National Pharmacy Awards - Tasmania Winners
The Tasmania Branch celebrated the state’s most outstanding contributors to community pharmacy on Wednesday November 19 at a special evening event held in Hobart.
Tasmania Branch President Joe O’Malley said their awards evening reflected the strength and diversity of pharmacy practice across the state.
“These winners exemplify the heart of community pharmacy in Tasmania — innovative, compassionate, and deeply committed to improving patient outcomes,” he said.
“From student leadership and research to advanced clinical services and community outreach, they are setting new benchmarks for what pharmacy can achieve.”
Community Pharmacy of the Year
TerryWhite Chemmart in Sorell is Tasmania’s Community Pharmacy of the Year, recognised for the team’s commitment to full-scope services and strong community engagement.
Owners Sam Garnham and Madeleine Bowerman have led the pharmacy for 17 years, embracing innovation and patient care.
Madeleine said it was an exciting time to be in community pharmacy. “We’re excited to be able to offer full scope in our pharmacy,” she said.
“We’ve already embraced UTI consults and oral contraceptive resupply. It’s been positively received within the community and women are just so thankful that we offer the consult in a professional environment.”
The pharmacy operates two consult rooms — one dedicated to vaccinations and the other for blood pressure checks, blood glucose testing, and health checks. Their approach ensures patients receive comprehensive care in one location.
Sam said his pharmacy team aimed to offer up a holistic health hub.
“We’ve always seen ourselves as a one stop destination, always tried to take on new opportunities whenever they’ve arisen,” Sam said.
“We’ll continue to always do new opportunities so that people can come in and have everything from the one pharmacy.
Recognition as a finalist and winner means a lot to the TerryWhite Chemmart team.
“It brings the team together. It’s something we can all celebrate, and it’s recognition of that. It’s also something the whole community can get behind because we’re here for them,” Madeleine said.
Community Pharmacist of the Year
Monique Licht, Complete Care Pharmacy, in Rosny Park, took out Tasmania’s Pharmacist of the Year award for her unwavering dedication to patients and her profession.
TAS Pharmacist of Year winner Monique Licht
She began her pharmacy journey as a teenager on Tasmania’s northwest coast and worked across several pharmacies before finding her home at Complete Care.
“My background in pharmacy started when I was a teenager,” Monique said.
“I worked in several pharmacies throughout my degree and then I found my home at Complete Care Pharmacy in Rosny.”
Co-owner of the pharmacy, Kristina Fox, praised Monique’s passion and problem-solving skills.
“I had the pleasure of meeting Mon about six years ago when she came in as a really enthusiastic third-year pharmacy student, and we’ve worked with her ever since,” Kristina said.
“Monique is so passionate about community pharmacy and knows the impact pharmacists can have on their patients and the health of their entire community.
“She doesn’t just dispense medicines — she advocates for solutions, builds relationships, and ensures every patient feels supported.”
Student Pharmacist of the Year
Mia Shinkfield has been recognised as Tasmania’s Student Pharmacist of the Year for her resilience and leadership. But Mia said her pharmacy studies hadn’t been straight forward.
“One of the biggest turning points was being diagnosed with specific learning disorder in my first year of university, so my journey through university has been rough,” she said.
“It was a moment that could have made me feel defeated but in fact it was a catalyst. I learnt to advocate for myself — I kept going.”
Mia’s determination has shaped her advocacy work and her role as alumni chair of the Tasmanian Association of Pharmacy Students (TAPS).
Former TAPS Vice President Megan Potter said Mia “...had done great work in strengthening connections with
current students and alumni to help foster that more supportive and engaged pharmacy community”.
“Her research on benzodiazepine tapering and clinical placements in disadvantaged communities mark her as a future leader in pharmacy,” Megan said.
TAS Student Pharmacist of Year Mia Shinkfield
