STATE finalists of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia's National Pharmacy Awards were announced yesterday across Queensland, Victoria and South Australia.
Presented at the Queensland Parliamentary Reception last night, the Sunshine State winners included TerryWhite Chemmart Cairns Central, which was named Community Pharmacy of the Year; Molly McGuire of TerryWhite Chemmart Wilsonton, who was declared Community Pharmacist of the Year; and Abbey Marshall, as Student Pharmacist of the Year.
"These award winners represent the very best of our profession - innovative, compassionate, and deeply committed to their communities," said Queensland Branch President Chris Owen.
"They're not just dispensing medicines - they're delivering frontline healthcare, mentoring the next generation, and redefining what it means to be a pharmacist in today's health system."
In Victoria, Camperdown Pharmacy was awarded Community Pharmacy of the Year; Ahmed Ibrahim of Pharmacy World East Fawkner was named Community Pharmacist of the Year; and Byrony Forrest of Blooms the Chemist Essendon achieved the Student Pharmacist of the Year title.
"Regional pharmacies like Camperdown are doing far more than dispensing medicines - they're delivering frontline healthcare, supporting aged care, managing chronic conditions, and stepping in when other services are stretched or unavailable," Victoria Branch President George Tambassis said.
"These awards recognise the deep commitment of pharmacists to their communities and the evolving role they play in keeping Australians healthy," he added.
Finally, the National Pharmacy Awards in South Australia saw Amcal St Clair Pharmacy take out Community Pharmacy of the Year, while Timothy Siv of TerryWhite Chemmart Clare was named Community Pharmacist of the Year, and Erin Fawcett from Star Discount Chemist Magill won Student Pharmacist of the Year.
In addition, Nick Panayiaris was recognised for his enormous contribution to the pharmacy industry and the community, and was awarded the Barry Schultz Medal.
"Local community pharmacies are stepping up in ways that go far beyond dispensing," SA Branch President Matt Gillespie noted.
"They're managing chronic conditions, supporting aged care, and providing care when other services are stretched or unavailable.
"These awards recognise the deep commitment of pharmacists to their communities and the evolving role they play in keeping Australians healthy."
The ACT (PD 16 Oct) and NSW (PD 24 Oct) winners were announced earlier this month, with WA, Tasmania and NT to come.
The overall national winners will be announced at next year's Australasian Pharmacy Professional Conference & Trade Exhibition (APP2026) on 12 Mar. JM
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