ShelfLife GRAM Awards announced

The ShelfLife Grocery Retail Awards in Management were announced at a Gala Dinner in Dublin on May 31^st.

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