Buckley’s Centra Store Of The Year finalist
Buckley’s Centra in Mullingar represented Westmeath as a finalist in the ‘Store of the Year’ category at the Pride of Centra Awards, held last Wednesday at Dublin’s Royal Convention Centre.
Buckley’s Centra were among the 20 finalists selected from some 490 Centra shops across Ireland.
Sponsored by Three, the ‘Store of the Year’ award finalists were evaluated through audits focusing on product range and quality, customer service, store presentation and innovation, fresh food offerings, hygiene standards, and sustainability.
The overall 2024 Store of the Year Award went to Garvey’s Centra, Newcastlewest. Other winners included Jordan’s Centra, Caragh Village in the Convenience category, and Cosgrove’s Centra, Maugheraboy in the Neighbourhood category.
Luke Hanlon, MD of Centra, said: “As Ireland’s leading convenience retailer, with a dedicated team of approximately 12,000 employees at 490 stores, we are proud to celebrate the individuals and teams who bring Centra to life, every day in every community.
“These are the people who embody our values and play a crucial role in telling our story, ensuring that each Centra store feels like a vital part of the town it serves.
“Buckley’s Centra stands out for its commitment to quality and community, and its nomination for Store of the Year is a testament to the exceptional service they bring to their customers every day.”
Full list of national award winners:
People Award Winners
• Rising Star – Erin Williams, Wright’s Centra UCD
• Length of Service – Liz Field, Cruise’s Centra Clondalkin
• Employee of the Year – Joanne Clancy, Mangan’s Centra Edenderry
• Management Team Member – Bernadette O’Connor, Lee’s Centra Pallas Green
• Store Manager – Greg Kuderski, Herlihy’s Centra Grand Parade
Food Safety Award Winners
• Food Safety Excellence Category 1 – Cahill’s Centra Cloyne
• Food Safety Excellence Category 2 – Flynn’s Centra Riverstick
• Food Safety Most Improved Category 1 – Doherty’s Centra Muff
• Food Safety Most Improved Category 2 – Clifford’s Centra Shandon Street
• Outstanding Dedication to Food Safety – Corcoran’s Centra Rushbrooke
Excellence Award Winners
• Deli of the Year – Lee’s Centra Limerick Road
• Bakery of the Year – Collins Centra Drimoleague
• Moo’d Counter of the Year – Tiernan’s Centra Blackrock Co. Louth
• Off Licence Hi-Convenience – O’Connor’s Centra Enniskerry
• Off Licence Convenience – Reidy’s Centra Foynes
• Off Licence Neighbourhood – Dunne’s Centra Stamullen
• Off Licence Overall – Dunne’s Centra Stamullen
• Local Activation Award – Brosnan’s Centra Schull
Store of the Year Winners
• Store of the Year Overall – Garvey’s Centra Newcastle West
• Store of the Year Hi-Convenience – Garvey’s Centra Newcastle West
• Store of the Year Convenience – Jordan’s Centra Caragh Village
• Store of the Year Neighbourhood – Cosgrove’s Centra Maugheraboy