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:
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.
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.
Please contact pharmacyoftheyear@guild.org.au
This award recognises an outstanding community pharmacy team that shows excellence in care and innovation. Key characteristics include:
This award celebrates an individual community pharmacist who demonstrates outstanding professionalism and dedication. Key characteristics include:
This award recognises a pharmacy student who demonstrates exceptional potential and contribution to the profession. Key characteristics include:
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.
There are three award categories for this year’s Guild Pharmacy Awards:
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
Nominations are open to:
The judging panel is looking for pharmacies and individuals who consistently demonstrate excellence in delivering health care to their communities.
The first step is simple. Just answer one of the following questions (in 100 words or less):
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.
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.
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:
To strengthen your nomination: