Do you know a fantastic pharmacy assistant? Time is running out to nominate them for The Pharmacy Guild of Australia/Maxigesic Pharmacy Assistant of the Year Award (PATY) 2024.
PATY is the premier award for Australian pharmacy assistants and is now in its 18th year. It recognises and celebrates the 'best of the best' in community pharmacy.
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia National President, Professor Trent Twomey said he would hate anyone to miss out on having their efforts recognised.
"With third-party nominations closing next week, I would hate for anyone to miss out," said Professor Twomey.
"As a pharmacy owner, I understand the significance of acknowledging and appreciating the efforts of our staff. Through PATY, pharmacy owners, managers, and pharmacists can nominate a deserving pharmacy assistant or colleague for their valuable contributions," stated Professor Twomey.
"The award prizes are also a fantastic incentive to nominate colleagues," Professor Twomey said.
The awards offer an important opportunity to recognise individuals who consistently go above and beyond, leaving a positive imprint on both their patients and colleagues.
2023 winner Colby van Diek says a bit of extra effort in your application can go a long way to motivate and inspire.
"Spend the time putting the effort in as to why you're nominating them,” Colby said.
“Because when they get that response to say that you've made it as a finalist, to read that and see that someone else has seen that in you, that's what's going to kick your butt into overdrive."
Winners are selected for each state and territory and an overall national winner and runner up are also named.
The national winner will be announced during the Pharmacy Connect and Pharmacy Assistant National Conference events in Sydney, held from 5th-7th September. Prizes include $5,000 cash, a custom glass trophy, as well as flights, accommodation and registration for APP2025 and PA2025. The national winner will also have the opportunity to participate as a judge at the 2025 National Judging Workshop.
Whether you're a pharmacy assistant yourself or have someone in mind deserving of recognition, now is the time to call them out.
Act quickly as third-party nominations are closing this Friday, 10 May.
Find more information about PATY at pharmacyassistants.com/paty/ and hear more from Colby here:
