Winners of Amcal awards
May 22, 2024
AMCAL Pharmacy Emerton in Western Sydney, led by Margaret and Curtis Rahnau, has been honoured as the Amcal Pharmacy of the Year 2024 at its national conference in Sydney.
The award, announced last night at a gala event concluding the conference, recognises the pharmacy's innovative approach to community health, including significant partnerships with the Western Sydney Local Health District on public health initiatives like Quit Smoking programs and the 'Too Deadly for Diabetes' program.
Curtis Rahnau (pictured left) highlighted the success of these programs, particularly their impact on "reversing diabetes" among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The event also featured performances by singer Ricki-Lee and included a keynote speech by actor and charity advocate Samuel Johnson, who received a $20,000 donation for his Love Your Sister Foundation from Sigma CEO Vikesh Ramsunder (pictured right).
The conference also celebrated excellence, with Tahlia Weatherhead from Amcal Pharmacy Donnybrook, WA, winning Pharmacy Assistant of the Year.
Leah Ryder from Amcal Pharmacy Kempsey, NSW, won the Retail Manager of the Year.
Amcal Pharmacy Gorokan, NSW, was awarded the Community Engagement Pharmacy of the Year.
The Donnybrook pharmacy took home the Professional Services Pharmacy of the Year award.
Leigh Harrison was named Amcal BDM of the Year for his work in South Australia and Northern Territory.
On the supplier side, Essity took home the award for the Baby and General Merchandise category.
While Ego scooped up Beauty and Personal Care, Reckitt Benckiser won Medicines, and Arrotex took out the Ethicals category.
Sanofi picked up the Health and Wellbeing category, and claimed the National Supplier of the Year award. JG
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