2016 Winners Announced
The 2016 National Grocert Management Awards were presented on 26 May at a Gala Dinner in the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire.
The winners: (photos to follow):
Bakery Department Manager 2016
Declan Dempsey, Pettitt’s SuperValu, St. Aidans Shopping Centre, Wexford
Fruit and Vegetable Department Manager 2016
Mariusz Zarzeczny, Smith’s SuperValu, Kinsale, Co. Cork
Customer Service Manager 2016
Maria Irwin, Spar Express/Texaco, Junction 14, Mayfield, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare
Supermarket Deli Manager of the Year
Erica Gavigan, SuperValu Swords Pavilions, The Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords, Co. Dublin
Convenience Store Deli Manager of the Year
Gwen Culbert, Mulrooney’s Gala, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary
Off-Licence Manager 2016
Remi Ciutys, SuperValu Swords Pavilions, The Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords, Co. Dublin
Protein and Provisions Manager 2016
Kevin O’Connell, Smiths SuperValu, Kinsale, Co. Cork
Cash and Carry Manager of the Year 2016
Brian Jacob, Musgrave MarketPlace, Musgrave Business Park, Kilbarry Road, Waterford
Field Marketing Team 2016
Coca-Cola
Outstanding Supplier: Brand Sales Team 2016
JTI
Outstanding Supplier: Brand Merchandising Team
Diageo
Small Convenience Manager of the Year Award 2016
Brian Dorgan, Herlihy’s Centra, McHugh House, Grand Parade, Cork
Large Convenience Store Manager of the Year 2016
Elaine Kirwan, Lee’s Centra/Topaz, Limerick Road, Charleville, Co. Cork
Small Forecourt Manager of the Year 2016
Ashley Folder, Applegreen Lemybrien, N25, Co. Waterford
Large Forecourt Manager of the Year 2016
Gavin Moran, Spar Texaco Junction 14, Mayfield, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare
Small Supermarket Manager of the Year 2016
Catherine Brougham, SuperValu Rathborne, Rathborne Village, Dublin 15
Mid-size Supermarket Manager of the Year 2016
Kevin O’Connor, SuperValu, Garvey’s SuperValu, Holyground, Dingle, Co. Kerry
Large Supermarket Manager of the Year 2016
Mark Glynn, Dunnes Stores, Beacon South Quarter, Dunnes Stores, Sandyford, Dublin
Superstore Manager of the Year 2016
Margaret Crean, Tesco Wilton Shopping Centre, Cork
Best Team Performance 2016
SuperValu Blackrock, Blackrock Shopping Centre, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Supreme Champion 2016: National Grocery Retail Manager of the Year
Gavin Moran, Spar Texaco, Junction 14, Mayfield, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare.