WELSH
PHARMACY
AWARDS 2017
Business Development of the Year (Independent) 2017
Sponsored By AAH Pharmaceuticals
AWARDS DESCRIPTION
The ‘Business Development of the Year’ Award is targeted at independent pharmacies which have endeavoured to enhance their business by driving forward an innovative marketing strategy and raising its standards. The category is not focused on profit and is aimed at independent pharmacies which have been developed and marketed successfully to improve both business and service to the patient.
Who can enter:
‘Independent’ definition – where a contractor owns less than three pharmacies.
These points are suggestions only. Any independent pharmacy which has developed business via any innovative business initiative in the past twelve months is eligible to enter.
An independent pharmacy, which has….
- been turned around possibly with the adoption of a new logo or corporate identity;
- shown innovation in marketing itself to patients for example through the provision of new patient services
- invested in people through staff training programmes which promote and strengthen business skills;
- Endeavour to enhance the profile of the pharmacy in the local community through PR, advertising in local press, mail shots etc.
Judging process:
The judging panel, made up of respected members of the pharmacy industry and related industries, will select finalists, based on the entries submitted. They may then liaise with the finalists before selecting a winner.
Judges:
Sandra Cairns Cooke
National Business Manager, Cambrian Alliance
Steve Simmonds
NPA Representation Manager for Wales
Joe McKenna
Director of Sales – Independents, AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Deadline for entry:
The closing deadline for application is Monday 10th April 2017 and entries must be accompanied by a digital photograph, at least 500KB for printing quality.
How to Enter:
If you require an application/nomination form or further information please contact: Bridget McCabe
Tel: 02890 999 441 or email:
The Awards presentation:
The three selected finalists will be announced in the Welsh Pharmacy Review and invited with guest, compliments of AAH Pharmaceuticals, to attend the black tie awards ceremony, at the Vale Resort, Vale of Glamorgan, on Thursday 25th May 2017. The winner will be announced at the Awards ceremony and will receive a unique crystal trophy to mark the occasion.
Sponsor:
AAH Pharmaceuticals is delighted to announce its continued long-standing sponsorship of the Business Development of the Year Award.
At AAH we are committed to supporting Community Pharmacy in Wales. Awards like this are an excellent way to acknowledge all the dedicated work community pharmacists, technicians and pharmacy teams deliver on a daily basis in every community.
In an ever changing world the Business Development Award is especially important. It is given in recognition of innovation to Community Pharmacy whether that is delivery on improved service to patients, or improving operational efficiency in pharmacy to ensure pharmacy teams can spend more time with patients.
We look forward to meeting the finalists and celebrating their success in May.
Nigel Swift
UK Marketing and Sales Director
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WELSH
PHARMACY
AWARDS 2017
Business Development of the Year Award (Independent)
Sponsored By AAH
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Pharmacy Address:
Telephone:
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- When did you decide to enhance the profile of the business and why?
- What objectives did you set out from the beginning and how where these objectives met?
- Describe the development, your goals and eventual outcomes.
- What have been the main benefits for your patients and members of the community?
- What have been the results of patient feedback?
Extra comments if necessary, judges welcome third party testimonies:
All information will be treated as confidential.
Please e-mail entry form to:
Or if you require any further information please contact Bridget McCabe
Tel: 02890 999 441
Entries MUST be accompanied by a digital photograph at least 500KB for printing quality purposes.
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