I Love Rural Pharmacy Video Competition

• Entry is free and open only to employees or owners of community pharmacies located in Modified Monash Model (MMM) areas 2–7 in Australia.

• Videos must be submitted online via the I Love Rural Pharmacy Video Competition page on the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s (the Guild’s) website.
• Entries open on 9:00am (AEDT) on Friday, 21 November 2025 and close at 5:00pm (AEDT) on Monday 16 February 2026.
• Entries must be submitted by the stated deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted unless exceptional circumstances arise and approval is granted at the sole discretion of the judges. Entries must be your original work and by submitting the video you confirm that the video does not infringe on any third-party rights.

The winning entry will be selected by a panel of judges appointed by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia. Judges will exercise their unfettered discretion in reach a decision, they may be guided by criteria which includes the following

• Impact and Outcomes
  • Aligns with the theme and shows evidence of moving from idea to real-world implementation with tangible results.
  • Demonstrates clear, measurable improvements for patients or the community.
• Innovation and Creativity
  • Highlights unique or forward-thinking approaches to solving rural pharmacy challenges (e.g., workforce shortages, access to health professionals, service delivery).
  • Incorporates creative storytelling to showcase the solution.
• Relevance to Rural Challenges
  • Addresses key issues faced by rural pharmacies in Australia.
  • Provides practical, scalable solutions that resonate with rural contexts.
• Clarity and Engagement
  • Communicates the story in a clear, compelling, and engaging way.
  • Keeps the audience interested while effectively conveying the message.
• Authenticity and Community Connection
  • Reflects genuine experiences and strong ties to the rural community.
  • Demonstrates collaboration and local impact.

Entries may be disqualified if:

• The entrant does not meet the eligibility criteria (i.e., not employed by or owning a MMM 2–7 community pharmacy)
• The video is submitted after the closing date
• The video does not meet the required duration of 1–2 minutes (falls short or exceeds the limit)
• The video contains inappropriate, offensive, discriminatory or defamatory content
• The video infringes on copyright or intellectual property rights
• The video does not align with the competition theme or fails to meet basic quality standards
• False or misleading information is provided in the entry.
• The video has been previously published or submitted to another competition without disclosure.

• Videos will be played at the Rural Pharmacy Forum on Thursday, 12 March 2026, from 4:00pm to 4:30pm.
• Two award categories will be judged: “Best Video” and “People’s Choice”.
• Winners will be announced at the Rural Pharmacy Forum.
• Winners do not need to be present; prizes will be forwarded if necessary.
• The Guild may publish details of the winners.
• The decision of the judges is final.
• Prizes are non-transferable and will not be exchanged for redeemed for cash.

• Submitted videos may be edited by the Guild to meet audiovisual requirements.
• By submitting a video, you grant the Guild a royalty-free, non-exclusive, enduring and irrevocable license to use, reproduce and display the videos for the purposes of its operations, including for ongoing advocacy and promotion of rural community pharmacy. The circumstance in which your video may be use by the Guild include:
  • Display at APP2026
  • Sharing on the Guild’s social media platforms
  • Use in advocacy at events or meetings

Entrants’ personal information will be handled in accordance with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Privacy Policy.

• The Guild reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time.
• The Guild is not responsible for any technical issues or failures which may affect your ability to participate
• The Guild reserves the right to disqualify any person who breaches these terms and conditions or engage in any unlawful or improper conduct.