The award is given to students who demonstrate a commitment to pharmacy and public health.
Canterbury was nominated by the Office of Student Affairs at the School of Pharmacy for her specific involvement with Marshall Medical Outreach, a student-led initiative providing health care for the homeless and underserved in the region.
Canterbury, a graduate of Wayne High School, completed her pre-pharmacy studies at Marshall University, matriculating to the School of Pharmacy in 2013. In addition to Marshall Medical Outreach, she has been active in the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, West Virginia Society of Health System Pharmacists, the Student Executive Council at the School of Pharmacy and Phi Lambda Sigma, a pharmacy leadership society.
After graduation, Canterbury will complete a postgraduate year one residency program at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington.