Acknowledged for redefining corporate social responsibility last year, Uniphar Medtech secured the Corporate Social Responsibility Programme of the Year award at the Pharma Industry Awards 2025, honoured for its Local Competitive Advantage initiative that transforms local inclusion into a future-focused talent pipeline.

The programme creates lasting impact for both community and company by establishing genuine partnerships with local schools that open real educational and employment pathways. Rooted in research and employee innovation, the initiative demonstrates how strategic social investment can address talent needs whilst delivering meaningful community outcomes.

Judges praised the programme's strategic vision and tangible outcomes.

"Uniphar Medtech's Local Competitive Advantage initiative redefines what meaningful corporate social responsibility looks like. By transforming local inclusion into a future-focused talent pipeline, the program creates lasting impact both for the community and the company. Rooted in research, employee innovation, and genuine partnership with local schools, it opens real educational and employment pathways, proving that social value and business growth can thrive side by side," the judging panel said.

Uniphar Medtech's achievement reflects the evolving standards within the Pharma Industry Awards, where winners are increasingly distinguished by initiatives that align social responsibility with strategic business objectives. The company's success illustrates how purposeful CSR programmes can address skills gaps, strengthen community relationships, and create shared value across stakeholders.

With momentum from 2025's winners, attention now turns to the next awards cycle. Who will rise to continue shaping Ireland's pharmaceutical landscape and set the next benchmark for corporate social responsibility that delivers measurable community and business impact this 2026?

The Pharma Industry Awards continues to bring together senior executives, innovators, and key decision-makers to honour transformative achievements across the life sciences sector.

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