ShelfLife GMAs 2024 honour the grocery retail industry’s finest managers and more
Michael Walsh of Scally's SuperValu, Clonakilty, Cork named National Grocery Retail Manager of the Year 2024
Print10 May 2024
Ireland’s grocery retail industry gathered at Dublin’s Royal Marine Hotel last night, Thursday, 9 May, for the 2024 ShelfLife Grocery Management Awards (GMAs), 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.
John McDonald, publisher, ShelfLife, said: “Congratulations to all of the finalists and winners at this year’s ShelfLife Grocery Management Awards. This national awards scheme has reaffirmed the quality and dedication of retail grocery managers across the country.”
The full list of awards, winners and sponsors:
Hero of the Year 2024 – Sponsored by Muller Dairy
SuperValu Tidy Towns
Cash & Carry Manager 2024 – Sponsored by Excel Recruitment
Fintan Smyth, Value Centre, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Customer Service Manager – 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 Large – Sponsored by Bank of Ireland
Michael Walsh – Scally’s SuperValu, Clonakilty, Cork
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