Time is almost up! Self-nominations and nomination responses for the 2025 Pharmacy Assistant of the Year (PATY2025) Award close tomorrow Friday 9 May.
This is the final opportunity for pharmacy assistants to nominate themselves or complete their nomination if they’ve been nominated by someone else.
Alison Hope, PATY Award Judge and General Manager of Education and Training for the Australasian College of Pharmacy, encourages all nominees to take that last step.
“We know there are pharmacy assistants out there doing amazing work every day and this is your chance to be recognised for it,” Mrs Hope said. “It only takes a few minutes to complete your nomination, but the benefits can last a lifetime.”
PATY celebrates the vital role pharmacy assistants play in community pharmacy by recognising those who go above and beyond in their knowledge, service, and leadership.
Now in its 19th year, PATY is the leading award for pharmacy assistants in Australia, recognising excellence in customer service, leadership, and continued learning.
Finalists and winners receive a wide range of benefits, including:
PATY2025 State Finalists will:
- participate in the PATY2025 State Workshop and Judging Day, gaining invaluable professional development; and
- receive 50% off Pharmacy Connect 2025 conference registrations, which includes a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant educational stream.
Each PATY2025 State Winner will receive:
- a custom glass trophy;
- exclusive training and development sessions;
- national recognition in industry publications such as Retail Pharmacy Assistants, Retail Pharmacy, Australasian Pharmacist, and Pharmacy Daily;
- a profile in National Guild electronic and social media platforms; and
- return flights, accommodation, and complimentary registration to Pharmacy Connect 2025 for attendance at the PATY2025 National Judging Workshop.
The PATY2025 National Winner will receive:
- all the State Winner benefits;
- $5,000 cash prize;
- return flights, accommodation and registration to APP2026 on the Gold Coast, including tickets to the Welcome Reception and Street Party;
Self-nominations and nomination acceptances close Friday 9 May 2025.
Self-nominate today: https://bit.ly/43PgpyW