National Grocery Management Awards 2024
SHELFLIFE GROCERY MANAGEMENT AWARDS 2024 HONOUR THE GROCERY RETAIL INDUSTRY’S FINEST MANAGERS AND MORE
Michael Walsh – Scally’s SuperValu, Clonakilty, Cork was named National Grocery Retail Manager of the Year 2024.
Ireland’s grocery retail industry gathered at Dublin’s Royal Marine Hotel on Thursday, 9 July, for the 2024 ShelfLife Grocery Management Awards, recognising individual management excellence in the sector.
With 360 guests in attendance, 22 awards were presented, honouring the best in the many departments that make up local convenience stores and supermarkets, culminating in the grand prize of ShelfLife National Grocery Retail Manager of the Year.
Led by MC Shay Byrne of RTE Radio One, the prestigious, independently judged awards ceremony is supported by platinum sponsor Bank of Ireland and carried out in association with Excel Recruitment.
Michael Walsh – Scally’s SuperValu, Clonakilty, Cork was named National Grocery Retail Manager of the Year 2024. He was presented the award by Owen Clifford, head of retail convenience at Bank of Ireland, the ShelfLife Grocery Management Awards’ platinum sponsor.
The judges deemed Michael Walsh an outstanding winner on account of the true dedication and passion he has demonstrated for the retail industry.
| Award | Sponsored By | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Hero of the Year | Sponsored by Muller Dairy | SuperValu Tidy Towns |
| Cash & Carry Manager of the Year | Sponsored by Excel Recruitment | Fintan Smyth, Value Centre, Dundalk, Co. Louth |
| Customer Service Manager of the Year | Sponsored by Excel Recruitment | Laura Butler – SuperValu Lucan, Dublin |
| In-Store Café Manager | Sponsored by Alpro | Jurgita Foryj – Maxol M3 Services, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15 |
| Butcher Manager of The Year | Sponsored by ShelfLife | Gerry McDonald – Brodericks Spar, Croom, Co. Limerick |
| Delicatessen/Food to Go Manager – C-Store Large | Sponsored by Bunzl Ireland | Catherine Markham – Mace, Thomas St., Limerick |
| Delicatessen/Food to Go Manager – Forecourt Store Large | Sponsored by Bunzl Ireland | Violeta Anisova – SPAR/Corrib Oil, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo |
| Delicatessen / Food to Go Manager – Supermarket | Sponsored by Bunzl Ireland | Sabrina Traynor – SuperValu Strokestown, Co. Roscommon |
| Off-Licence Manager | Sponsored by Drinks Industry Ireland | Martin Mahony – SuperValu Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 |
| HR Manager | Sponsored by Excel Recruitment | Natalie McGrath – SuperValu Sutton, Dublin |
| Overall Manager – C-Store Small | Sponsored by Salescare / Toshiba | Darren Smyth – Herlihy’s Centra, Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork |
| Overall Manager – C-Store Mid-Size | Sponsored by Salescare / Toshiba | Niall Clarke, Top Oil / Daybreak, Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
| Overall Manager – C-Store Large: 4,000 Sq. Ft. + | Sponsored by Hale Vaping | John Reeves – O’Sullivans Centra, Clarina, Co. Limerick |
| Overall Manager – Forecourt Store Small | Sponsored by Nomadic | Daniel Floody – SPAR Corrib Oil, Portlaoise Co. Laois |
| Overall Manager – Forecourt Store Large | Sponsored by Nomadic | John Meade – SPAR Junction 14 Mayfield, Co. Kildare |
| Overall Manager – Supermarket Small | Sponsored by Bank of Ireland | Greg Kilbane – Donnybrook Fair Stillorgan, Dublin 18 |
| Overall Manager – Supermarket Mid-Size | Sponsored by Glenhaven | Michelle McGrath – SuperValu Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny |
| Overall Manager – Supermarket Large | Sponsored by Glenhaven | Michael Walsh – Scally’s SuperValu, Clonakilty, Cork |
| Retail Team of the Year | Sponsored by Shelton Distributors | Value Centre, Dundalk Co. Louth |
| Brand Marketing Team of The Year | Sponsored by BWG Foods | Tayto Snacks |
| Trading Team of the Year | Sponsored by Shopper Intelligence | Dunnes Stores |
| Supreme Champion – Manager of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Bank of Ireland | Michael Walsh – Scally’s SuperValu, Clonakilty, Cork |