Nominations open today for the Guild Community Pharmacy Awards.

Members of the public and pharmacy industry professionals can nominate their favourite community pharmacy, community pharmacist and student pharmacist.

The awards recognise excellence in community pharmacy and set the benchmark.

They celebrate the achievements of those working to across the community pharmacy sector. They honour those who foster a culture of professional innovation, effective business management, and meaningful community engagement.

There are three award categories:

  • Community Pharmacy of the Year
  • Community Pharmacist of the Year
  • Student Pharmacist of the Year

Do you know an outstanding community pharmacist or community pharmacy?


State and Territory winners

State and Territory winners will be announced in Spring – Summer 2025.

The state winners for each category will receive a prize package that includes accommodation, registration to attend APP 2026, and a trophy to proudly display in their pharmacy or workplace.


National winners

The overall National winners will be announced at APP 2026 Conference, 12-14 March 2026 at the Gold Coast Convention Centre.

National winners will receive industry-wide recognition and additional prizes to be confirmed in due course.


Got a question?

Please contact pharmacyoftheyear@guild.org.au

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Community Pharmacy of the Year

This award recognises an outstanding community pharmacy team that shows excellence in care and innovation. Key characteristics include:

  • Implementation of new health services or technology that improve patient outcomes.
  • Strong engagement with local communities through outreach, education, or tailored health initiatives.
  • Consistently high standards in customer service and clinical care, with evidence of positive patient outcomes.
  • A collaborative, supportive team environment with strong leadership and staff development.
  • Strong operational performance, sustainability, and adaptability in a changing healthcare landscape.
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Community Pharmacist of the Year

This award celebrates an individual community pharmacist who demonstrates outstanding professionalism and dedication. Key characteristics include:

  • Acts as a role model within the pharmacy and wider healthcare community.
  • Delivers high-quality, evidence-based care and promotes safe and effective medicine use.
  • Introduces new ideas or services that have a measurable impact on health outcomes.
  • Champions the role of pharmacy in healthcare and engages in health promotion or public health initiatives.
  • Supports and inspires students and colleagues at all stages of their career.
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Student Pharmacist of the Year

This award recognises a pharmacy student who demonstrates exceptional potential and contribution to the profession. Key characteristics include:

  • Strong academic performance and a commitment to lifelong learning.
  • Active involvement in pharmacy organisations, events, or community health initiatives.
  • Seeks out or creates opportunities to apply learning in real-world or high impact ways.
  • Promotes the profession among peers and the public, and serves as a positive ambassador for pharmacy.
  • Demonstrates a clear understanding of patient-directed care and its importance in community pharmacy practice.

How to nominate

The application process has been simplified, making it quick and easy to nominate. Simply apply online, answer a few short questions, and submit your nomination.

Patients can also get involved by nominating their favourite community pharmacy, community pharmacist, or student pharmacist.

Entries close on 16 July 2025.

Tips for nominating

Tips for nominating

There are three award categories for this year’s Guild Pharmacy Awards:

  • Community Pharmacy of the Year
  • Community Pharmacist of the Year
  • Student Pharmacist of the Year

Each state and territory will have its own winner for each category.

There will then be one overall (national) winner for each Guild Pharmacy Award

Who can nominate?

Nominations are open to:

  • Patients
  • Pharmacy owners
  • Pharmacy staff
  • Other healthcare workers
  • Refer to the terms and conditions for full nominee eligibility criteria.

The judging panel is looking for pharmacies and individuals who consistently demonstrate excellence in delivering health care to their communities.

How to nominate

The first step is simple. Just answer one of the following questions (in 100 words or less):

  • Why should this pharmacy be awarded Guild Community Pharmacy of the Year 2026?
  • Why should this individual be awarded Guild Community Pharmacist of the Year 2026?
  • Why should this individual be awarded Guild Student Pharmacist of the Year 2026?

If you’re a pharmacy owner, please help spread the word among your team and patients.

There is no limit to how many nominations can be submitted for a single pharmacy or individual.

Nominations close on 16 July 2025.

What Happens Next?

Eligible nominees will be invited to complete a second stage of the application process. The Guild will contact these individuals or pharmacies to request additional information and supporting evidence.

What Judges Are Looking For

The judging panel is made up of three experts, including Guild representatives and community pharmacy leaders, all with strong backgrounds in the sector.

Entries will be assessed based on:

  • Originality and innovation
  • Business success
  • Impact and delivery of health services

To strengthen your nomination:

  • Use facts, data, or reliable statistics
  • Include testimonials where possible

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