CPhI Pharma Awards 2022: at the heart of pharma
The CPhI Pharma Awards will take place on 1st November 2022 in Frankfurt.
The 19th annual CPhI Pharma Awards recognises companies and individuals who are driving the pharmaceutical industry forward through innovative products, solutions and technologies.
The Awards are open to all Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical companies engaged in the design, development, manufacture, production and distribution of large and small molecule drug products. Shortlisted entries and winners will be celebrated on the first night of the CPhI Worldwide event in Frankfurt (1 – 3 November 2022), bringing together the pharma industry for a night of networking and celebration.
The Awards are free to enter.
You can send your entry by May 31st 2022
You can submit your entry HERE
The ten categories of CPhI Pharma Awards 2022
1.Excellence in Pharma: Innovation in Response to COVID-19
This award is designed to recognise innovation in technologies, products, processes, and services to combat the impact of COVID-19 on individuals, patients, healthcare professionals and communities. Including but not limited to the development and manufacture of potential vaccines, drug products and medical equipment and the introduction of services, solutions and resources to provide support to those effected by the pandemic.
Innovation. How does the entry demonstrate innovation and resourcefulness in response to the pandemic?
Purpose and Outcomes. Does it achieve its purpose? Does it offer benefits to the audience it was designed for?*
Problem-solving. How does it address the impact of COVID-19? Does it do so in an effective way?
Competitive Advantage. How does the entry demonstrate going above and beyond or a collaborative approach in a time of crisis?
* Given the short timeframes for response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand that many products or solutions will not yet have regulatory approval. Please submit as much evidence and support for your entry as is feasibly possible.
2.Excellence in Pharma: API Development
Innovation in technologies, products, processes, and services for the development and manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) including, but not limited to, synthesis, characterization, formulation, scale-up, software and database development, bulk manufacturing.
Innovation. Does the entry introduce a new idea, device, method or Formulation novelty to the market?
Purpose. Does it achieve its purpose? Does it offer benefits to the audience it was designed for?
Problem-solving. Does it solve a problem? Does it address an issue in an effective way?
Competitive Advantage. Does it offer a competitive advantage in the market and within its category?
3.Excellence in Pharma: Finished Formulations
Innovation in technologies, products, processes, and services for the manufacture of solid, semi-solid, parenteral, inhalation, or other dosage drugs including, but not limited to, equipment, manufacturing processes, facilities, process controls, and continuous manufacturing.
Innovation. Does the entry introduce a new idea, device, method, or novelty to the market?
Features. Does the product have interesting or important part(s), qualities, abilities, improved attributes?
Problem-solving. Does it solve a problem? Does it address an issue in an effective way?
Competitive Advantage. Does it offer a competitive advantage in the market and within its category?
4.Excellence in Pharma: Manufacturing Technology and Equiomente
Innovation in digital technologies, products, processes, initiatives, and services which drive value in pharmaceutical development and improve patient outcomes. Including but not limited to advanced and predictive analytics, Artificial Intelligence, automation, patient-centric solutions for improved experience and adherence, track and trace, remote monitoring, medical devices, and wearables.
Innovation. Does the entry introduce a new idea, device, method, process, or service to the market?
Purpose. Does it achieve what it was intended to achieve? Does it offer benefits to the audience it was designed for?
Problem-solving. Does it solve a problem? Does it address an issue in an effective way?
Competitive Advantage, Does it offer a competitive advantage in the market and within its category?
5.Excellence in Pharma: Manufacturing Packahing & Drug Delivery
Innovation in technologies, products, processes, and services for ensuring the safe handling and tracking of drug substances, raw materials, and finished drug products including, but not limited to, supply chain, audits, temperature-controlled logistics, transport services, track and trace, shipping containers, and distribution channels.
Innovation. Does the entry introduce a new idea, device, method, or service to the market?
Purpose. Does it achieve what it was intended to achieve? Does it offer benefits to the audience it was designed for?
Problem-solving. Does it solve a problem? Does it address an issue in an effective way?
Competitive Advantage Does it offer a competitive advantage in the market and within its category?
6.Excellence in Pharma: Digital Innovation
This award recognizes sustainable development in the Pharmaceutical industry and innovative initiatives for improving outcomes for patients, employees, the environment, and wider community. Including but not limited to, initiatives to minimize environmental impact, waste reduction, energy & utility saving solutions, sustainable and collaborative product development, innovative and sustainable use of resources, social outreach, employee training and mentoring programs, fair employee working policies, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Implementation. Does the process of implementing the initiative include all the activities that need to be done to effectuate actual change?
Achievements. Has the entry/project performed with positive outcomes and high success rates?
Positive Outcomes to Stakeholders. Did the entry/project provide good results to whoever was involved in or affected by a course of action of the respective company?
Future. Does the entry/project provide an opportunity for continuity or expansion?
7.Excellence in Pharma: Supply Chain, Logistic & Distribution
Innovation in technologies, products, processes, and services for ensuring the safe handling and tracking of drug substances, raw materials, and finished drug products including, but not limited to, supply chain, audits, temperature-controlled logistics, transport services, track and trace, shipping containers, and distribution channels.
Innovation. Does the entry introduce a new idea, device, method, or service to the market?
Purpose. Does it achieve what it was intended to achieve? Does it offer benefits to the audience it was designed for?
Problem-solving. Does it solve a problem? Does it address an issue in an effective way?
Competitive Advantage. Does it offer a competitive advantage in the market and within its category?
8.Excellence in Pharma: Sustainability
This award recognizes sustainable development in the Pharmaceutical industry and innovative initiatives for improving outcomes for patients, employees, the environment, and wider community. Including but not limited to, initiatives to minimize environmental impact, waste reduction, energy & utility saving solutions, sustainable and collaborative product development, innovative and sustainable use of resources, social outreach, employee training and mentoring programs, fair employee working policies, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Implementation. Does the process of implementing the initiative include all the activities that need to be done to effectuate actual change?
Achievements. Has the entry/project performed with positive outcomes and high success rates?
Positive Outcomes to Stakeholders. Did the entry/project provide good results to whoever was involved in or affected by a course of action of the respective company?
Future. Does the entry/project provide an opportunity for continuity or expansion?
9.Excellence in Pharma: Regulatory Procedures and Compliance
Innovation in technologies, products, processes, and services designed to aid and ensure that bio/pharma companies comply with standards, rules, and guidance documents established by regulatory authorities including, but not limited to, consulting services, development of consortia and industry groups, reference standards, educational programs, and software and IT, technologies, and equipment.
Innovation. Does the entry introduce a new idea, device, method, or service to the market?
Process Excellence. Does the product or service offer an improved process, leading to better outcomes and results?
Problem-solving. Does it solve a problem? Does it address an issue in an effective way?
Competitive Advantage. Does it offer a competitive advantage in the market and within its category?
10.Excellence in Pharma: CEO of the Year
C-Suite Executives of SME, Large Pharma/Biopharma or service providers are eligible for nomination. Attributes to be considered include, but are not limited to, financial performance, product performance, global reach, leadership skills, management capability, charitable initiatives, sustainability, regulatory compliance, profitability, vision, marketing, acquisitions, corporate strategy, and financing.
Dynamism. Is the nominee an exemplary leader with a strong desire to achieve – are they compelling, powerful, progressive?
Lifetime Achievements. Has the CEO achieved or accomplished sustained growth, driven improved performance, implemented robust strategies, engaged staff and customers in their current role or throughout the course of their career?
Leadership Qualities. Has the CEO consistent personal strengths and attributes that makes he or she an extraordinary leader?
Contribution to the Wider Industry. Is the CEO committed to the development of the pharma industry – be in the form of donating goods, funding, time, market insights business intelligence, new lines of business?
