John J. Pavis of Newhard Pharmacy, 1001 Main St., Northampton, has received the 2012 Excellence in Innovation award.

The award, presented at the Leadership Dinner at the Hilton Scranton Hotel & Conference Center, Scranton, coordinated by the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations and sponsored by Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. honors a pharmacist who has demonstrated innovation, resulting in improved patient care and advancement of the profession.

Pavis has championed the opening of a vaccination clinic, management training for pharmacists and managers, email throughout the pharmacy which has 70 co-workers, and developed relationships with new, innovative buying groups and technology partners.

Parvis is Cubmaster of Pack 352, and a coach for the wrestling team at Bethlehem Catholic, where he assists with the football and baseball teams.