National recognition for pharmacists on Australia Day

The PSA congratulates Emeritus Professor Colin Burton Chapman and Dipak Sanghvi of Victoria on being appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) as part of the 2026 Australia Day Honours.

Emeritus Prof Colin Chapman has been recognised with the AM for significant service to pharmacy and pharmaceutical science research, education and practice.

Mr Sanghvi was recognised with the AM for significant service to community health through governance and board roles.

The PSA also extended its congratulations to Rhys Hollington London, Bruce Vincent Townsend, and Maurice Alan Renshaw on being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).

Mr Hollington London has been recognised with the OAM for service to the community of Wynyard, Tasmania.

Mr Townsend was recognised with the OAM for service to the community of Raymond Terrace, NSW.

Mr Renshaw, also from NSW, was recognised with the OAM for service to the pharmaceutical industry. 

The PSA National President Professor Mark Naunton MPS acknowledged the high honour of this recognition and thanked the recipients for their previous and ongoing contributions to the pharmacy profession.

‘It is evident that pharmacists play a vital role in their communities and the healthcare system. To have multiple pharmacists recognised on the prestigious Australia Day Honours List is a phenomenal outcome,’ Prof Naunton said.

‘On behalf of PSA and the pharmacy profession, I would like to extend my congratulations to Emeritus Prof Chapman, Mr Sanghvi, Mr Hollington London, Mr Vincent and Mr Renshaw on their well-deserved recognition.’