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CPHI Celebration

The CPHI Pharma Awards

What to expect

Recognising excellence from the year in pharma

CPHI Celebration includes our annual Pharma Awards ceremony, recognising the teams, individuals and companies whose products and solutions enable purposeful change within our industry.

Recognise & reward your team
Give your team the spotlight it deserves
Celebrate in style
Join all the finalists at the CPHI Celebration to honour industry excellence
Stand out as a leader
Elevate your brand and be recognised by industry experts
Earn the CPHI Seal of Excellence
Build trust and impress clients with our CPHI Pharma Award Winner’s logo
Entry guide
Download our free entry guide for a smoother decision process
Submission process
How to enter
The Pharma Awards are open to all pharma organisations attending or exhibiting at CPHI Frankfurt.
1. Choose your category

Choose which category (or categories) you wish to apply for. You may submit more than one entry.

2. Complete the online form

Complete the online entry form answering all questions, explaining why you or your company should be considered a winner this year. Please refer to the category criteria for guidance. 

3. Upload documents to support entry

Upload supporting evidence, images and your company logo via the entry form. Incomplete submissions will be disregarded.

4. Submit your entry

Submit your entry by 16 May 2025.

2025 Categories:

Category 

Accelerating Innovation

This category celebrates advancements in technologies, products, processes, and services designed to mitigate the effects of global healthcare emergencies on individuals, patients, healthcare professionals, and communities. It recognises innovations such as drug and device development, rapid response initiatives, medical equipment, and the introduction of services, solutions, and resources aimed at addressing the impact of past and potential healthcare crises.

Category

API Development and Innovation

This category celebrates innovation in technologies, products, processes, and services related to the development and manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients. It encompasses but is not limited to, advancements in synthesis, characterisation, scale-up, software and database development, and bulk manufacturing. 

Category 

Finished Formulation

This category celebrates innovation in technologies, products, processes, and services related to the formulation of drug products. It includes but is not limited to, advancements in excipients, finished dosage forms, OTC products, novel software and digitalisation, process development, overcoming formulation challenges, bioavailability enhancement, drug targeting, controlled release, and stabilisation technologies.

Category

Manufacturing Excellence

This category celebrates innovation in technologies, processes, and services for the manufacture of solid, semi-solid, parenteral, inhalation, or other dosage forms. It includes but is not limited to, advancements in equipment, manufacturing approaches, digitalisation, manufacturing processes, facilities, tech transfer, and process controls. We welcome entries from both small and large molecule manufacturing. 

Category

Drug Delivery & Device Innovation

This category celebrates innovation in technologies, products, solutions, processes, and services related to drug delivery, routes of administration, and device innovation. It includes but is not limited to, advancements in inhalers, auto-injectors, pre-filled syringes, patches, combination products, intelligent packaging, and connected devices.

Category

Packaging & Machinery

This category celebrates innovation in technologies, products, processes, equipment, and services for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions, as well as the packaging and assembly of finished drug products. It includes but is not limited to, advancements in vials, ampules, blister packs, cartons, containers, tamper-proof packaging, labeling systems, track and trace technologies, anti-counterfeiting measures, and solutions that prioritise patient centricity and adherence.

Category

Supply Chain Excellence

This category celebrates innovation in technologies, products, processes, and services that ensure the safe handling, security, and tracking of drug substances, raw materials, and finished drug products. It includes but is not limited to, advancements in supply chain optimisation, audits, temperature-controlled logistics, transport services, shipping and storage, anti-counterfeiting measures, inventory management, demand forecasting, and distribution channels.

Category

Sustainability

This category recognises innovation in sustainable manufacturing, production, or development within the pharmaceutical industry. It includes but is not limited to, innovative approaches to reducing environmental impact, waste, and carbon emissions; energy and utility-saving solutions; sustainable and collaborative product development; plastic reduction; improved recyclability and lifecycle management; the implementation of circular economy initiatives; innovative use of materials; safeguarding workers; and programs or initiatives aimed at improving diversity and inclusion.

Category

Regulatory and Compliance

This category recognizes innovation in technologies, products, processes, and services that support and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, mandates, and guidelines. Entries may include, but are not limited to, consulting services, industry consortia and collaborative initiatives, reference standards, educational programs, case studies, as well as cutting-edge technologies, platforms, and equipment designed to streamline regulatory adherence.

Category

CEO of the Year

This award recognises outstanding leadership within the pharma industry. We invite C-Suite executives from SMEs, large pharma/biopharma companies, and service providers to apply. The jury will be looking for examples of exceptional leadership, which may include achievements in areas such as financial performance, product success, global reach, leadership skills, management capability, charitable initiatives, sustainability, regulatory compliance, profitability, vision, marketing, acquisitions, corporate strategy, and financing.

Category

Start-up Initiative

This category recognises Start-Ups and SMEs that are driving value and innovation across the pharma value chain. We are seeking entries that showcase a clear promise of innovation, growth, or sustainable development in the pharmaceutical industry. Understanding that Start-Ups may be at various stages of development, we welcome entries across proof of concept, prototype, or commercialized stages.

Category

At the Heart of Pharma

This award celebrates companies, individuals, and initiatives that prioritise philanthropic, ethical, and community-driven efforts. We welcome entries that focus on patient engagement and centricity, promote corporate social responsibility, and improve healthcare accessibility or equity.

Category

Woman of the Year
This award honors women leaders in the pharmaceutical industry who inspire and uplift their colleagues and peers. It celebrates those committed to supporting diversity and inclusion while advocating for progression and positive change within the pharma sector.

Category

Future Leader

Each generation brings a new perspective, and this award recognises the rising stars who are shaping the future of pharma with fresh approaches. We invite applications from candidates with at least five years of experience within a pharma, biopharma company, academic institution, or research setting. Entrants must be no older than 35 by the time of the Awards ceremony on 28th October 2025.

Entry guidelines

All applications for the CPHI Pharma Awards must be submitted through our online entry system. Explore our entry guide for further advice on how to make your submission stand out to our judges.

CPHI Pharma Awards Judging Panel
The CPHI Pharma Awards prides itself on its judging panel. These independent industry experts from around the world have been specially chosen for their knowledge, credentials and objectivity.
Anne Dhulesia
Partner
L.E.K. Consulting
Anil Kane
Global Head of Technical & Scientific Affairs
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Anita Vasilevska
Technical Marketing Manager
IMCD Group
Bikash Chatterjee
President & CSO
Pharmatech
Dan Stanton
Editorial Director
Bioprocess International
Dave Malenfant
Supply Chain Expert and Founder
MDM Consulting
Demetria Johnson
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Talent Expert
Independent Consultant
Edward Cupler
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
Edgar Pogna
Director
L.E.K. Consulting GmbH
Enric Bosch Rado
Third party manager Chemical/API
Boeringer Ingelheim España S.A
Harsh Chauhan
Director
Alltrna
Musaed Alkholief
Professor and Advisor
King Saud University
Michael Nieuwesteeg
Managing Director
NVC Packaging Centre
Mihaela Militaru
Senior Director, Patient Insights and Advocacy, Oncology
Merck KGaA
Orlaith Ryan
CTO/Co-Founder
Shorla Oncology
Dr Pascale Gauthier
Pharmacist, PhD, Charge of Courses Lecturer
Auvergne University
Dr.Phillip Broadwith
Business Editor
Chemistry World
Dr Robert Brooks
BioPhorum Supply Resilience Phorum Director
BioPhorum
Pushpa Vijayaraghavan
Director & Practice Lead - Healthcare
Sathguru Management Consultants
Sanobar Syed
Associate Director- Market Insights and Strategy
BeiGene
Soroosh Begheriasl
Drug Delivery Phorum Director
BioPhorum
Sudarshan Jain
Secretary General
Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance
Thomas Kern
Managing Director
ISP Healthcare
Verena Ahnert
Partner
L.E.K. Consulting GmbH
Wayne Weiner
President
Pharmatech Solutions LLC
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