The 19th C+D Awards ceremony took place last night at the London Hilton on Park Lane. These glamourous surroundings were complimented by the panache of the evening’s host, Anton du Beke from Strictly Come Dancing.
It’s important to acknowledge that this fantastic event would not have taken place without the support of our sponsors, our judges and the C+D team behind the scenes, so huge thanks to all of them for their hard work and contributions.
Nearly 700 guests enjoyed a sumptuous meal before getting down to the main business of the night – recognising the talent and commitment of community pharmacists. There were some brilliant examples of innovative thinking and patient-focused care developed and implemented by both individuals and teams.
We were delighted to introduce three new award categories this year - Best Pharmacy Support by a Pharma or Healthcare Company, Services or Consultation of the Year, and The Pills Award, voted for by C+D readers, which recognises talent in the pharmacy industry.
These winners have really earned this prestigious accolade as we had a record number of entries for the 2026 awards. The full list of winners is given below:
Best Pharmacy Support by a Pharma/Healthcare Company
Smart Inhaler Assistant by Smart Respiratory & Pearl Chemist Group
Community Pharmacist of the Year
Baba Akomolafe, Christchurch Pharmacy, Mace Avenue, Braintree
Jaya Authunuri, West Hill Pharmacy, Bridlington
Diversity & Inclusion Award
The Pharmacy Foundations Scholarship Award
GP or PCN Pharmacist of the Year
Mina Hunjan, St Wulfstan Surgery
Health Initiative of the Year
Liverpool Community Pharmacy Implant Service, Green Lane Pharmacy
Independent Pharmacy of the Year
Campbeltown Pharmacy, Campbeltown
Innovation of the Year Award
Life Sciences and Clinical Trials, Boots
Manager of the Year
Nicola Brown, Christchurch Pharmacy, Mace Avenue, Braintree
Pharmacy Staff Member of the Year
Ella Walker, Cadbury Heath Pharmacy & Health Clinic
Pharmacy Team of the Year
Bruntsfield Pharmacy & Travel and Health Clinic
Rainbow Pharmacy, Ipswich
Pharmacy Technician of the Year
Emrys Penny-Baker, Pill Pharmacy
Services/Consultation of the Year
Roshni Kale, Asda
The PILLS Award
Paul Mayberry, Mayberry Pharmacy
Trainee Pharmacist of the Year
Inioluwa Adenuga, The Brooke Surgery / Imaan Healthcare
Training and Development Award
Gompels Services, RUH Bath & BSW ICB
Congratulations to all the winners - it’s a great accomplishment!
Keep an eye on C+D news for exclusive interviews with the winners, so you can find out what their award-winning work involved.