Winners and Runners Up
Charity retail teams give their time, dedication and enthusiasm freely to support their stores and causes and we are delighted to recognise their work. Every volunteer and staff member nominated is a winner in their colleagues’ and customers’ eyes and we send our warmest congratulations to all who were longlisted.
We are very grateful to our 2023 judges: Kathleen Cawley of Volunteer Ireland; Katie Hore of Through the Window Visual Merchandising; Fionnuala Jones, Digital Creator, and Miriam Simon, Retail Consultant.
Martin Kenny Volunteer of the Year
This award is presented in memory of the late Martin Kenny who was Head of Retail at the National Council for the Blind Ireland. Martin was a founder member of Charity Retail Ireland (then the ICSA) and was also its first Chairperson.
It is presented to a volunteer who has shown exceptional commitment, performance and team spirit, and who has made a measurable difference to their shop.
Winner: John Jordan – Oxfam Wexford
Runners up: Roza Santos, Oxfam Portadown; Patricia Riordan, SVP Claremorris; Kevin Noctor, Barnardos Carlow; Lorraine Barry, Barnardos Cork.
Shop Manager of the Year
This award is presented to a shop manager who has shown exceptional leadership and commitment to their charity, to the shop that they manage and to their donors, customers, staff and volunteers.
Winner: Dorothy McGee – Oxfam Mullingar
Runners up: Mairead Mannion, Haven Horizons Ennis; Lilian O’Connor, Barnardos Cork; Marian Carter, Vincent’s Birr; Ramot Akinyemi, Vincent’s Balbriggan
Shop Team of the Year
This award is presented to the charity retail team who has shown exceptional commitment to each other and to their cause, creating a positive environment for staff and customers and achieving great results for shop.
Winner: Gateway to Education, Limerick
Runners up: Deja Vu Bagnelstown; Vincent’s Tobercurry; Vincent’s Arklow; Oxfam Malahide
Shop Window of the Year
Awarded to the most creative and impactful shop window.
Haven Horizons, Ennis
Runners up: Deja Vu, Bagnelstown; Vincent’s Kenmare; Barnardos Wexford
Online Presence of the Year
This award is presented to the shop who kept in touch and engaged with their customers creatively and effectively online, whether via social media, sales platforms or a website.
Winner: Barnados Bridal Rooms
Runners up: Vincent’s Balbriggan; Oxfam Malahide
Our 2023 winners receiving their awards
Shop Window of the Year Award 2023 winner and runners up
