2024 Peter Fowler
2023 Kay Dunkley
2022 Prof Michael Dooley
2021 Prof Jason Roberts
2020 Prof Jeff  Hughes
2019 Steve Morris
2018 Associate Professor Ian Coombes
2017 Dr Danielle Stowasser
2016 Debra Rowett
2015 Sue Kirsa
2014 Emeritus Professor Lloyd Sansom AO
2013 Yvonne Allinson
2011 Bill Thomson
2009 Kingsley Coulthard
2007 Susan Alexander
2005 Margaret Duguid
2003 Mary Hemming
2001 John Low
1999 Ian Brand
1997 Frank May    
1995 Pam Nieman
1993 Virginia Richardson
1991 Arthur N Jones
1989 Aino Mackie
1987 Stanley W Hayes
1985 Percival L Jeffs
1983 Neil Naismith
1981 W G Mercer
1979 Barry Miller

2024 Susan Trevillian
2023 Dr Karlee Johnston
2022 Deirdre Criddle
2021 Sally Marotti
2020 Dr Erica Tong
2019 Matthew Rawlins
2018 Dr Rohan Elliott
2017 Dr Karen Whitfield
2016 Debbie Rigby
2015 Christine Carrington
2013 Sasha Bennett
2012 Jason Roberts
2011 Greg Roberts
2010 Garth Birdsey
2009 Susan Welch
2008 George Taylor
2007 Neil Cottrell
2006 Kirstie Galbraith
2005 Simone Taylor
2004 Michael Dooley
2003 Ian Coombes
2002 Debra Rowett
2001 Jeffery Hughes
2000 Dave Cosh
1999 Kingsley Coulthard
1998 Chris Alderman
1997 Chris Doeck

2024 Adam Livori
2023 Russell Levy
2022 Duncan McKenzie
2021 Kerry Fitzsimons
2020 Vaughn Eaton FSHP
2019 Tom Simpson
2018 Dr Lisa Pont
2017 Dr Michael Barras
2016 Kate Richardson
2015 Kirstie Galbraith
2014 Amber Polles (nee Roberts)
2013 David Kong
2012 Rohan Elliott
2011 Bhavini Patel
2010 Ian Coombes
2009 Naomi Burgess
2008 Jo-anne Brien
2007 Rosemary Burke
2006 Karen Kaye
2005 Helen Dowling
2004 Danielle Stowasser
2003 Michael Dooley
2002 Penny Thornton
2001 Graeme Vernon
2000 Karen Allen
1999 Jenny Johnstone
1998 Jeff Hughes
1997 Susan Tett
1996 David Cosh
1995 Kay Hynes
1994 Roberta Lauchlan
1993 Christopher Alderman
1992 John Low
1991 Ian Larmour
1990 Pam Nieman
1989 Michael J Ryan
1988 Richard Plumridge
1987 Frank May
1986 Mary Hemming
1984 Sr. Marie Therese Rosenberg
1983 Arthur Jones
1982 Byron Guthrie
1981 William Thomson
1980 Barrie Miller
1979 Frank Ryan
1978 John Dickson
1977 Michael Wyer
1976 Melvyn Davis
1975 Neil W. Naismith
1971 John Wrench
1970 Barrie Miller
1969 Edward Phelan
1967 Mavis Sweeney
1964 Stanley Hayes MBE
1964 P. Lance Jeffs
1963 Charles Macgibbon
1962 Fred J Boyd JP

Early Career Pharmacist Award

Anna Vout

Intern Pharmacist, The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Anna has demonstrated perseverance, compassion, and strong leadership in her role, guiding colleagues and supporting junior staff. She played a key role in implementing the Collaborative Ordering of Medicines for Expedited Transfer-of-care (COMET) project and supporting Clinical Advanced Pharmacy Technicians (CAPTs) in their clinical duties.

She has also led improvements to discharge and transfer-of-care processes between the hospital, Residential Aged Care Facilities, and other health services—ensuring smoother patient flow and better continuity of care.

 Intern Award 

Kirsten Burns

Intern Pharmacist, SA Pharmacy, Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

Kirsten received the Intern Award for her outstanding contributions to rural pharmacy practice, culturally safe care, and patient-centred service delivery at Port Pirie Regional Health Service. Her work spans clinical excellence, research, and advocacy, with a strong focus on health equity and collaboration with Aboriginal health services. Kirsten led initiatives in opioid stewardship, supported multidisciplinary rehabilitation programs, and contributed to national and international research on pharmacist prescribing. Her commitment to mentorship, professional education, and system improvement reflects a deep dedication to advancing pharmacy practice in regional communities.

 PL Jeffs Early Career Pharmacist Award 

Anisha Ravindran

Senior Pharmacist, SA Pharmacy, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network

Anisha was recognised for her exceptional leadership, clinical excellence and commitment to professional development across metropolitan and regional South Australia. With experience at eight SA Pharmacy sites, Anisha has delivered high-quality care across diverse specialties, led multidisciplinary teams and contributed to service improvement initiatives. Her active involvement in AdPha, mentorship of early-career pharmacists and research into patient engagement reflect a deep dedication to advancing hospital pharmacy practice. Anisha’s collaborative and adaptable approach continues to shape safer, more equitable healthcare delivery statewide.

 Achievement Award

Michelle Edmonds

Senior Pharmacist Policy & Strategy, NT Health

Michelle was awarded for her outstanding leadership in medicines management and health equity. As the lead of a pioneering multi-site research project (the first of its kind in the Northern Territory), Michelle investigated barriers to medicine access, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Her work has informed local and national policy, supported strategic reforms and contributed to national conversations on supply chain resilience. Through mentorship, advocacy, and cross-sector collaboration, Michelle continues to shape pharmacy practice and public health strategy across the NT and beyond.

 Hospital Team Innovation Award

NT Vaccination Distribution Pharmacy Team

NT Health. Team Leader: Bhavini Patel

The NT Vaccination Distribution Pharmacy Team were acknowledged for their leadership in transforming vaccine logistics across the Northern Territory. Operating across a vast and remote region, the team developed and implemented a series of innovations; including cold chain improvements, population-based ordering systems. They also introduced pharmacy technician vaccine coordinators, that have enhanced efficiency, reduced environmental impact and ensured reliable access to essential vaccines. Their work has strengthened public health outcomes and created a sustainable, pharmacy-led model for immunisation distribution in one of Australia’s most geographically challenging jurisdictions.

 Achievement Award

Grainne Hughes

Senior ICU Pharmacist, The Canberra Hospital

Grainne Hughes has been recognised for her sustained excellence in critical care pharmacy, leading the development of ICU services at Canberra Hospital, including the transition to a new 48-bed adult ICU and the Territory’s first paediatric ICU pharmacy service. She has driven initiatives to enhance medication safety, integrated best practice standards into digital health systems, and mentored junior and rotational pharmacists, strengthening workforce capability. Grainne is also an active contributor to national critical care pharmacy education and research, sharing insights to improve practice across Australia.

 Early Career Pharmacist Award

Benjamin Coghlan

Emergency Medicine Registrar Training Program Pharmacist, Canberra Hospital

Benjamin was awarded for his pioneering contributions to emergency medicine pharmacy at Canberra Hospital. As the ACT’s first ED registrar trainee pharmacist, Ben has led service expansion, developed critical training programs and played a key role in the transition to the new ED facility. His leadership in initiatives such as the intranasal naloxone program and pharmacist-led resuscitation training has enhanced patient safety and pharmacist capability. A dedicated educator and researcher, Ben’s work exemplifies excellence across clinical care, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

 Intern Award

Diana Samson 

Intern Pharmacist, Gold Coast University Hospital

Diana has been recognised for her outstanding leadership, communication and collaboration throughout her internship. From organising key student engagement events as AdPha Intern QLD Committee Member to representing intern perspectives on the University of Queensland Advisory Board, Diana has inspired the next generation of pharmacists and strengthened the link between education and practice.

 Early Career Pharmacist Award

Georgia Clark

Critical Care Pharmacist, Advanced Residency, Princess Alexandra Hospital

Georgia has been awarded for her leadership in education, research and mentorship. From revising ICU antibiotic guidelines as an Advanced Training Resident to mentoring both residents and technicians, and commencing a PhD in critical care, Georgia’s contributions have shaped clinical practice, advanced pharmacy education, and informed national guidelines.

 Technician Award

Casey Hale

Inventory Specialist Lead | Acting Head of Institutional Healthcare Client Support Services, EBOS Group Limited

Casey has been acknowledged for his leadership and innovation in pharmacy operations, from driving national inventory management improvements at HPS Pharmacies to advancing client-focused service delivery as Acting Head of Institutional Healthcare Client Support Services at EBOS Group. His contributions have enhanced efficiency, patient safety, and technician representation at both state and national levels.

William Harris Achievement Award

Sven Marxen

Acting Director of Pharmacy at Logan Hospital

Sven has been recognised for his outstanding leadership and innovation in pharmacy and health informatics. From advancing automation and digital transformation across Queensland Health to strengthening clinical pharmacy services, medication safety and workforce development, Sven’s contributions have shaped safer systems, better patient outcomes, and the future of pharmacy practice.

 Hospital Team Innovation Award

AMS/ID Pharmacist Team, Sunshine Coast HHS

The Sunshine Coast HHS AMS/ID Pharmacist Team has been honoured for their innovative hybrid service model that expanded from antimicrobial stewardship into specialist infectious diseases pharmacist services. By introducing a pharmacist-led therapeutic drug monitoring program, outpatient clinics, and dedicated inpatient support, the team has enhanced precision dosing, improved safety, and strengthened patient care. Their model, which is both sustainable and cost-neutral, has received strong feedback from clinicians and patients alike while setting a new benchmark for integrated AMS and ID pharmacy practice.

  Intern Award

Thaddeus Chai

Intern Pharmacist, The Royal Melbourne Hospital

Thaddeus has shown outstanding commitment to education, leadership, and research throughout his internship year. He has promoted AdPha programs to students, supported Pharmacy Forecast projects, and contributed as a mentor, Monash Ambassador, and committee member on the Monash Postgraduate Advisory Group.

His research contributions include projects presented at Medicines Management 2024 and Health Network Research Week, as well as current work on delirium management in aged care. Looking ahead, he plans to pursue the AdPha Resident Training Program and obtain Clinical Educator credentials to support the next generation of pharmacists.

Thaddeus’ humility, service, and dedication to advancing pharmacy practice make him a deserving recipient of the Victorian Branch Intern Award.
 

  William Mercer Young Achiever Award

Phuong Uyen Hua

Lead Pharmacist - Digital Health and Innovation, Northern Health

Uyen has led significant digital health initiatives to improve medication safety and efficiency, including optimising electronic medical record systems, implementing an electronic controlled drug register, and developing tools to reduce discharge errors. Previously, at Alfred Health, she integrated more than 350 chemotherapy protocols into the EMR, establishing safer and more efficient cancer care workflows.

She has also expanded Partnered Pharmacist Medication Charting (PPMC) models, co-authored over 10 peer-reviewed publications, and presented nationally on medication safety and digital health. Recognised as a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (FANZCAP) in Pharmacy Informatics, Uyen exemplifies innovation and leadership in pharmacy’s digital future.
 

  Technician Award

Mardi Simmons

Senior Clinical Technician - Ambulatory Care, Grampians Health

Mardi has shown exceptional leadership and innovation in advancing technician practice. She played a pivotal role in establishing the first pharmacy-run Rapid Access Atrial Fibrillation Clinic, coordinating patient care and contributing to research that was presented at Medicines Management 2024, where she won Best Technician Poster. She is also the first technician at Grampians Health to co-author a peer-reviewed journal article.

Her contributions extend to new paediatric pharmacist follow-up services, technician and pharmacist training, and stepping in to support essential pharmacy operations during staffing shortages. Mardi’s dedication to patient-centred care, education, and service improvement makes her a deserving recipient of this award.
 

  Team Innovation Award

Northern Health Stewardship Programs

Northern Health

The 2025 Team Innovation Award has been awarded to Northern Health’s Stewardship Programs, a system-wide pharmacist-led initiative integrating antimicrobial, anticoagulation, analgesic, and transitions of care stewardship.

This innovative program has achieved significant milestones, including recognition as Australia’s first Anticoagulation Centre of Excellence, safe rollout of new decision support tools for antimicrobial stewardship, embedding pharmacists in persistent pain services, and launching a pharmacist-led Transitions of Care program to support high-risk patients post-discharge.

Through strong governance, data-driven strategies, and collaboration, the Stewardship Programs have delivered measurable improvements in the safe and effective use of medicines, setting a benchmark for sustainable, high-quality patient care.