Erin Fawcett - SA winner
University of South Australia student Erin Fawcett has been named South Australia’s Student Pharmacist of the Year for her academic excellence, leadership and commitment to patient‑centred care. Living with chronic illness has shaped her empathy and resilience. Erin served two terms as SAPSA President, boosting student engagement and national visibility. In 2024, she became NAPSA’s Executive Director of Education and Professional Development. She also received the 2025 PDL Student Grant and a UniSA research scholarship, aiming to support rural and underserved communities.
Taylor Dudley - ACT winner
Taylor Dudley was named ACT Student Pharmacist of the Year for her leadership, resilience and dedication to community health. Based at Allure Pharmacy in Civic, she began her pharmacy journey at 14 before returning to the profession after a career change and personal loss that strengthened her commitment to patient care. She has supported vaccination clinics, health promotion and charitable fundraising. As President of the Canberra Student Pharmacy Association and NAPSA Research Chair, Taylor champions student engagement, research excellence and inclusive, compassionate care.
Jesyca Pearson - NSW winner
Jesyca Pearson, a Charles Sturt University student, has been named NSW Student Pharmacist of the Year for her commitment to community pharmacy, cultural safety and improving health outcomes for First Nations peoples. A proud Wiradjuri woman from Molong, she is an emerging leader known for her advocacy and patient‑centred approach. Jesyca has shown strong leadership as First Nations Representative for the Orange Pharmacy Students Association and as a founding executive of the CSU First Nations Club. Awarded the Yindymarra Scholarship, she is dedicated to inclusive, community‑focused pharmacy practice.
Mia Shinkfield - TAS winner
Mia Shinkfield has been named Tasmania’s Student Pharmacist of the Year for her resilience, leadership and commitment to patient‑centred care. Nearing completion of her Bachelor of Pharmacy with Applied Honours, she has transformed personal challenges, including a learning disorder, into professional strengths. With almost four years’ community pharmacy experience, Mia supports diverse patients with empathy and clear communication. As TAPS President, she led a national burns first aid campaign, while her NAPSA leadership revitalised mentoring and inclusive initiatives, reflecting her dedication to equitable, ethical practice.
Bryony Forrest - VIC winner
Bryony Forrest, a proud Aboriginal woman and RMIT University pharmacy student, has been named VIC Student Pharmacist of the Year for her academic excellence, leadership and commitment to inclusive healthcare. Maintaining a High Distinction average, she has received multiple prestigious Indigenous, industry and philanthropic scholarships. Bryony has gained diverse experience across community, industry and rural settings, including an oncology project with GSK to improve patient education. As RAPS Treasurer, she supported major student initiatives, and her honours research champions safer, more equitable care for First Nations peoples.
Abbey Marshall - QLD winner
Abbey Marshall has been named Queensland’s Student Pharmacist of the Year for her academic excellence, leadership and commitment to rural health. A James Cook University graduate, she completed her Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) in 2025 and is now undertaking her internship in Townsville. A George Alexander Foundation Scholar, Abbey excelled academically and completed extensive rural and remote placements. As JCU Pharmacy Student Association President and NAPSA Rural and Indigenous Chair, she championed student engagement and rural workforce development, reflecting her dedication to improving care in underserved communities.
Elijah Callis - NT winner
Elijah Callis has been named Northern Territory Student Pharmacist of the Year for his academic excellence, leadership and commitment to community and rural health. A Doctor of Pharmacy student at Charles Darwin University, he blends research, community pharmacy practice and broader clinical experience to deliver culturally safe, patient‑centred care. As President of the Top End Pharmacy Students Association and a national NAPSA representative, he has strengthened student advocacy. His varied clinical and research experience reflects his dedication to improving health outcomes in diverse and remote communities.
Kaitlyn Campbell - WA winner
Kaitlyn Campbell has been named Western Australia’s Student Pharmacist of the Year for her academic excellence, leadership and commitment to peer support. Beginning her studies through Curtin College, she quickly excelled as a high‑achieving student and mentor. As President of the Western Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association, she strengthened student engagement and led the creation of WAPSA 2028, a forward‑looking student strategy. Kaitlyn has contributed to digital health projects and gained community pharmacy experience, emerging as a compassionate leader dedicated to integrity, innovation and service.
