Pharma for Society

Prix Galien Greece’s Honorary Awards recognize distinguished personalities that improve the human condition.

About the award

The Pharma for Society Award was established to recognise and honour the contribution of the pharmaceutical industry to the economy, society, and patients.

Past Honorary Award Winners

VIANEX
2025

VIANEX

In 2025, the Pharma for Society Award was presented to VIANEX in recognition of its contribution to healthcare throughout its 100 years of presence in Greece.

Throughout its long-standing presence in Greece, VIANEX has been working for the benefit of patients, leaving a positive footprint on society, the country, and the environment.

The award was presented by Vasso Rafaela Vakouftsi, President of the Hellenic Patients' Association.

Servier Hellas
2023

Servier Hellas

At the Prix Galien Greece 2023, the Pharma For Society award was presented to Servier Hellas for the MyComeback@Work program, held under the auspices of EM.KA.PE.S. (Society for the Study of Digestive System Cancer). The program aims to help patients reintegrate into their professional lives following cancer treatment.

The award was presented by the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Kostis Hatzidakis.

Pfizer Hellas
2023

Pfizer Hellas

In the context of the Pharma for Society Awards, Pfizer Hellas received the Honorary Distinction "Honored Digital Innovation Company" for its Digital Innovation Center in Thessaloniki.

The award was accepted by Nico Gariboldi, Head of the Digital Innovation Center, and presented by the Minister of Health, Thanos Plevris.

Tsetis Pharmaceutical Group
2023

Tsetis Pharmaceutical Group

In the context of the Pharma for Society Awards, the Tsetis Pharmaceutical Group, led by Chairwoman and CEO Ms. Ioulia Tsetis, received the Honorary Distinction "Honored Pharmaceutical Innovation Company" in recognition of its growth and contribution to the Greek economy.

The award was presented by the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Kostis Hatzidakis.

Chiesi Hellas
2021

Chiesi Hellas

Under the Pharma for Society Awards, Chiesi Hellas received the Honorary Distinction "Honored Company" in recognition of its B Corp certification and its commitment to benefiting society and the environment. The award was received by Alex Papadatos, Head of Global Value and Access, Chiesi SpA.

The award was presented by the Deputy Minister for Environmental Protection, Georgios Amyras.

Dr. Torsten Mau
2019

Dr. Torsten Mau

Dr. Torsten Mau, Head of HP Supply & Global Quality, Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH, was recognized for Boehringer Ingelheim's significant investment in the production of innovative medicines in Greece, receiving the Honorary Distinction "Significant Investment for the Production of Innovative Drugs in Greece". The award was presented by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Development, Mr. Stergios Pitsiorlas, and the Head of the Economic Department of the German Embassy, Mr. Michael Dorn.