We are proud to present the esteemed judging panel for the Pharmacy Excellence Awards. This distinguished group of professionals brings together a wealth of experience, expertise, and a deep commitment to advancing excellence in the pharmacy industry.

Our judges represent various facets of the pharmacy sector, including leading pharmacists, industry experts, academic leaders, and healthcare innovators. Each judge has been carefully selected for their proven track record of excellence, integrity, and their contributions to the advancement of pharmacy practice.

Their collective insights and impartial judgment will ensure that each award category is evaluated with the highest standards of fairness and professionalism. As they undertake the challenging task of selecting the best of the best, you can be assured that the outcomes of this process will truly reflect the pinnacle of achievement in our industry.

We are confident that this year’s awards will set a new benchmark for excellence, thanks to the dedication and expertise of our judging team. We look forward to celebrating the outstanding contributions and achievements within our community, as recognized by this exceptional group of leaders.

Agnese Liepina, BSc in Pharmacy Technician Studies, is an award-nominated clinical pharmacy professional currently serving as a Pharmacy Technician within the Aseptic Compounding Unit at St. James’s Hospital. As a past nominee of the Irish Pharmacy Awards, Retail Excellence Awards and Pharmacy Excellence Awards she brings a comprehensive, multi-sector perspective to the Pharmacy Excellence Awards 2026 judging panel.

Throughout her distinguished career, Agnese has built extensive experience across both community and hospital pharmacy, combining several years with Allcare Pharmacy and advanced clinical practice in acute hospital care. She has developed expertise in sterile manufacturing, cytotoxic drug reconstitution, and hazardous chemotherapy preparation, giving her a strong understanding of the technical precision and stringent HPRA and PSI regulatory standards required in modern pharmacy practice.

Agnese is deeply passionate about her profession and is committed to driving clinical excellence while ensuring outstanding patient care is delivered with the highest standards of quality, safety, and compassion. As a former award nominee, she combines clinical rigour with genuine professional empathy and looks forward to benchmarking, recognising, and celebrating the exceptional dedication, innovation, and achievements of pharmacy teams across Ireland.

Emily is a qualified pharmacist since 2001 with extensive senior management and board-level experience across Ireland, Italy, and Belgium. She currently serves on the board of Life Pharmacy and practices as a community pharmacist. Emily is also a member of the IIOP Mentorship Steering Group and is a peer support pharmacist.

Dr. Maura Kinahan is a registered pharmacist who has spent her career to-date in various roles in the pharmaceutical industry (Pharmaceutical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Commercial Operations, Medical Affairs) with Élan, Bristol-Myers Squibb & Pfizer.

Maura is a founding member of Pharmacists in Industry, Education, Regulatory (PIER) which represents the interests of non-patient facing pharmacists, leading on career and mentorship activities.

She holds a pharmacy degree from the University of Strathclyde (Glasgow), Ph.D. from the University of Manchester and is a fellow of BioInnovate Ireland.

Gráinne Henson, a registered nurse, has 30 plus years’ experience of health service management and delivery across private and public sectors, both here and in the UK. In her role as Head of Health Sector, she focuses on supporting customers, through providing expert understanding of the sector, the post-pandemic challenges and the opportunities for health service providers.

Áine graduated from Liverpool John Moores University in 2012. She is currently the Head of Retail Sales at McCabes Pharmacy Ltd, overseeing a network of 110 pharmacies. Áine is also a former Gold Award winner in the Pharmacist-Led Team category. . Driven by a strong passion for excellence in community pharmacy, she is dedicated to fostering innovation, enhancing patient care, and demonstrating effective leadership.

Ramy Seraphim MPSI, MSc Health Economics

Ramy is a community- based pharmacist and the Superintendent Pharmacist for Uniphar-owned pharmacies, including Allcare, Hickey’s, McCauley, and Life Pharmacies. He brings over 15 years of experience across community pharmacy and regulatory environments, both in Ireland and internationally.

He holds a master’s degree in health economics, combining clinical expertise with strategic insight to drive high standards in patient-centered care, regulatory compliance, and governance. Ramy is committed to the advancement of the pharmacy profession through education and mentorship. He has served as an APPEL preceptor since the programme’s inception, playing a role in the training and professional development of future pharmacists.