Queensland Branch President Chris Owen said the winners exemplified the future of pharmacy in Australia.
The National Pharmacy Awards celebrate the exceptional contribution of community pharmacies, pharmacists, and students across Australia who go above and beyond in supporting patients and strengthening primary healthcare.
The Victoria branch held its awards ceremony at Parliament House in Melbourne earlier on Wednesday.
Earlier this month, the ACT held its awards evening at a special event at The Marion in Canberra, while NSW hosted a parliamentary reception in Sydney.
About Queensland's winners
Queensland Community Pharmacy of the Year - TerryWhite Chemmart Cairns Central
TerryWhite Chemmart Cairns Central has redefined community pharmacy through innovation, compassion, and true person-centred care. They’ve embraced the Queensland Scope of Practice Pilot, with pharmacist prescribers providing timely treatment for acute and chronic conditions, helping patients access care when GPs are unavailable. Their strong collaboration with local GPs, telehealth providers, and community organisations ensures continuity of care across every patient journey.
Queensland Community Pharmacist of the Year – Molly McGuire
Molly has demonstrated exceptional clinical skill, leadership, and compassion, redefining the role of the modern pharmacist. As one of Queensland’s inaugural Full Scope Pharmacist Prescribers, she has embraced advanced practice through the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Pharmacy Practice and Prescribing, delivering accessible, patient-centred care across reproductive health, chronic disease, and opioid replacement therapy.
Her leadership style grounded in empathy and emotional intelligence empowers their team and inspires the next generation of pharmacists through mentoring and education. Molly has introduced innovations such as Cerge for patients with disabilities and co-founded the Darling Downs Pharmacist Network, strengthening collaboration across the region.
Beyond the dispensary, she co-founded It’s Cool to Talk Grief, supporting the Toowoomba Hospice, and serves on several community health boards. She exemplifies excellence, advocacy, and innovation, truly transforming pharmacy practice and community health in Queensland.
Queensland Student Pharmacist of the Year – Abbey Marshall
Abbey has demonstrated remarkable academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to advancing rural and remote health care. She is the winner of the George Alexander Foundation Scholarship, has excelled academically and translated her knowledge into meaningful real-world practice through extensive rural placements and research honours exploring multidisciplinary care in Thursday Island.
As President of the JCU Pharmacy Student Association and NAPSA Rural and Indigenous Chair, Abbey has shown outstanding leadership, advocacy, and passion for improving access to health services in regional communities. Her ability to connect with peers, mentor first-year students, and engage with local initiatives reflects genuine compassion and professionalism.
Abbey’s dedication to ethical practice, cultural awareness, and community engagement from volunteering to inspiring rural youth embodies the values of our profession. She represents the future of pharmacy: intelligent, empathetic, and driven to make a difference where it matters most.
Evolving services
Mr Owen said the award winners represented the very best of the pharmacy profession and were innovative, compassionate, and deeply committed to their communities.
“They’re not just dispensing medicines; they’re delivering frontline healthcare, mentoring the next generation, and redefining what it means to be a pharmacist in today’s health system."
He also said the calibre of the Queensland entrants reflected the state’s leadership in pharmacy innovation.
“Queensland continues to lead the way nationally in expanding the scope of pharmacy practice. From prescribing for everyday health conditions to integrating digital health tools, our pharmacies are stepping up to meet patient needs in new and impactful ways,” he said.
“Judging these submissions was inspiring — each one showed how pharmacists are evolving their services to deliver better care.
"I’m confident Queensland will be a standout at the national awards at APP2026.”
He congratulated all winners and finalists for their contribution to healthcare.
State and Territory winners will now progress to the national stage, with winners to be announced at the Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference in March 2026.
