Pharmacy assistants wanting to nominate themselves for this year’s Pharmacy Guild of Australia/Maxigesic Pharmacy Assistant of the Year (PATY) Award still have two days to do so.
PATY is the premier award for Australian pharmacy assistants, recognising and celebrating the 'best of the best' in community pharmacy.
The award recognises outstanding pharmacy assistants' skills, knowledge, leadership and customer service.
The prizes for PATY are impressive, with the top 10 finalists in each State invited to participate in virtual State workshops, which provide professional development opportunities for participants.
State winners also receive travel and registration to the Pharmacy Assistant National Conference, exclusive training and development sessions, and a profile in national Guild electronic and social media platforms.
The national winner receives more than $10,000 worth of prizes including a cash prize of $5,000, a customised training package, and return flights, accommodation and registration to the 2021 Pharmacy Assistant National Conference and the 2022 Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference (APP).
Previous winner Benjamin King said the best thing about winning the 2020 award was the opportunity to present “myself to hundreds of others in the Industry and representing the Northern Territory, Alice Springs
“I’m also now representing every male worker in pharmacy industry as the first male winner which is extraordinary.”
Anyone interested is encouraged to visit pharmacyassistants.com/paty for further details on how to nominate themselves. Nominations close on Friday 16 July 2021.
