variety of roles within Quality Control and Quality Assurance and has had a strong focus on Sterility Assurance throughout her career. She has supported small and large molecule, biologics, and most recently vaccine manufacturing operations around the globe. She has experience with vials, cartridges, and pre-filled syringes in traditional aseptic, RABS and Isolators for both BSL 2 and BSL3 operations.
In her current role, she has oversight for GxP Compliance and Global Quality Systems across Emergent's organization. Marcia is a Microbiologist from the University of Toronto and holds an MBA from Purdue University.
- Gordon Personeus Award
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PDA Asia Pacific Appreciation Award
This award is given in recognition of special volunteer acts contributing to the success and strength of PDA in the Asia Pacific region.
Marcia C Baroni
This honor is a recognition of a lifetime dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry, and being able to engage with, learn from and support fellow PDA members. A leader I admire used to say that you should move on not when you have learned everything there is to learn, but when you have taught everything you have to teach. I have spent the last 27 years in this industry learning and hopefully also teaching. It is tremendously rewarding to see that those efforts have made a positive impact.
I think I am now officially considered an “old-timer” in the industry, with more years behind me than ahead. But I hope that reflects the experience that I bring, and not a resistance in adopting the new. As a lifelong learner (and teacher) nothing could be further from the truth. I am hoping to continue to be involved and engaged in contributing to the design of the future of our industry.
To me, industry recognition is important because it places a brief spotlight on those that have engaged and given back to the industry, and in doing so encourages newer generations to follow the same path, get engaged, and leave their mark and their contribution. That is how the industry moves forward. I am excited to join the PDA Board and continue to engage with industry peers and regulators, nationally and internationally to help the industry navigate through the changing landscape and continuously improve.
The world we live in is so chaotic, information is available almost instantly, and it is so often sensational and filled with tragedy. Although it is hard to have hope and be inspired, what helps me are little things: small random acts of kindness, people who help someone else not because there is something in it for them, but just to help. Changing the world by helping one person, saving one animal, planting one tree, one step at a time. I am humbled and grounded, inspired every day determined to do whatever I can to help make a difference, to drive change.
Marcia has held a variety of roles within Quality Control and Quality Assurance and has had a strong focus on Sterility Assurance throughout her career. She has supported small and large molecule, biologics, and most recently vaccine manufacturing operations around the globe. She has experience with vials, cartridges, and pre-filled syringes in traditional aseptic, RABS and Isolators for both BSL 2 and BSL3 operations.
In her current role, she has oversight for GxP Compliance and Global Quality Systems across Emergent's organization. Marcia is a Microbiologist from the University of Toronto and holds an MBA from Purdue University.
- Gordon Personeus Award
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PDA Europe Appreciation Award
This award is given in recognition of special volunteer acts contributing to the success and strength of PDA in Europe.
Marcia C Baroni
This honor is a recognition of a lifetime dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry, and being able to engage with, learn from and support fellow PDA members. A leader I admire used to say that you should move on not when you have learned everything there is to learn, but when you have taught everything you have to teach. I have spent the last 27 years in this industry learning and hopefully also teaching. It is tremendously rewarding to see that those efforts have made a positive impact.
I think I am now officially considered an “old-timer” in the industry, with more years behind me than ahead. But I hope that reflects the experience that I bring, and not a resistance in adopting the new. As a lifelong learner (and teacher) nothing could be further from the truth. I am hoping to continue to be involved and engaged in contributing to the design of the future of our industry.
To me, industry recognition is important because it places a brief spotlight on those that have engaged and given back to the industry, and in doing so encourages newer generations to follow the same path, get engaged, and leave their mark and their contribution. That is how the industry moves forward. I am excited to join the PDA Board and continue to engage with industry peers and regulators, nationally and internationally to help the industry navigate through the changing landscape and continuously improve.
The world we live in is so chaotic, information is available almost instantly, and it is so often sensational and filled with tragedy. Although it is hard to have hope and be inspired, what helps me are little things: small random acts of kindness, people who help someone else not because there is something in it for them, but just to help. Changing the world by helping one person, saving one animal, planting one tree, one step at a time. I am humbled and grounded, inspired every day determined to do whatever I can to help make a difference, to drive change.
Marcia has held a variety of roles within Quality Control and Quality Assurance and has had a strong focus on Sterility Assurance throughout her career. She has supported small and large molecule, biologics, and most recently vaccine manufacturing operations around the globe. She has experience with vials, cartridges, and pre-filled syringes in traditional aseptic, RABS and Isolators for both BSL 2 and BSL3 operations.
In her current role, she has oversight for GxP Compliance and Global Quality Systems across Emergent's organization. Marcia is a Microbiologist from the University of Toronto and holds an MBA from Purdue University.
- Gordon Personeus Award
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PDA Chapter of the Year Award
This award recognizes the outstanding PDA chapter of the year.
Outstanding Early Career Professional Award
This award is given in recognition of special volunteer acts contributing to the success and strength of PDA by an Early Career Professional
Marcia C Baroni
This honor is a recognition of a lifetime dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry, and being able to engage with, learn from and support fellow PDA members. A leader I admire used to say that you should move on not when you have learned everything there is to learn, but when you have taught everything you have to teach. I have spent the last 27 years in this industry learning and hopefully also teaching. It is tremendously rewarding to see that those efforts have made a positive impact.
I think I am now officially considered an “old-timer” in the industry, with more years behind me than ahead. But I hope that reflects the experience that I bring, and not a resistance in adopting the new. As a lifelong learner (and teacher) nothing could be further from the truth. I am hoping to continue to be involved and engaged in contributing to the design of the future of our industry.
To me, industry recognition is important because it places a brief spotlight on those that have engaged and given back to the industry, and in doing so encourages newer generations to follow the same path, get engaged, and leave their mark and their contribution. That is how the industry moves forward. I am excited to join the PDA Board and continue to engage with industry peers and regulators, nationally and internationally to help the industry navigate through the changing landscape and continuously improve.
The world we live in is so chaotic, information is available almost instantly, and it is so often sensational and filled with tragedy. Although it is hard to have hope and be inspired, what helps me are little things: small random acts of kindness, people who help someone else not because there is something in it for them, but just to help. Changing the world by helping one person, saving one animal, planting one tree, one step at a time. I am humbled and grounded, inspired every day determined to do whatever I can to help make a difference, to drive change.
Marcia has held a variety of roles within Quality Control and Quality Assurance and has had a strong focus on Sterility Assurance throughout her career. She has supported small and large molecule, biologics, and most recently vaccine manufacturing operations around the globe. She has experience with vials, cartridges, and pre-filled syringes in traditional aseptic, RABS and Isolators for both BSL 2 and BSL3 operations.
In her current role, she has oversight for GxP Compliance and Global Quality Systems across Emergent's organization. Marcia is a Microbiologist from the University of Toronto and holds an MBA from Purdue University.
- Gordon Personeus Award
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Service Appreciation Award
This award is given in recognition of activities performed on behalf of PDA and is awarded at the end of service of specific volunteer leadership positions, including:
- The Board of Directors
- Advisory Board Chairs (intended to be given after stepping down as immediate past chair but can be given earlier when service is cut short)
- Interest Group Leaders
- Chapter Presidents
Marcia C Baroni
This honor is a recognition of a lifetime dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry, and being able to engage with, learn from and support fellow PDA members. A leader I admire used to say that you should move on not when you have learned everything there is to learn, but when you have taught everything you have to teach. I have spent the last 27 years in this industry learning and hopefully also teaching. It is tremendously rewarding to see that those efforts have made a positive impact.
I think I am now officially considered an “old-timer” in the industry, with more years behind me than ahead. But I hope that reflects the experience that I bring, and not a resistance in adopting the new. As a lifelong learner (and teacher) nothing could be further from the truth. I am hoping to continue to be involved and engaged in contributing to the design of the future of our industry.
To me, industry recognition is important because it places a brief spotlight on those that have engaged and given back to the industry, and in doing so encourages newer generations to follow the same path, get engaged, and leave their mark and their contribution. That is how the industry moves forward. I am excited to join the PDA Board and continue to engage with industry peers and regulators, nationally and internationally to help the industry navigate through the changing landscape and continuously improve.
The world we live in is so chaotic, information is available almost instantly, and it is so often sensational and filled with tragedy. Although it is hard to have hope and be inspired, what helps me are little things: small random acts of kindness, people who help someone else not because there is something in it for them, but just to help. Changing the world by helping one person, saving one animal, planting one tree, one step at a time. I am humbled and grounded, inspired every day determined to do whatever I can to help make a difference, to drive change.
Marcia has held a variety of roles within Quality Control and Quality Assurance and has had a strong focus on Sterility Assurance throughout her career. She has supported small and large molecule, biologics, and most recently vaccine manufacturing operations around the globe. She has experience with vials, cartridges, and pre-filled syringes in traditional aseptic, RABS and Isolators for both BSL 2 and BSL3 operations.
In her current role, she has oversight for GxP Compliance and Global Quality Systems across Emergent's organization. Marcia is a Microbiologist from the University of Toronto and holds an MBA from Purdue University.
- Gordon Personeus Award
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PDA President’s Award
This Award recognizes a PDA staff member, typically excluding Senior Staff members, whose exemplary performance has contributed to PDA’s success during the previous year.
Marcia C Baroni
This honor is a recognition of a lifetime dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry, and being able to engage with, learn from and support fellow PDA members. A leader I admire used to say that you should move on not when you have learned everything there is to learn, but when you have taught everything you have to teach. I have spent the last 27 years in this industry learning and hopefully also teaching. It is tremendously rewarding to see that those efforts have made a positive impact.
I think I am now officially considered an “old-timer” in the industry, with more years behind me than ahead. But I hope that reflects the experience that I bring, and not a resistance in adopting the new. As a lifelong learner (and teacher) nothing could be further from the truth. I am hoping to continue to be involved and engaged in contributing to the design of the future of our industry.
To me, industry recognition is important because it places a brief spotlight on those that have engaged and given back to the industry, and in doing so encourages newer generations to follow the same path, get engaged, and leave their mark and their contribution. That is how the industry moves forward. I am excited to join the PDA Board and continue to engage with industry peers and regulators, nationally and internationally to help the industry navigate through the changing landscape and continuously improve.
The world we live in is so chaotic, information is available almost instantly, and it is so often sensational and filled with tragedy. Although it is hard to have hope and be inspired, what helps me are little things: small random acts of kindness, people who help someone else not because there is something in it for them, but just to help. Changing the world by helping one person, saving one animal, planting one tree, one step at a time. I am humbled and grounded, inspired every day determined to do whatever I can to help make a difference, to drive change.
Marcia has held a variety of roles within Quality Control and Quality Assurance and has had a strong focus on Sterility Assurance throughout her career. She has supported small and large molecule, biologics, and most recently vaccine manufacturing operations around the globe. She has experience with vials, cartridges, and pre-filled syringes in traditional aseptic, RABS and Isolators for both BSL 2 and BSL3 operations.
In her current role, she has oversight for GxP Compliance and Global Quality Systems across Emergent's organization. Marcia is a Microbiologist from the University of Toronto and holds an MBA from Purdue University.
- Gordon Personeus Award
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