CHEMIST Warehouse last week hosted its 2022 Retail Awards for Excellence, with the virtual event now an annual fixture to "celebrate and honour the outstanding work of the community pharmacists, interns and pharmacy assistants within the business".
The ceremony saw a total of 42 state/territory awards and two national awards presented, with recipients nominated by their peers and then judged by a panel of Chemist Warehouse Retail Directors and Senior Managers.
Categories included Pharmacist of the Year, Preceptor of the Year, Intern of the Year and Pharmacy Assistant of the Year (full-time and part-time) in each state and territory, in addition to the prestigious National Pharmacist of the Year and National Pharmacy Assistant of the Year categories.
The top honour of the night, the Mario Verrocchi National Pharmacist of the Year Award was taken out by Haven Moushi from Chemist Warehouse Preston in Vic (pictured above with the group's Chief Operating Officer Mario Tascone and CEO & co-founder Mario Verrocchi) who was described as a "dedicated pharmacist who provides exceptional community pharmacy services [and is] a true professional, leader and mentor to her team".
The national Pharmacy of the Year award was taken out by Chemist Warehouse Westfield Fountain Gate, with the excited team pictured at left with their newly treasured trophy.
And the Chemist Warehouse National Pharmacy Assistant of the Year award (below left) went to Vida Marie Ainsworth from Chemist Warehouse in Hay Street Perth, who "emulates the leadership qualities that inspire a generation of pharmacy assistants to better themselves", the group said.
Her award is named after longstanding staff member Margaret Kinniburgh, who has been instrumental in evolving the Chemist Warehouse brand.
Verrocchi said "we are constantly impressed by the drive, determination, skill and exceptional care that our team possesses and the pride they take in delivering exemplary service to our customers on a daily basis".
"The incredible work conducted by our staff has ensured all Australians have access to medicines and healthcare and we are excited to be able to honour the exceptional performers with these awards," Verrocchi added.
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