The Tony de Sousa Award for Pharmacovigilance Excellence

About the Award

The Tony de Sousa Award for Pharmacovigilance Excellence has been created by ELIQUENT Life Sciences in memory of Tony de Sousa, whose passing left a lasting impact.

While Tony was a respected leader in pharmacovigilance, he was equally admired for the person he was. His authenticity, people-first mindset, and deep commitment to supporting those around him left a lasting impression on those who had the privilege of working with him.

We invite you to learn more about the Tony de Sousa Award for Pharmacovigilance Excellence and submit your nomination using the Nomination Form at the bottom of the page.

What the Award Stand for

8 values that defined Tony:​

Authentically Human Leadership​

Leads as a real person, not a title. Builds trust through honesty, humour and showing up as themselves.​

People-First Mindset​

Genuinely cares about the team as people. Invests in their growth and celebrates their wins.​

Courage to Challenge the Status Quo​

Speaks up and isn’t afraid to question norms when it leads to better outcomes.​

Excellence with Heart​

Holds high standards while never losing sight of the people behind the work.​

Unwavering Integrity​

Does the right thing even when it’s inconvenient, unpopular, or unnoticed.​

Leads with Humour and Humanity​

Brings energy and warmth that makes even tough environments more human.​

Loyalty and Advocacy​

Stands up for their team and peers. Has their back, especially when it matters most.​

Deep Commitment to What Matters Most​

Keeps perspective. Success at work never outweighs family and personal life.​

The Award Roadmap

Key milestones include:

Nominations Open

Board​ Shortlist​

Winner​ Announced​

The Board

The nomination board is made up of people who knew Tony personally — alongside independent voices.​

FOUNDING COLLABORATORS​

Sheila Estela & Tara Brolly​ – Both knew Tony personally.

Sheila Estela

Tara Brolly

TONY’S FAMILY​

Two family member​s – Tony’s family representative.

INDEPENDENT JUDGES​

Two judges – No connection to ELIQUENT — bringing a mix of technical and people-focused perspectives.​

ELIQUENT Facilitator​

Emma Brookes – Facilitates the board process and brings ELIQUENT’s perspective — does not hold a casting vote. 

Emma Brookes

 

Submit your Nomination

The Tony de Sousa Award recognises individuals in the Pharmacovigilance industry who embody the qualities that Tony brought to our profession every day.

Through this award, we celebrate and honour those who continue to inspire others in the same way Tony did.

We invite you to submit your nomination using the link below.

Nomination Form

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