Recognising Excellence in Clinical Pharmacy Practice Across the UK
The Clinical Pharmacy Congress Awards celebrate outstanding achievement, leadership and innovation within clinical pharmacy. They recognise the individuals, teams and projects that are improving patient care, advancing professional practice and shaping the future of pharmacy across the UK healthcare system.
Held annually as part of Clinical Pharmacy Congress in London, the CPC Awards are among the most respected national awards for clinical pharmacy professionals. They provide a platform to showcase best practice, share innovation and recognise excellence across hospital, primary care and integrated care settings.
Whether you are delivering frontline patient care, leading service transformation or developing innovative solutions, the CPC Awards recognise work that makes a real difference.
AWARDS SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
NEW: 15 Year Recognition Award
To mark the 15th edition of Clinical Pharmacy Congress, a special one off recognition will be presented in 2026 to honour 15 individuals who have had the greatest impact on the world of clinical pharmacy over the past 15 years.
The 15 Recognition Award celebrates sustained influence, leadership and contribution to pharmacy practice, patient care and professional development across the UK and beyond.
This recognition reflects the collective progress of the profession and acknowledges that many individuals have played a pivotal role in shaping where clinical pharmacy is today.
Why the CPC Awards Matter
Clinical pharmacy continues to play a critical role in improving patient outcomes, supporting healthcare systems and responding to evolving clinical challenges. The CPC Awards exist to highlight this impact and to recognise those leading change across the profession.
Winning or being shortlisted for a CPC Award offers national recognition, professional credibility and visibility among senior pharmacy leaders, NHS organisations and healthcare decision makers.
The awards also help to share learning across the sector by spotlighting initiatives that can be replicated, scaled or adapted to improve care in other settings.
Who Can Enter
The Clinical Pharmacy Congress Awards are open to pharmacy professionals and multidisciplinary teams working across the UK.
Eligible entrants include pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and teams working in hospital pharmacy, primary care, community pharmacy, general practice, primary care networks, integrated care systems and other clinical or care settings.
Submissions may relate to individual achievement, team based initiatives, service development, quality improvement, research or digital innovation.
Award Categories and Judging Criteria
Each award category has been developed to reflect real world clinical pharmacy practice and meaningful impact on patients and services.
All entries are reviewed by an independent judging panel made up of senior pharmacy leaders, clinicians and subject matter experts from across healthcare.
Judges assess submissions based on impact, innovation, sustainability, evidence of outcomes and relevance to clinical pharmacy practice.
Previous years Award Winners
NEW: 15 Year Recognition Award
To mark the 15th edition of Clinical Pharmacy Congress, a special one off recognition will be presented in 2026 to honour 15 individuals who have had the greatest impact on the world of clinical pharmacy over the past 15 years.
The 15 Recognition Award celebrates sustained influence, leadership and contribution to pharmacy practice, patient care and professional development across the UK and beyond.
This recognition reflects the collective progress of the profession and acknowledges that many individuals have played a pivotal role in shaping where clinical pharmacy is today.
Nominations Now Closed
Unsung Hero Award
This award recognises an outstanding person, team or project that has made a significant and often under recognised contribution to the clinical pharmacy sector.
The judging panel is looking for entries that demonstrate meaningful impact on patients, services or the wider profession. This may include a career defining contribution or a single initiative that has delivered exceptional outcomes.
Examples of eligible contributions include:
- A career long contribution or a single initiative that has had a major impact on clinical pharmacy practice
- The development of a new service, innovation or research project that has influenced patient care or professional practice
- Improvements to services or working practices, including the use of new technologies to deliver person centred outcomes
- A multidisciplinary approach to delivering outstanding clinical pharmacy services or patient care
This category is ideal for individuals or teams whose work has transformed practice behind the scenes and deserves national recognition.
Nominations Now ClosedExcellence in Clinical Leadership
This award celebrates an outstanding individual from any pharmacy background who has made an exceptional professional contribution to clinical pharmacy leadership in the UK.
The judging panel is seeking leaders who influence practice, inspire others and drive meaningful change within their organisation or across the wider healthcare system.
Examples of eligible contributions include:
- A career long contribution or a single initiative that has had a major impact on clinical pharmacy leadership in recent years
- Demonstrated expertise, patient centred professionalism and recognition as a role model within the profession
- Clear evidence of passion, advocacy and commitment to supporting innovation and professional development in pharmacy
This category recognises leadership that shapes strategy, supports workforce development and champions the value of clinical pharmacy.
Nominations Now Closed
Excellence in Hospital Pharmacy Practice
This award recognises an outstanding person, team or project that has made a significant contribution to clinical pharmacy practice within hospital settings in the UK.
The judging panel is looking for work that has delivered measurable improvements to patient care, service quality or clinical outcomes in secondary care.
Examples of eligible contributions include:
- A career long contribution or a single initiative that has had a major impact in hospital pharmacy practice
- The development of a new service, innovation or research project within a hospital environment
- Improvements to services or working practices, including the use of new technologies to deliver person centred outcomes
- A multidisciplinary approach to delivering high quality clinical pharmacy services and patient care
This category highlights excellence in hospital based clinical pharmacy and service transformation.
Nominations Now Closed
Excellence in Primary Care Pharmacy
This award recognises excellence in clinical pharmacy practice across primary care settings in the UK.
This includes work delivered in community pharmacy, general practice, primary care networks, integrated care systems, nursing homes and intermediate care settings.
The judging panel is looking for initiatives that demonstrate how clinical pharmacy improves access, outcomes and quality of care closer to home.
Examples of eligible contributions include:
- A career long contribution or a single initiative that has had a major recent impact in primary care pharmacy
- The development of a new service, innovation or research project within a primary care setting
- Improvements to services or working practices, including the use of new technologies to support person centred care
- A multidisciplinary approach to delivering effective and integrated clinical pharmacy services for patients
This category reflects the growing and evolving role of pharmacy within primary and community based care.
Nominations Now Closed
Excellence in Use of Technology in Pharmacy Practice
This award celebrates outstanding use of digital technology to transform clinical pharmacy practice in the UK.
The judging panel is looking for work that demonstrates how technology has been used to solve real problems, improve patient outcomes or enhance the safety and efficiency of pharmacy services.
Examples of eligible contributions include:
A career long contribution or a single initiative that has had a major impact through digital innovation
The development of an innovative digital service, system or research project
Improvements to services or working practices through effective use of technology to deliver patient centred outcomes
Demonstrated transformation of pharmacy practice using digital tools to tackle major challenges facing the profession
This category recognises innovation across digital systems, automation, data use and technology enabled care.
Nominations Now Closed
Frequently Asked Questions about the Clinical Pharmacy Congress Awards
What are the Clinical Pharmacy Congress Awards?
The Clinical Pharmacy Congress Awards are national awards that recognise excellence, leadership and innovation in clinical pharmacy practice across the UK. They celebrate individuals, teams and projects that are improving patient care, advancing professional practice and shaping the future of pharmacy.
The awards are presented annually as part of Clinical Pharmacy Congress in London.
Who can enter the Clinical Pharmacy Congress Awards?
The CPC Awards are open to pharmacy professionals and multidisciplinary teams working in the UK. This includes pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and teams working in hospital pharmacy, primary care, community pharmacy, general practice, primary care networks, integrated care systems and other clinical or care settings.
Both individual and team based submissions are welcome.
What types of work can be submitted for the CPC Awards?
Submissions may include individual achievement, team initiatives, service development, quality improvement projects, research, digital innovation or new ways of working that have had a positive impact on patients or clinical pharmacy practice.
Entries should clearly demonstrate outcomes, learning and relevance to the profession.
How are the CPC Awards judged?
All entries are reviewed by an independent judging panel made up of senior pharmacy leaders, clinicians and subject matter experts from across healthcare.
Judges assess submissions based on impact, innovation, sustainability, evidence of outcomes and relevance to clinical pharmacy practice in the UK.
What evidence should be included in an award submission?
Strong submissions clearly explain the problem addressed, the solution implemented and the outcomes achieved. Supporting evidence may include data, audit results, service outcomes, patient feedback, research findings or examples of measurable improvement.
Why should I enter the CPC Awards?
Entering the CPC Awards provides national recognition for your work, enhances your professional profile and allows you to share best practice with the wider pharmacy community. The awards highlight impactful work, support professional development and help raise standards across clinical pharmacy practice.
