29 Nov
2016 Clanwilliam Pharmacist Award recipients announced
WATCH: 2016 Clanwilliam Pharmacist Awards Video
A pharmacist described by her patients as ‘a friend’ has been bestowed with the Patient Nominated Pharmacist of the Year Award, sponsored by the Irish Pharmacy Union, at the 2016 Clanwilliam Pharmacist Awards.
Clare Long was nominated for the award for her astounding dedication to her patients, her kindness, sensitivity and manner.
One patient described how the Limerick based pharmacist, who is originally from Kerry, helped to support her family and her husband after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. “We felt very safe in her hands and she went above and beyond to help us,” she explained. Another described how “nothing is ever a problem for her, even if the shop is full of people she never rushes you and always makes you feel as if she has all the time in the world to explain things to you.”
Clare Long was one of ten pharmacists honoured at the annual Clanwilliam Pharmacist Awards on Saturday November 26th, which aim to celebrate pharmacy and raise awareness of the outstanding work being undertaken by pharmacists across the country.
Clanwilliam Pharmacist Awards Committee Chairperson, Ultan Molloy said this year’s event helped in some way to recognise the outstanding work being undertaken by pharmacists across the country, often behind the scenes. “The Awards allow us to recognise those pharmacists who are going the extra mile for their patients, their peers and the pharmacy sector as a whole every day.
“Of course, the Awards are also the key annual fundraising event for the Pharmacy Benevolent Fund (PBF) charity, which supports those associated with pharmacy who are in need of assistance.”
Jennifer Hughes, Director of Marketing, Clanwilliam Group, added, “Clanwilliam Health, part of Clanwilliam Group, is delighted to be on board sponsoring the Pharmacist Awards, which recognise the immense talent of the pharmacy community in Ireland. We are fortunate to have incredibly dedicated pharmacists in Ireland who go above and beyond for their patients every single day. “
The Awards were attended by almost 400 people and MC’d by well-known broadcaster, Matt Cooper. To view all the photos from the night, please visit our Facebook page here.
2016 CLANWILLIAM PHARMACIST AWARD WINNERS
1. Excellence in Community Pharmacy
Sponsored by TEVA
Nominees
Nial Tully, Tully’s Total Health Pharmacy, Castlerea
Owen Daly, Haven Pharmacy Kennelly’s, Tralee
Kathy Maher, Haven Pharmacy Duleek (Award recipient)
2. Patient Nominated Award
Sponsored by IPU
Nominees
Clare Long, Foynes Pharmacy (Award recipient)
Nuala Finn, Leahy’s Pharmacy, Tralee
David Southwell, Allcare Pharmacy, Skerries
3. Excellence in Hospital Pharmacy
Sponsored by Sanofi
Nominees
Jennifer Brown, Mater Hospital, Dublin (Award recipient)
Paul Hollywood, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin
Derry O’Loan, Connolly Hospital, Dublin
4. Pharmacist Led Team Award
Sponsored by Abbvie
Nominees
Claire Murphy, Allcare Pharmacy Group
Paul Gallagher, Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Leonora O’Brien, Pharmapod (Award recipient)
5. Excellence in Locum Pharmacy Award
Sponsored by Clarity Locums
Nominees
Lorraine Ward (Award recipient)
Sharon Commins
6. Practice Based Research Award
Sponsored by hmR
Nominees
Susan O’Dwyer, Boots Ireland (Award recipient)
Marie Claire Jago Byrne, Naas General Hospital
Edwina Morrissey, Tallaght Hospital
7. Professional Excellence Award
Sponsored by Pfizer
Nominees
Mary Rose Burke, Dublin Chamber of Commerce (Award recipient)
Elaine Condon, TCP
Stan O’Neill, The Compliance Group
8. Pharmacist Contribution to the Community Award
Sponsored by Pinewood Healthcare
Nominees
Adrienne Stack, Stack’s Pharmacy (Award recipient)
Carol O’Brady, Tallaght Hospital
David Lohan, Lohan’s Pharmacy, Galway
9. Young Pharmacist of the Year
Sponsored by Pharmawealth
Nominees
Cormac Spooner, Barry’s CarePlus Pharmacy, Templeogue (Award recipient)
Catherine Hanly, Tully’s Total Health Pharmacy, Castlerea
Jennifer Lydon, Peamount Healthcare, Dublin
10. Overall Pharmacist of the Year Award
Sponsored by United Drug
Award recipient
Kathy Maher, Haven Pharmacy Duleek
11. The Liz Herbert Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award
Sponsored by JPA Brenson Lawlor
Award recipient
Anne Mooney