Pharmacy Daily | Store of the Year winner Kippa-Ring

PRICELINE Pharmacy Kippa-Ring has been crowned the group's Pharmacy's Store of the Year for 2022, out of more than 470 stores around Australia.

The award recognises the Queensland store's commercial results, "exceptional customer service," and participation in brand programs and initiatives, including its support for Priceline's Sisterhood Foundation.

The team at Priceline Pharmacy Kippa-Ring says it is passionate about health services, vaccinations, and its community.

Owner Jane Wilson opened her small pharmacy over 50 years ago, with her daughter Jane Twist joining as Business Manager, followed by her grandchildren Matilda and Andrew Twist as Franchise Partners in 2017, rounding out three generations of Priceline Pharmacy owners.

Priceline Pharmacy General Manager Andrew Vidler shared that, "Jane, Andrew, Matilda, and their team create an environment that feels like family for their team members and customers.

"When customers walk into Priceline Pharmacy Kippa-Ring, they know they'll receive a level of personalised care and service they simply can't find anywhere else".

Retail Manager of the Year went to Teneal Morgan from Priceline Pharmacy Dapto, NSW, whose leadership skills drive a culture of high performance, said the group.

Amy Gall from Priceline Pharmacy Woonona, NSW, was awarded Pharmacist of the Year out of over 1,400 Priceline pharmacists around the country, with the pharmacy taking out Store of the Year last year.

"Her calm, personal and professional care has fostered a true sense of community with her customers," stated Priceline.

Xanthe Panella from Priceline Pharmacy Shellharbour, NSW, was awarded Beauty Advisor of the Year.

Panella's product knowledge is "outstanding", said Priceline, and she "shares this with both customers and her wider team at every opportunity".

The other notable winners include Online Store of the Year - Priceline Pharmacy Morisset, NSW, Sales Achievement - Priceline Pharmacy North Lakes, Qld, Real, Classic Care Award - Priceline Pharmacy Bungendore, Qld, Sister Club Award - Priceline Pharmacy Yass, NSW, Pink Diamond Award - Kristy Paterson, Priceline Pharmacy Lismore, NSW, Pharmacy Business Leader of the Year - Lina Hannawe, NSW, and Sisterhood Vitality Award - Priceline Pharmacy Riverlink, Qld.

Pictured (L-R): Andrew Vidler, Priceline Pharmacy Kippa-Ring's Lead Dispensary Technician Kim Liebke, Assistant Store Manager Helen Demetri, Jane Twist, Andrew Twist, and Priceline Pharmacy General Manager Customer Operations, Cathi Scarce.