The Pharmies Winners 2025

After a fun-filled livestream celebrating our inaugural Pharmies Awards 2025, we couldn’t be happier with the results!

These awards recognise the incredible people, partners, and organisations driving blister pack recycling across Australia.

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Here are the categories, their meanings, and this year’s outstanding winners:

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Award Categories

Community Champion of the Year Award
For efforts that raise awareness and encourage the public to get involved in blister pack recycling.

Winner: Barb Sheehan

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Strategic Partner of the Year
Recognises the partner who has most significantly helped advance Pharmacycle’s national impact.

Winner: Chemist Warehouse & Kenvue

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Outstanding Pharmacy of the Year Award
Celebrates a pharmacy that stands out in performance, advocacy, and community engagement.

Winner: TerryWhite Chemmart Chester Pass Albany

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Local Government Partner of the Year Award
Honours a council showing leadership in local recycling and education efforts.

Winner: City of Whittlesea

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Healthcare Facility of the Year Award
For a healthcare site making strong progress through Pharmacycle integration.

Winner: Penninsua Health

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Sustainability Supplier of the Year
Recognises a supplier who actively supports and strengthens the program.

Winner: corex

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Top Collector Award
Awarded to the site with the highest total blister pack collections over the year.

Winner: Blooms the Chemist Erina

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Enduring Partnership Award
Celebrates a long-standing partner who has shown consistent commitment over time.

Winner: National Pharmacies

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Rising Star Award
For a new drop-off site (active less than a year), making an early and impressive impact.

Winner: Nightingales Pharmacy & Newsagency Kalamunda

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People’s Choice Award
Public nomination category for a pharmacy, council, or healthcare site making a meaningful difference.

Winner: TerryWhite Chemmart Cheltenham

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A huge congratulations to all our winners and finalists!

Your commitment and passion continue to make blister pack recycling accessible and impactful across Australia

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