AUSTRALIA'S premier award to recognise the contribution that pharmacy assistants make is now open for nominations.
This year's 'The Pharmacy Guild of Australia/Maxigesic Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award' (PATY) will once again acknowledge their outstanding skills, knowledge, leadership and customer service over 2023.
With the award offering the option of third-party as well as self-nomination, pharmacy business owners and managers are encouraged to nominate their staff who have demonstrated professional excellence.
Pharmacy Guild National President, Trent Twomey, said the PATY award is one of the best ways to encourage pharmacy assistants in their vital roles.
"Now in its 18th year, the Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award provides a truly national platform to acknowledge and appreciate our frontline staff," commented Twomey.
"With the support once again of our award partners AFT Pharmaceuticals, Gold Cross, and LaCorium Health (Dermal), we look forward to acknowledging and celebrating more pharmacy assistants than ever before."
Last year's award saw Colby Diek from Craignish Pharmacy in Hervey Bay, Queensland, recognised as Australia's most outstanding pharmacy assistant.
As the national winner, Diek received up to $10,000 worth of prizes including a cash prize of $5,000 and travel to Pharmacy Guild events including APP2024, and the Pharmacy Assistant National Conference.
Diek said she highly recommends that pharmacists and pharmacy managers nominate their pharmacy assistants for this award as a way of recognising their contribution to community pharmacy.
"Pharmacy assistants should be acknowledged for what they contribute to the industry.
"By winning this award I feel acknowledged, I feel elated, I feel respected, admired and encouraged; it's the most amazing feeling," she remarked.
To nominate an outstanding pharmacy assistant, visit pharmacyassistants.com/paty.
Third party nominations for PATY close on 10 May. JG
Pictured: Diek in the centre surrounded by state award winners and organisers.
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