The Clanwilliam Pharmacist Awards aim to recognise the vital work undertaken by pharmacists across Ireland

Ireland’s leading pharmacists were honoured at a special reception in the Dean Hotel in Dublin last night (Thursday, October 20th) where the shortlist for the coveted 2016 Clanwilliam Pharmacist Awards was announced.

Twenty-six candidates from across the country have been shortlisted for nine different awards this year, after being nominated by their patients, peers and colleagues for their outstanding contribution to the sector.

Speaking at the shortlist announcement, pharmacist and Chair of the Clanwilliam Pharmacist Awards Committee, Ultan Molloy said; “Once again we were very impressed with the high calibre of pharmacists who were nominated for awards this year. Pharmacists across the length and breadth of the country are doing outstanding work in the health service everyday, often behind closed doors, and don’t always get the recognition they deserve for their dedication to their patients and the sector. The Clanwilliam Pharmacist Awards aim to help recognise this dedication.”

Jennifer Hughes, Director of Marketing at Clanwilliam Group added; “The contribution of pharmacists to their local communities and the healthcare community as a whole is invaluable and it is these efforts that we aim to recognise and celebrate at the Clanwilliam Pharmacist Awards. We know first-hand the dedication and commitment they have for the profession and are delighted to honour all pharmacists across multiple categories. We want to express our gratitude and congratulations to all finalists and pharmacists for everything they do.”

Now in their eleventh year, the Clanwilliam Pharmacist Awards aim to celebrate pharmacy and raise awareness of the outstanding work being undertaken by pharmacists across the country, while raising funds for the Pharmacy Benevolent Fund.

The winners of the 2016 Clanwilliam Pharmacist Awards will be announced at a gala ceremony at Dublin’s Mansion House on November 26, 2016. The Liz Herbert Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by JPA Brenson Lawlor and the Overall Pharmacist of the Year Award, sponsored by United Drug will also bestowed on worthy recipients on the night.

For more information on the Clanwilliam Pharmacist Awards, visit our website, www.pharmacistawards.com or check out our Facebook page to see all images from the Finalist Night.

2016 Clanwilliam Pharmacist Award Shortlist

Excellence in Community Pharmacy

Sponsored by TEVA

Nial Tully, Tully’s Total Health Pharmacy, Castlerea

Owen Daly, Haven Pharmacy Kennelly’s, Tralee

Kathy Maher, Haven Pharmacy Duleek

Patient Nominated Award

Sponsored by IPU

Clare Long, Foynes Pharmacy

Nuala Finn, Leahy’s Pharmacy, Tralee

David Southwell, Allcare Pharmacy, Skerries

Excellence In Hospital Pharmacy Award

Sponsored by Sanofi

Jennifer Brown, Mater Hospital, Dublin

Paul Hollywood, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin

Derry O’Loan, Connolly Hospital, Dublin

Pharmacist Led Team Award

Sponsored by Abbvie

Claire Murphy, Allcare Pharmacy Group

Paul Gallagher, Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland

Leonora O’Brien, Pharmapod

Excellence in Locum Pharmacy Award

Sponsored by Clarity Locums

Lorraine Ward

Sharon Commins

Practice Based Research Award

Sponsored by hmR

Susan O’Dwyer, Boots Ireland

Marie Claire Jago Byrne, Naas General Hospital

Edwina Morrissey, Tallaght Hospital

Professional Excellence Award

Sponsored by Pfizer

Mary Rose Burke, Dublin Chamber of Commerce ‪

Elaine Condon, TCP

Stan O’Neill, The Compliance Group

Pharmacist Contribution to the Community Award

Sponsored by Pinewood Healthcare

Adrienne Stack, Stack’s Pharmacy

Carol O’Brady, Tallaght Hospital

David Lohan, Lohan’s Pharmacy, Galway

Young Pharmacist of the Year

Sponsored by Pharmawealth

Cormac Spooner, Barry’s CarePlus Pharmacy, Templeogue

Catherine Hanly, Tully’s Total Health Pharmacy, Castlerea

Jennifer Lydon, Peamount Hospital, Dublin

The Liz Herbert Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by JPA Brenson Lawlor and Overall Pharmacist of the Year Award, sponsored by United Drug will also bestowed on worthy recipients on the night.

The Pharmacy Benevolent Fund supports those who are, or have been, associated with pharmacy and who are now in need of assistance.

The main objective of the Pharmacy Benevolent Fund is “the relief of poverty by giving financial assistance to persons in need, who are, or have been, engaged in or associated with the pharmaceutical profession and to the spouses, widows, widowers, children and other dependents of such persons who themselves are in need.”