The deadline for the C+D Awards 2015 has been extended to February 27, giving community pharmacists and pharmacy staff an extra week to submit their entries.

This year's awards is the eighth annual hunt for the most talented people and teams in the sector, as well as their most forward-thinking business and clinical initiatives.

There are 12 categories to enter (see The categories, below), including two brand new ones for 2015.

The Training and Development Award celebrates businesses and leaders investing in their people and skills.

And the GP Partnership of the Year category has been introduced to recognise the importance of this central working relationship to the success of both the sector and the wider NHS.

C+D Editor Jennifer Richardson said: "It's wonderful to see so many great entries already - and we want even more examples of how community pharmacy is continually innovating and improving patient care."

The categories for 2015

The shortlist will be announced in April and all shortlisted entrants invited to attend a glamorous ceremony in central London's The Brewery venue on June 11, 2015.

To get straight on with your entry, click here.

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