September 25, 2025On World Pharmacists Day (25 September), we acknowledge and celebrate the essential contributions of all pharmacists to our health system. Within our hospital, pharmacists play a critical role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines, supporting clinical teams, advancing research, and improving patient outcomes.
Their expertise and commitment are integral to delivering high-quality care to our community. We extend our sincere thanks to all pharmacists for their dedication to excellence in healthcare.
Some of these dedicated professionals have been recognised as this year’s recipients of the pharmacy awards, held earlier this month.
Simon Huynh was awarded the Clinical Excellence Award, recognising his clinical leadership through his unwavering commitment to safe, evidence-based anticoagulation management.
Ginny Dhillion received the award for Impact and Innovation with her contributions as the education pharmacy technician who consistently brings fresh ideas and practical solutions to enhance staff learning and development.
The Early Career Award went to Sherry Ibrahim for demonstrating exceptional capabilities with independently managing a fast-paced and complex ward confidently and consistently ensuring high standards of patient care.
Tam Huynh was recognised for her leadership as the recipient of the Leadership Award, with her work in leading crucial operational and inventory management activities and not afraid to step up above and beyond what is expected of a leader.
The Christine Herd Northern Health Values Award was awarded to Emma Hatherley in recognition for her work as an Education Pharmacist with her approach to training and development of staff across the department.
The Northern Health Pharmacy team were also recipients of the 2025 Advanced Pharmacy Australia AdPha (Victorian Branch) award for Team Innovation and the Young Achiever Award.
The Team Innovation Award was awarded to Northern Health’s Stewardship Programs, a system-wide pharmacist-led initiative integrating antimicrobial, anticoagulation, analgesic, and transitions of care stewardship. 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.
Uyen Hua – Lead Pharmacist – Digital Health and Innovation, was the recipient of this year’s William Mercer Young Achiever Award for her 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.
Congratulations to all the award winners! The Pharmacy Department also celebrated today with a morning tea.
Featured image: Award winners at the Pharmacy Awards earlier this month.
