Winners of the ISPE D/A/CH Awards 2025

A milestone for our community

It was with great pleasure that we look back on the first ISPE D/A/CH Awards ceremony, which took place as part of the 2025/2026 Annual Report. These awards recognize the exceptional commitment, innovation and passion of our members for the pharmaceutical industry.

What have we distinguished?

Emerging Leader

Visionary thinking, leadership potential and dedication within the Emerging Leaders Group.

For young professionals and students who are actively involved in the ISPE D/A/CH in order to shape the future of the industry.

Award initiated by ISPE D/A/CH Emerging Leaders and Students

Student award

Awards for outstanding scientific work by students in the D/A/CH region.

Award for outstanding academic work.

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Excellence in equal opportunities and diversity

Recognizes companies that are particularly committed to systemic change.

Award for a company that has not only promoted a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion, but has also actively driven systemic change in the industry.

Award initiated by ISPE D/A/CH Women in Pharma

Pioneering Leadership

Special passion and commitment to equal opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry.

This award honors personalities who make and live sustainable contributions and visionary leadership to improve equal opportunities.

Award initiated by ISPE D/A/CH Women in Pharma

Community of practice of the year

Innovation, knowledge transfer and sustainable improvement of the industry.

Our volunteers within the working groups make an important contribution to improving everyone's quality of life on a daily basis. This is what sets us apart.

Best publication

Award for the best publication by one or more ISPE D/A/CH members in professional journals.

Scientifically sound work is the core of our activities. This award honors the best article or publication involving members of the ISPE D/A/CH.

Community Impact

Visionary thinking, leadership potential and commitment to ISPE and the pharmaceutical industry.

Active involvement in the ISPE D/A/CH is the heart of our organization. With this award, we honor personalities who, through their commitment, not only advance the ISPE D/A/CH, but the entire pharmaceutical industry.

ISPE D/A/CH Lifetime achievement

Exceptional performance and dedication to the development of ISPE and the pharmaceutical industry in D/A/CH.

This award recognizes the exceptional contributions and longstanding commitment to the ISPE D/A/CH Affiliate throughout a member's career.

The Awards Team

Special thanks go to the outstanding awards team:
Sebastian Hilmes, Hilal Yamaner and Robert Kibele have accompanied the vision of the awards from idea to implementation with enormous commitment, creativity and organizational talent. They not only helped to develop the structure and categories, but also put their heart and soul into the communication, coordination with the jury and the festive presentation. Without their commitment, this premiere would not have been possible.

Sebastian Hilmes, Process Engineer,

Pixon Engineering GmbH

Hilal Yamaner, Qualification Engineer,

Roche (via GiGroup)

Robert Kibele, Head of Product Management,

Körber Pharma Inspection

The award winners

We would also like to thank the jury, who selected the award winners with great care and expertise. The selection was not easy – because our community is rich in inspiring personalities and projects.

Emerging Leader Award: Robin Schiemer
For his many years of commitment, the founding of several student chapters and his role as a bridge builder between students and industry.
Pioneering Leadership Award: Zen-Zen Yen
For their strategic contribution to the visibility and growth of ISPE D/A/CH and the promotion of young talent.
Best publication: CoP Aseptic Processing
For the article “Reevaluating Transfer of RTU Containers into Grade A”, which attracted considerable international attention.
Community Impact Award: Manuela Ghebreyesus
For her tireless work in the field of women in pharma, marketing and community building.
Lifetime achievement award: Hartmut Hensel
For over 20 years of commitment, the co-founding of GAMP D/A/CH and his formative contributions to pharmaceutical quality assurance.
Working Group of the Year: CoP Project Management
For its extensive range of events, practical formats and its contribution to networking in the industry.

These awards are not only a recognition of individual achievements, but also a symbol of the strength, diversity and innovative power of our community. We look forward to many more inspiring contributions and to shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry together.