WINNERS of the 12th annual Recognition of Excellence Awards announced. Presented by pharmacy trade magazine Training Matters to key healthcare workers for outstanding achievements in the world of community pharmacy.
Camilla Penfold, customer adviser at Boots, Ceredigion, won highly commended in the Outstanding Contribution category.
One of the judges commented: “Camilla exhibits outstanding passion and commitment to all elements of community pharmacy provision.
“She consistently goes the extra mile to ensure her patients receive the best possible care, whether that be the provision of first aid, mental health and wellbeing support, or the provision of new services.
“She makes it happen and makes sure no one is left out, whatever their background.”
Another judge commented: “Exceptional customer adviser, renowned for compassionate emergency response and long-term support for vulnerable substance-misuse and mental-health patients.”
Commenting on the RoE Awards, editor of Training Matters and Awards host, Monica West, said: “Now in its 12th year, the Recognition of Excellence Awards continues to be the only UK Awards specifically highlighting the hard work of community pharmacy support staff, and that is something that I am very proud of.
“We know that the whole pharmacy team are integral to providing their communities with key access to healthcare, and as you’ll read, so much more than what is expected of them.
“This year, our top two toughest categories included the Team Leader and Best Newcomer awards. It is good to know that the industry is not only fostering rising stars, but teams have confidence in their team leaders too.”
