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.