Congratulations to our very own: Wendy Haines – for her article “Pandemic Preparedness and Business Continuity” being recognized with an Apex Award for Publication Excellence, as part of a Special Report published by Susan Sandler on behalf of Pharmaceutical Engineering , and the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE).

Wendy’s article updates her previous work with Martin Rock, “Avian Flu – Is My Company Prepared?” from 2006. This article focused on preparedness for an influenza pandemic but highlighted key measures that are relevant to any kind of epidemiological threat.

The Apex Awards are an annual competition for publishers, editors, writers, and designers who create print, web, electronic, and social media. The awards recognize excellence in publishing by professional communicators. The APEX Awards are based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content, and the ability to achieve overall communications excellence.

This Apex Award is presented to Pharmaceutical Engineering for
Special Report COVID-19 Impact and features three other pieces along with Wendy’s:

1. Pharmaceutical Engineering Covid-19 Impact Survey: How the Industry is Responding to the Pandemic – By Susan Sandler
2. Engage with Health Authorities to Mitigate and Prevent Drug Shortages – By Deborah Tolomeo, Karen Hirshfield, and Diane L. Hustead
3. How Vaccines are Developed – By Frieda Wiley

Congratulations again to Wendy, and everyone else involved!