Rising Star of the Year 2026

SUBMISSION FORM

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01 | NOMINEE INFORMATION

Nominee Name*

First Last

Job Title*

Company Name*

Nominated By*

Name of the person submitting this nomination

First Last

Store Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City County Eircode

Store/Department*

The store or department the nominee works in

Work Phone*

Mobile Phone*

Email Address*

Length of Service*

Enter in Years

Current Role Duration*

Enter in Years

Line Manager*

Name of their direct line manager

First Last

Has this nominee been promoted or taken on additional responsibility during their time with the company?

Yes - Promoted

Yes - Extra Responsibility

02 | NOMINATOR SIGN-OFF

By signing below, the nominator confirms that the information provided in this submission is accurate and that they fully support this nomination.

Name*

First Last

Job Title*

Email*

Signature*

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Date*

03 | SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Your submission comprises two parts — both must be completed and submitted before the deadline. All submissions will be reviewed by an independent judging panel. The top 5 entrants will be shortlisted and invited to interview, with the winner announced at the Elavon Retail Excellence Ireland Awards 2026 on 10th October at the Lyrath Estate Hotel.

Part 1 - Written Questions

Answer all six questions as per the form below. Each response must be between 100 and 200 words.

Part 2 - Video — No longer than 2 minutes

Record a video of yourself or of your store telling your story. Be as creative as you wish — this is your chance to bring your submission to life! Your video must include:
✔ You on screen introducing yourself — the judges need to see the person behind the submission
✔ Your store name and full address clearly stated
✔ A tour of where you work — show the judges your store and introduce your team

VIDEO UPLOAD:

Accepted file types: mp4, Max. file size: 128 MB.

04 | WRITTEN SUBMISSION

Please answer all questions below. Each answer must be between 100 and 200 words. Focus on specific examples and outcomes — the panel is looking for evidence of real impact.

Q1. What does next-level retail look like through your eyes?*

Tell us what excites you about working in retail and the qualities you believe make a rising star stand out from the crowd.

Q2. How have you moved the needle in your store?*

Provide specific examples of how your work has made a measurable difference to sales, operations, or the customer experience.

Q3. Retail isn’t always smooth sailing. Tell us about a moment that tested you.*

Walk us through a difficult situation you encountered in your role — what happened, how you handled it, and what the outcome was.

Q4. Great stars lift others. How do you elevate the people around you?*

Describe how you work with your team and management, including how you seek feedback, share ideas, and contribute to a positive team culture.

Q5. Tell us about a time you turned an ordinary interaction into something memorable. Share a customer moment that defines you.*

Describe a specific moment where you went above and beyond for your Store/Team Member — what you did and the difference it made.

Q6. Make your case: Why are you the Rising Star of the Year 2026?*

Demonstrate progression in your career. Outline what sets you apart from your peers, and what achievement from the past year are you most proud of?