Limerick woman named Graduate of the Year at national awards


Musgrave bestowed the award at its annual Early Careers Summit
MUSGRAVE recently named Bruff native Mary Nealon as the winner of the prestigious Graduate of the Year award at its annual Early Careers Summit.
Ms Nealon, a retail operations graduate, said, “Winning the Graduate of the Year award is a testament to the incredible journey I've had with Musgrave. The support and mentorship I've received from start to finish has been invaluable, and I am excited to continue contributing to the company’s success”.
Siobháin Scanlon, early careers manager at Musgrave, said, “We’re proud of all the nominees and winners of our first-ever Early Careers Awards. Their dedication, innovation, and commitment to our values exemplify the high standards we strive for at Musgrave. Congratulations to Mary Nealon on her well-deserved award.”
The Early Careers Summit is designed to celebrate and support early career professionals, providing a platform for young talent from the Musgrave Graduate Programme, intern programme, and other roles across the business to connect with senior leaders, share insights, and showcase research projects.
Other winners include Seán Cassidy, Best Business Impact; Sam Kane, Best Team Impact; Kate McCarthy, Rising Star; and Jamie Caffrey, Early Careers Manager of the Year.
The Musgrave Graduate Programme, run by the food retail, wholesale, and foodservice company, is an award-winning initiative offering a structured transition from college to the workplace.
The Musgrave 2025 Graduate Programme opens in autumn 2024 and interested applicants can register their interest via www.musgraveearlycareers.com.