Local Leitrim employee honoured at Centra's National Award Ceremony

PJ O’Donnell of Gibbons Centra in Drumshanbo has received the sought-after ‘Length of Service’ award at the Pride of Centra awards, Centra’s national award ceremony.

Taking place in the Mansion House in Dublin on Wednesday 8th November, Centra’s national award ceremony recognises and celebrates the best of Centra stores, its people and exemplary retail excellence.

The ‘Length of Service’ award recognises employees that have shown true dedication and commitment to their Centra store. PJ O’Donnell has worked in Centra for 36 years and was commended for his essential role and positive impact he makes not only instore but to the local community.

Commenting on the award ceremony, Ian Allen, Managing Director of Centra said: 

“As the leading convenience retailer with approximately 12,000 employees and 496 stores across Ireland, we are delighted to recognise and reward the very best of convenience excellence from our people and stores. 

“Congratulations to PJ O’Donnell of Gibbons Centra in Drumshanbo winning ‘Length of Service’ award; this win is a testament to the exceptional commitment and service he offers on a daily basis”.

The award ceremony presented 18 awards on the night and welcomed 93 finalists. The awards fell into three categories - ‘People’, ‘Excellence’ and ‘Store of the Year’. The ‘People’ category acknowledged staff who demonstrated exceptional passion and enthusiasm for the – such as Length of Service award and Employee of the Year.

The ‘Excellence’ awards shone a light on stores delivering the best of Centra across the in-store categories Deli, Moo’d, Bakery, Off Licence and Local Activations. The ‘Store of the Year’ awards celebrate excellence in convenience retailing and exceptional consumer experience.

Cormac Dawson, Sales Director, Centra, commended finalists in the ‘People’ and ‘Excellence’ category.

“We are proud to recognise and celebrate our people who deliver exceptional service to their local community. These finalists offer the very best in retail excellence and are a testament to their teams hard work and determination in offering a consistently great service to their community on a daily basis.”