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The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) announced three new awards - the Daniel Thomas Award, the OPERA Award and the Barnett Award - at its annual conference on Friday. RPS President Professor Claire Anderson said each award recognises "exceptional contributions to the pharmacy field." The Daniel Thomas Award recognises pharmacists or pharmaceutical scientists who died while actively practising in the profession. It is named after Daniel Thomas, a pharmacist who died during the First World War in 1917 while serving with the Royal Army Medical Corps. The Outstanding Pharmacy Early-Career Researcher Award or OPERA Award recognises the achievements of early-career researchers within the pharmacy field.

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) honoured Dr Joanne Brown with the inaugural Barnett Award at its Annual Conference today, recognising her exceptional commitment to mentorship and professional development in pharmacy. As Clinical Education Lead at the Northern Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland for over 15 years, Dr Brown has played a pivotal role in supporting pharmacy professionals at all career stages - from undergraduate students to consultant-level practitioners. Her work spans a wide range of activities, including developing curriculum materials, organising workshops and mentoring pharmacy teams. She has also led initiatives to improve learning systems across Northern Ireland, partnering with schools of pharmacy and contributing to international education committees. Beyond her formal duties, Dr Brown has mentored more than 50 individuals through postgraduate training. She actively encourages personal growth through tailored guidance, creating a supportive culture and positively impacting pharmacy education across various sectors. Dr Brown said: "I am honoured and humbled to receive the Barnett Award."