Winners of the 2017 National Grocery Management Awards
The 2017 awards were presented at a Gala Dinner ceremony in Dublin.
2017 National Grocery Manager of the Year: Glenn Myers, MOPI Supervalu, Greystones
Award presented by Owen Clifford, Bank of Ireland

In-store Bakery Manager of the Year:Gareth Lougheed, MOPI Supervalu, Swords, Wexford
Award presented (left) by sponsor Gavin King, Commercial Manager, Odlums

Fruit & Vegetable Manager of the Year:Jurgita Mirauskiene, Nallys Supervalu,
Trim
Award presented by (left) Michael Kennedy , Director K+K Produce

Customer Service Manager of the Year: Niamh Newman, Dunnes Stores, The Mill,
Dublin
Award presented by (left) Katie Consenheim-Training and Development Coordinator, Future Proof Training to Mark Glynn on behalf of Niamh

Supermarket Delicatessen/Food to Go Manager: Glen Geraghty, MOPI Supervalu,
Sundrive Road, Dublin
Award presented by (left) Paul Shiels, Sales Manager, Reach Retail Services

C-store Delicatessen/Food to Go Manager: Carol Ahearne, Applegreen, Moangarrif,
Clonmel
Award presented by Paul Shiels, Reach Retail Services

Off-Licence Manager:Peter Hamilton, Pettitt’s SuperValu, Wexford
Award presented by (left) Brian Rigney, National of-trade and wholesale manager, Dalcassion Wines and Spirits

Best Protein & Provisions Manager:Dean Byrne, MOPI SuperValu, Blanchardstown,
Dublin 15
Award presented by (left) Irene Collins MD, EIQA

Cash & Carry Manager: Jim Bourke, Musgrave Marketplace, Clare St, Limerick
Award presented by Mark Morgan, Client Manager, ShelfLife magazine

Brand Marketing Team of the Year: Heineken
Award presented by (left)John Moane, Musgrave Marketplace to Elaine Kelleghan, Lauren West, Sabrina O’Leary, Christine Bourke

Brand Sales Team: John Player
Award presented by (left) Martin Slattery, Musgrave Marketplace to Aiden Glennon and Mark Feely

Small C-Store Manager of the Year:Brendan Bernes, SPAR Riverside, Mulhuddart,
Dublin
Award presented by (left) Kathrina Bentley, Marketing & Communications Manager, FMI

Medium C-Store Manager of the Year:Mandy McGuire, Gala Mounthawk, Tralee, Co Kerry
Award presented by (left) Aidan Tyrell, National Sales Manager, FMI

Large C-Store Manager of the Year: Declan Prunty, Brett’s Centra, Kildare Town,
Co Kildare
Award presented by Pearl Clarke, MD, PostPoint

Small Forecourt Manager of the Year:Paddy O’Hanlon, Maxol/Mace, Dublin Rd, Co Louth
Award presented by (left) Mark Hargadon Head of Sales, Seattle’s Best TO Paddy O’Hanlon and Alex Banahan of BWG

Large Forecourt Manager: Gintare Goldienyete, Topaz City Avenue, Citywest
Award presented by (left) Mark Hargadon Head of Sales, Seattle’s Best

Small Supermarket Manager of the Year: Glenn Myers, MOPI SuperValu, Greystones,
Co Wicklow
Award presented by Owen Clifford, Bank or Ireland and Gillian Hamill, ShelfLife
Medium Supermarket Manager of the Year:Geoff Barry, Kane McCartney Supervalu,
Talbot St, Dublin 1
Award presented by Owen Clifford, Bank or Ireland and Gillian Hamill, ShelfLife

Large Supermarket Manager of the Year:Wayne Hunt, Smith’s Supervalu, Kinsale,
Co Cork
Award presented by Owen Clifford, Bank or Ireland and Gillian Hamill, ShelfLife to Michael Smyth, Dwayne Hunt, Carol O’Callaghan and Jacinta Smith

Superstore Manager of the Year: Joe Thompson, Tesco Clarehall, Dublin
Award presented by Bank of Ireland
Best Team Performance:Tarpey’s Supervalu, Lakeland Retail Park, Cavan
Award presented by Nikki Murran, Excel Recruitment

Joint Business Planning Award:Eurospar
Award presented by Ian Mulvaney, ShelfLife to Des Smyth Eurospar

