PRICELINE Pharmacy Rockhampton Upper, has taken out the group's 2020 Store of the Year (SotY) title ahead of more than 470 stores across Australia, at a virtual ceremony held on Wed night.
The Queensland pharmacy joined the Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) owned banner group in 2017 and prides itself on being an integral part of the local community.
Priceline Pharmacy General Manager, Andrew Vidler, praised the efforts of the Rockhampton Upper team, noting co-owner, Dan Carpenter's crucial role in developing his staff by ensuring they continually develop new skills.
Vidler added that staff at the award-winning store were encouraged to explore ideas and make decisions.
"Every year we are pleased to recognise and celebrate the store that has gone above and beyond in every area, including customer service and overall store experience," Vidler said.
"Rockhampton Upper is our top store because they have a dedicated and passionate team who truly care about their customers."
Vidler added that alongside a comprehensive range of health and beauty products the Rockhampton Upper pharmacy has a culture of "real, classic care".
Other winners named during the ceremony included, NSW store, Priceline Pharmacy Yass's Andrew Douglas who took out the group's Pharmacist of the Year title.
The Retail Manager of the Year Award went to South Australian, Annie Murray-Parkes from Priceline Pharmacy Port Lincoln.
Victorian store, Priceline Pharmacy Newcomb was named as the group's Rising Star Store of the Year, with Queensland's Priceline Pharmacy Riverlink taking out the Priceline Sisterhood Vitality Award.
Pictured, the Priceline Pharmacy Rockhampton Upper team celebrating their win. Inset, MC, Joel Creasey, and Priceline Brand Ambassador, Chrissie Swan, announce the winners during the virtual ceremony.
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