Nominate the Innovative Pharmacist of the Year Award


This annual award recognises those in the profession who are redefining pharmacy, with a $5,000 grant that goes towards the winner's professional development.

Submissions close Friday 14 November 2025.

The winner must be able to attend the 2025 Pharmacy Prize Ceremony in late November/early December 2025.

Award criteria


Originality

What new concepts or variations on existing ideas have been developed? Have these developments been achieved independently or with help of others?

Impact

Is the concept or variation a fundamental change to common practice or a minor development? Will it lead to other innovations?


Practicality

Are the innovations easily integrated into existing practice? Are they cost-effective? Do they come with risk?


Measurable benefits

Has the innovation increased revenue, efficiencies, cost savings?


Applicability

Can the innovative practice be easily adapted by other pharmacists? Can they be used internationally?

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Nominee's details

Your details

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NB: shortlisted nominees will be contacted directly for more information.

About the innovation

 

Describe the innovative practice(s) of the nominee pharmacist and their role in its development and implementation. (Max 150 words)

What new concepts or variations on existing ideas in practice delivery have been developed? (Max 150 words)

To what degree is the concept a fundamental change to traditional practice? (Max 150 words)

Are the innovations easily implemented into existing business models and practice? (Max 150 words)

How has the innovation demonstrably improved the health outcome of patients and increased the revenue of the business? (Max 150 words)

How can the innovation be easily adopted by other pharmacies? (Max 150 words)


 
Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.