Bridget and Tommy Hickson attend awards to represent SuperValu Tullow as a finalist

The annual Edward Dillon & Santa Rita Estates SuperValu Off Licence of the Year Awards took place last week.

The event was held at The Ormonde Hotel in Kilkenny on Thursday 23rd November.

While they didn’t win one of the top awards on the night, Bridget and Tommy Hickson were at the awards ceremony to represent SuperValu Tullow as a finalist.  

Speaking at the event, Andy O'Hara, CEO Edward Dillon and Trish Feely of Santa Rita Estates, said: “It’s always a pleasure for me to present these SuperValu stores with their awards. As always, it was a hard fought battle and I offer my congratulations not only to the four winning stores, but to each of the finalist stores. The dedication and hard work of the teams in every store is second to none.” 

The finalist stores were marked on a range of criteria including overall appearance, innovation and customer service.  

The winners of this year's SuperValu Off Licence of the Year Award will enjoy an exclusive trip, starting with a night in Paris before visiting the home of Moët & Chandon in Epernay and the home of Hennessy in Cognac.

SuperValu Dingle, in County Kerry were announced as the overall winner for 2023.

Meanwhile SuperValu Midleton, Cork were awarded for Large Store of the Year,  SuperValu Ballisodare, Sligo for Medium Store of the Year, and SuperValu Corbally, Limerick fot Small Store of the Year.