The CEP awards are presented annually to students who achieve the highest marks in the course. Additionally, the University of Tasmania offers a prize to students based on the level of engagement and quality of participation in the course.
There are three award categories, which are:
UTAS Prize for Excellence Award
University of Tasmania (UTAS) Excellence Award is presented to one student per semester. Finalists for this award are high-achieving students* selected by CEP course coordinators who have demonstrated evidence of:
- Determination and commitment to the learning process
- Dedication towards assignment submission/s through effort and completeness
- Constructive contribution to program feedback
- Personal engagement for the quality use of medicines
The UTAS Prize for Excellence Award only applies to programs that require submission of a written assignment.
Code of Conduct Award
The Code of Conduct Award is presented to one student, across both semesters.
Finalists for the Code of Conduct Award include all students who achieve the highest mark for Program 1: Medicines Australia Code of Conduct.
Among finalists, the winner is determined through UTAAS panel of evaluation of the reflective assignment for evidence of:
- Exceptional ethical conduct
- Positive impact on healthcare professionals, colleagues, and the industry
- Personal engagement for the quality use of medicines
CEP Achievement Award
Presented to the top 10 students, across both semesters who achieve the 10 highest aggregate marks for the five core programs (out of a possible total aggregate of 500).
Program 3 Human Anatomy and Physiology is not included in the aggregate calculation, as not all students are required to undertake this program.
2024 CEP Award Winners
| Long-An Lam | UTAS Prize for Excellence Semester 1 |
| Tejal Chauhan | UTAS Prize for Excellence Semester 2 and CEP Achievement Award |
| Cathryn Badenhorst | CEP Achievement Award |
| Peter Lwin | CEP Achievement Award |
| Victoria Cullen | CEP Achievement Award |
| Joel Mannix | CEP Achievement Award |
| Yvonne Brown | CEP Achievement Award |
| Georgia Taylor | CEP Achievement Award |
| Navi Deol | CEP Achievement Award |
| Jamie Fowler | CEP Achievement Award |
| Sean Sheppard | CEP Achievement Award |
| Miral Georgy | CEP Achievement Award |
Jamie Fowler – CEP Achievement Award
“Completing the MA CEP program was a valuable opportunity to upskill and ensure I have a thorough understanding of key concepts that are crucial to my role. Completing the CEP program not only furthered my knowledge, but also gave me confidence, and ensures that I am complying with industry expectations and standards.”
Joel Mannix – CEP Achievement Award
“Completing the Medicines Australia CEP has been an invaluable experience, providing me with a strong foundation in the ethical and professional standards of the pharmaceutical industry. The program allowed me to deepen my understanding of industry regulations and best practices, equipping me with the confidence to navigate my role effectively. I found the course incredibly beneficial in strengthening my knowledge and ensuring I uphold the highest standards in my work.”
Navi Deol – CEP Achievement Award
“Beginning my career within the pharmaceutical industry, the MA CEP played a significant role in guiding me through the principles and ethics involved. This course has proved to be an invaluable resource, the learnings of which I put into practice every day. I strongly believe that completing the MA CEP has contributed heavily towards my success as a pharmaceutical professional.”