World Pharmacists Day - Excellence Awards
The Office of the Chief Pharmacist, Department for Health and Wellbeing, is pleased to invite nominations for the 2026 World Pharmacists Day – Excellence Awards.
The awards recognise and celebrate pharmacists and pharmacy teams that have made a significant contribution to patients, their community, or the health system through the implementation of pharmacy initiatives, including:
- Pharmacist expanded scope of practice initiatives
- Urinary tract infection management services
- Oral contraceptive pill resupply services
- Expanded vaccination services
- Post-discharge medication services
- Mental health first aid training
- Palliative Care Medicines Pharmacy Network
The awards align with the 2026 International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) World Pharmacists Day theme, “Empowering pharmacists for healthier futures”, which highlights the vital role pharmacists play in delivering safe, accessible and effective healthcare, particularly in the face of growing healthcare demands.
Awards will be presented at Parliament House by the Minister for Health and Wellbeing on World Pharmacists Day, Friday 25 September 2026.
Nominations for the 2026 World Pharmacists Day – Excellence Awards close at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
For more details or to submit a nomination, please download the nomination form below: