Priceline Pharmacy Store of the Year announced

Pictured: (L-R) Priceline Pharmacy General Manager Andrew Vidler, Priceline Pharmacy Woonona Franchise Partner Bis Aly, Priceline Pharmacy Woonona Retail Manager Suz Forrester, Priceline Pharmacy Woonona Dispensary Manager Amy Gall, Priceline Pharmacy General Manager – Customer Operations Cathi Scare.

Priceline Pharmacy Woonona has won Priceline’s highest accolade, being crowned Store of the Year for 2021 out of more than 470 stores around Australia.

The award recognises the NSW store’s commercial results, exceptional customer service and participation in brand programs and initiatives, including its support for Priceline’s charity program the Priceline Sisterhood Foundation.

Priceline Pharmacy Woonona demonstrates a strong team culture and community focus. The store also sponsors many local sporting clubs.

Franchise Partners Ahmed Sawan, Bis Aly and their team pride themselves on providing an environment that feels like family for each other and their customers.

“Priceline Pharmacy Woonona has become the destination for locals seeking outstanding customer experience centred around friendly, personalised care,” Priceline Pharmacy General Manager Andrew Vidler said.

“After winning the Priceline Pharmacy Rising Star award in 2019, we knew it wouldn’t be long before they’d be on the podium again, taking out our brand’s top honour.”

“This is absolutely amazing,” the Retail Manager at Woonona, Suz Forrester said, celebrating the store’s win.

“To represent Priceline is one thing, but to represent Priceline at the top level is incredible.

“This is a team win and I’m so stoked. I couldn’t be happier!”

  • Store of the Year finalists

The other finalists for Store of the Year were:

Priceline Pharmacy Park Ridge, Qld.

Priceline Pharmacy Port Lincoln, SA.

Priceline Pharmacy Kingston Plaza, Tas.

Priceline Pharmacy Kwinana, WA.

  • National Retail Manager of the Year

National Retail Manager of the Year was awarded to joint winners Monique Galati from Priceline Pharmacy Highpoint, Vic, and April Wheeler from Priceline Pharmacy Morayfield, Qld, whose leadership skills, customer service and passion for the brand were equally outstanding.

  • Pharmacist of the Year 

Jenna Cormack from Priceline Pharmacy The Ponds, NSW, was awarded Pharmacist of the Year out of more than 1400 Priceline pharmacists around the country.

Ms Cormack’s natural ability to connect with people from all walks of life has seen her become an important leader in the community and a fantastic ambassador for Priceline and community pharmacy as a whole.

  • Beauty Advisor of the Year

Brooke Jones from Priceline Pharmacy Firle, SA was awarded Beauty Advisor of the Year.

Ms Jones has been instrumental in ensuring Priceline Pharmacy is the standout destination for beauty care and advice in Firle.

She coaches and develops the beauty skillsets of new team members, while also managing the store’s Instagram account.

All winners were announced on Friday 15 July at Priceline Pharmacy’s National Franchise Conference, held in Canberra.