PHX Ireland Recognised Across Multiple National Awards
We’re proud to share that PHX Ireland has been recognised across several prestigious national awards, highlighting the outstanding achievements and commitment of our teams and individuals. These honours reflect the dedication, innovation, and collaboration that drive our business forward every day.
HR Leadership & Management Awards 2025
At this year’s HR Leadership & Management Awards, PHX Ireland was shortlisted in multiple categories, including:
- HR Team of the Year (Large)
- Best Change Management – McCabes Pharmacy Integration
- Most Effective Rewards & Recognition Strategy – Our People Recognition Awards
- HR Rising Star of the Year – Elizabeth Mahon, Learning & Development
We are delighted to share that Elizabeth Mahon took home the HR Rising Star Award 2025. Liz truly embodies what it means to be a Rising Star, fearless in taking on challenges, passionate about people, and unstoppable in her pursuit of excellence. Elizabeth’s achievement reflects the strength of our Learning & Development culture and the talent that continues to thrive across PHX Ireland.
Business Post Leadership Awards
PHX Ireland has also been shortlisted at the upcoming Sunday Business Post Leadership Awards in the following categories:
- CEO of the Year – Paul Reilly
- Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year
- CSR Project of the Year
Pharma Industry Awards
Our teams have also earned recognition at the Pharma Industry Awards, where United Drug & PHX Ireland have both been shortlisted:
- Excellence in Communications - United Drug
- Diversity, Equality & Inclusion - PHX Ireland
Pharmacy Excellence Awards
We have 20 finalists shortlisted across 14 categories in the upcoming Pharmacy Excellence Awards!
🌍 Commitment to Sustainability, Health & Wellbeing
- McCabes Pharmacy Marketing Team
- UD Marketing Team
🏆 Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
- McCabes Pharmacy HR Team
🏥 Excellence in Community Pharmacy
- McCabes Pharmacy Letterkenny
- McCabes Pharmacy Pavilions
🔧 Excellence in Non-Pharmacy Facing Roles
- Marketing & Operations Team, McCabes Pharmacy
💡 Health Initiative of the Year
- McCabes Pharmacy
👩💼 Manager of the Year
- Una Desmond, McCabes Pharmacy Hollyhill
- Christine O’Sullivan, McCabes Pharmacy Pavilions
💊 Pharmacist of the Year
- Christopher McGarrity, McCabes Pharmacy Letterkenny
🤝 Pharmacist Contribution to Community
- Mark Breen, McCabes Pharmacy Pavilions
👥 Pharmacist-Led Team Award
- Lucian Stefanescu SVP, McCabes Pharmacy Mill SC
- Sara Al-Zubaidy, McCaves Pharmacy Pavillions
🔬 Pharmacy Technician Award
- Lucienne Palmer, McCabes Pharmacy Dun Laoghaire
- Michalina Biskupska, McCabes Pharmacy Pavilions
📈 Professional Excellence Awards
- McCabes Pharmacy Letterkenny
- Lucas Maughan, McCabes Pharmacy Adamstown
🌟 Special Recognition Award
- Marketing & Operations Team, McCabes Pharmacy
👏 Team Member of the Year Award
- Christopher McGarrity, McCabes Pharmacy Letterkenny
- Felice Gorman, McCabes Pharmacy
🧠 Young Pharmacist of the Year
- Lucas Maughan, McCabes Pharmacy Adamstown
Celebrating Our People
Speaking on these achievements, Hillary Collins, People and Culture Director at PHX Ireland, said:
“I couldn’t be prouder of the incredible people that have been recognised and all that we’ve achieved together. Being shortlisted in these awards and in such a variety of categories - from HR excellence and Diversity & Inclusion to CSR, Communications, Leadership & Pharmacy Excellence - it's a reflection of the collaboration and commitment that runs through our organisation. These nominations celebrate not just the work we do, but the values we live every day”
These accolades underscore PHX Ireland’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, engaging, workplace, one where people are empowered to grow, lead, and make a difference for our customers and communities.
Congratulations to Elizabeth Mahon on her well-deserved award and to all our shortlisted teams and leaders across PHX Ireland.
We look forward to celebrating continued success together.