SHELFLIFE GROCERY MANAGEMENT AWARDS 2026 HONOUR THE GROCERY RETAIL INDUSTRY’S FINEST MANAGERS AND MORE

National Grocery Retail Manager of the Year 2025

Owen Clifford, head of Retail Sector, Bank of Ireland, and John McDonald, Publisher of ShelfLife.ie present the Supreme Champion – The National Grocery Manager of the Year Award to Aidan Doyle, Pettitt’s’ SuperValu, Bray, Co. Wicklow, at the ShelfLife Grocery Management Awards 2025.

Ireland’s grocery retail industry will once again come together at Dublin’s Royal Marine Hotel on 13th May for the 2026 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 2026.

Could 2026 be your year?

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

At the 2025 awards, Aidan Doyle, Pettitt’s’ SuperValu, Bray, Co. Wicklow was recognised for his dedication and passion for the retail industry. Who will take home the top honour in 2026 ? 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, 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, Tanaiste and Leader of Fine Gael.