Pharmacy assistants across Australia are reminded there’s still time to self-nominate or respond to a nomination for the 2025 Pharmacy Guild of Australia/Maxigesic Pharmacy Assistant of the Year (PATY2025) Award, with entries closing on Friday 9 May.
Alison Hope, PATY Award Judge and General Manager of Education and Training for the Australasian College of Pharmacy, says the PATY Award is about more than just recognition.
“It’s about celebrating the pharmacy assistants who show exceptional commitment to their work and communities,” Mrs Hope said. “By nominating yourself or completing your nomination response, you’re taking the next step in your professional development journey.”
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
