Manager of the Year 2026

SUBMISSION FORM

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01 | NOMINEE INFORMATION

Nominated By*

Name of the person submitting this nomination

First Last

Job Title*

Company Name*

Manager Name*

Full name of the nominated manager

First Last

Store Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City County Eircode

Store/Department*

The store or department the manager leads

Work Phone*

Mobile Phone*

Email Address*

Years with company*

Direct Reports*

Total number of employees reporting to this manager

Has this manager been promoted during their time with the company?*

Yes

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 are the unique skills an excellent store manager has? Give examples of yours.*

Describe the qualities and behaviours you believe are essential in a high-performing store manager — and how you demonstrate them yourself.

Q2. What single decision did you make that had the biggest revenue growth in the last 12 months?*

Describe the decision you made, why you made it, and the measurable impact it had on your store's performance.

Q3. How do you set and maintain high visual merchandising standards in your store?*

Share the initiatives or approaches you’ve introduced that have had the biggest positive impact on trading performance.

Q4. How do you bring out the best in your team?*

Explain how you motivate, develop, and support your team to consistently deliver outstanding results.

Q5. Describe a customer initiative you led and why it was successful?*

Describe a specific initiative you implemented to improve the customer experience and explain the tangible results it delivered.

Q6. I deserve this award because...*

Make your case. What sets you apart, and what achievement are you most proud of from this past year?