The 2025 Pharmacy Excellence Awards, in association with the Pharmacy Benevolent Fund, which took place on the 29th of November at the Royal Convention Centre in Dublin, brought together pharmacy professionals from across Ireland for an unforgettable evening dedicated to honouring the people, teams, and organisations driving excellence within the sector.
The ceremony shone a spotlight on innovation, patient-centred care, and the extraordinary commitment that pharmacists and pharmacy teams bring to their communities every single day.
"What an inspiring night celebrating the heart of Irish healthcare, our pharmaceutical community. Their dedication, compassion, and commitment to patient wellbeing is truly remarkable. Recognising their achievements is exactly what the Pharmacy Excellence Awards are all about. Congratulations to all of this year’s exceptional winners!"
Jill Thornton, Head of Events, Pharmacy Excellence Awards
Over 400 guests joined us to celebrate the outstanding achievements across the profession. Among the highlights of the evening was the announcement of this year’s top honours, including the Pharmacist of the Year, and the Lifetime Achievement Award, both recognising individuals whose impact, leadership, and innovation set them apart. Each winner reflects the values at the core of pharmacy: service, integrity, and excellence in patient care.
The standard of entries in 2025 was exceptional, challenging our judging panel in every category. Every finalist demonstrated remarkable vision and commitment, showcasing the very best of Irish pharmacy. To our winners, your achievements are extraordinary. To all finalists, your work is indispensable and deeply appreciated. A huge congratulations to each and every one of you.
We are delighted with the success of the Pharmacy Excellence Awards 2025 and want to congratulate our amazing winners. The funds raised in aid of the Pharmacy Benevolent Fund will be used to support our friends and colleagues from Irish pharmacy who may need a helping hand: "Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine
Nicola Cantwell BSc Pharm CISM MATL
Pharmacy Excellence Awards 2025 Finalists
| Commitment to Sustainability, Health & Wellbeing Sponsored by Ireland's Blue Book Gold: McCabes Pharmacy Marketing team, Co.Dublin Silver: Marron's Pharmacy, Co. Kildare Bronze: MPharm Development Team at SETU, Co. Waterford |
| Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Award Gold: School of Pharmacy, University College Cork, Co. Cork |
| Excellence in Community Pharmacy Chain / Group (Multiple outlets and single superintendent) Gold: Boots Ireland, Co. Dublin Silver: Keating's CarePlus Pharmacy Dooradoyle, Mahers CarePlus and Dooradoyle CarePlus Pharmacy, Co. Limerick Bronze: Molloys Pharmacy, Co. Mayo |
| Excellence in Community Pharmacy Independent (Single outlet and single superintendent) Sponsored by United Drug Gold: Collins Kinsale Pharmacy, Co. Cork Silver: Haven Pharmacy Murphy's, Co. Wexford Bronze: Reidy's Pharmacy Ltd., Co. Dublin |
| Excellence in Locum pharmacy Sponsored by Clarity Locums Gold: Jamie Phillips c/o Chemois Medical Services, Co. Wicklow |
| Excellence in Pharmacy In Non Patient Facing Roles Gold: Arkadius Dokudovic, TillSense, Co. Dublin Silver: David O'Grady, PIER, Co. Wexford Bronze: Taskgo AI, Co. Wexford |
| Health Initiative of the Year Gold: Sheena's Pharmacy, Co. Meath Silver: Joy Jameson, Jameson’s Totalhealth Pharmacy, Co. Cavan |
| Hospital Pharmacy Team of the Year Sponsored by United Drug Gold: Galway University Hospital, Co. Galway |
| Lifetime Achievement Sponsored by Pharmacy Benevolent Fund Richard Collis |
| Manager of the Year Sponsored by Reckitt Gold: Lisa Power, Hickeys Gorey, Co. Wexford Silver: María Galfetti, Rathfarnham Pharmacy, Co. Dublin Bronze: Anne Devlin, McCauley Pharmacy Redmond Square, Co. Dublin |
| Patient Nominated Award Sponsored by Irish Pharmacy Union Gold: Áine Mac Grory, Rathfarnham Pharmacy, Co. Dublin |
| Pharmacist Contribution to the Community Sponsored by Athlone Pharmaceuticals Gold: Diana Hogan-Murphy, HSE Galway University Hospitals and HSE National Simulation Office, Co. Galway Silver: Deirdre Kane, O'Shaughnessy's Pharmacy Ltd., Co. Meath Bronze: Paddy Byrne, Life Pharmacy Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin |
| Pharmacist Led Team Award Sponsored by TouchStore Gold: Rosemary Behan, St. Vincent's Private Hospital, Co. Dublin Silver: Fiona Nolan, HSE, Co. Galway Bronze: Allcare Pharmacy Ballyfermot, Co. Dublin |
| Pharmacy Technician of the Year Gold: Michalina Biskupska, McCabes Pharmacy Pavillions, Co. Dublin Silver: Christina Rooney, Hermitage Medical Clinic, Co. Dublin Bronze: Paula Gaffey, Hendricks Pharmacy, Co. Galway |
| Practice Based Research awards Gold: Prof. Frank Moriarty, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Co. Dublin |
| Professional Excellence Award Sponsored by Business Post Gold: Marron's Pharmacy, Co. Kildare Silver: Aisling Reast, RCSI, University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Co. Dublin Bronze: Joan Peppard, Pharmacy Consultant/Locum pharmacist, Co. Offaly |
| Special Merit Award Tom Murray |
| Special Recognition Award Gold: Ger Gahan, Irish Pharmacy Union, Co. Dublin Silver: Aaron Dawson, Conaty's CarePlus Dunboyne, Co. Meath Bronze: Peter Conry, Whelans Pharmacy Riverchapel, Co. Wexford |
| Team Member of the Year Sponsored by DPD Gold: Christopher McGarrity, McCabes Pharmacy Letterkenny, Co. Donegal Silver: Mary Lucey, Boots Jervis, Co. Dublin Bronze: Jennifer Regan, Home Pharmacy Galway, Co. Galway |
| Young Pharmacists of the Year Sponsored by Uniphar Gold: Ariane Kane, Hickeys Pharmacy Dundalk, Co. Dublin Silver: Lucas Maughan, McCabes Pharmacy, Co. Dublin Bronze: Paul Sambrooks, Mahers Totalhealth Chemist, Co. Louth |
| Pharmacists of the Year Sponsored by Pharmacy Benevolent Fund Gold: Tomás Conefrey, Conefrey's CarePlus Pharmacy, Co. Dublin Silver: Niamh Ryan, The Crescent Pharmacy, Glasnevin Bronze: Kevin McDonnell, O'Reilly's Tonlegee Road Allcare Pharmacy |
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