The ShelfLife Grocery Retail Awards in Management were announced at a Gala Dinner in Dublin on May 31st.
The GRAM awards programme recognises exceptional store managers who generate sales growth, provide first-class customer service and are an integral part of their local communities.
The winners were selected in 17 different categories and CBE were delighted to once again support the awards and honour the hard work and commitment of retail managers from across the country.
The staff at CBE would like to congratulate all off the nominees and the winners. The full list of winners is:
People’s Choice Award 2012
Liam Ryan, SuperValu Glanmire
News Department Manager 2012
Natasha Hughes – Eurospar Kildare Town
Customer Service Manager 2012
Jackie Hughes, Pettitt’s SuperValu, Wexford
In-Store Bakery Manager 2012
John King, Superquinn, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Protein & Provisions Manager 2012
David O'Neill, Superquinn, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Fruit & Veg Manager 2012
John O'Keeffe, Hurley’s SuperValu, Midleton, Co. Cork
Best Team Performance 2012
Scallys Supervalu Clonakilty, Co. Cork
Delicatessen/Food to Go Manager 2012
Marion McGarrigle, Tobins Topaz/SPAR, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Cash & Carry Manager 2012
Brian Staunton, Musgrave Marketplace Ballymun
Off-Licence Manager 2012
Mary Quinlan, Moriarty’s SuperValu, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
Forecourt Manager 2012
Noel Darcy, Topaz Cashel, Co. Tipperary
Multiple Manager Supermarket (10.000 sq ft +)
Paddy O’Neill, Superquinn Knocklyon
Multiple Manager Convenience Store (up to 10.000 sq ft)
Derek McCloskey, Superquinn Rathgar
Symbol Group Manager (large store)
Tom Higgins, SuperValu, Glanmire, Cork
Symbol Group Manager (medium store)
Claire Fahy, Casey’s Centra, Wellpark, Galway
Symbol Group Manager (small store)
Patrick Farrell, SPAR Express, Cloghan, Co. Offaly
2012 National Retail Manager of the Year
Paddy O’Neill, Superquinn Knocklyon