SHELFLIFE GROCERY MANAGEMENT

AWARDS 2025

National Grocery Retail Manager of the Year 2024

Owen Clifford, head of Retail Sector, Bank of Ireland, presents the Supreme Champion – The National Grocery Manager of the Year Award to Michael Walsh of Scally’s SuperValu, Clonakilty, Cork, at the ShelfLife Grocery Management Awards 2024

Ireland’s grocery retail industry will once again come together at Dublin’s Royal Marine Hotel on 14th May for the 2025 ShelfLife Grocery Management Awards, celebrating individual excellence in grocery retail management.

With an anticipated attendance of 360 industry professionals, the prestigious event will see 20 awards presented, recognising the outstanding contributions of managers across various departments in local convenience stores and supermarkets. The evening will culminate in the crowning of the ShelfLife National Grocery Retail Manager of the Year 2025.

Could 2025 be your year?

Led by MC Shay Byrne of RTÉ Radio One, the independently judged awards ceremony is proudly supported by platinum sponsor Bank of Ireland, in association with Excel Recruitment.

At the 2024 awards, Michael Walsh – Scally’s SuperValu, Clonakilty, Cork was named National Grocery Retail Manager of the Year, recognised for his dedication and passion for the retail industry. Who will take home the top honor in 2025? Join us to find out!

“Bank of Ireland are delighted to once again be lead sponsor of the Grocery management awards.  These awards showcase the excellent standards and service delivered by the Irish grocery sector.  They also celebrate the significant contribution made by personnel within the sector to their local communities nationwide.  Personally, it remains a privilege to support & recognise all that’s great about the internationally renowned Irish grocery sector“

— Owen Clifford, Head of Retail Convenience, Bank of Ireland

I want you to know when we thank the frontline heroes, that includes the people working in grocery, that includes the people working in our petrol stations, in our convenience stores, in our supermarkets. The people who got up every morning and looked after us. Thank you so much for all you have done.

— Simon Harris, Tánaiste and Leader of Fine Gael.