United Hardware Host ‘United in Excellence Awards’ 2022 recognising exceptional standards in sector
Hardware and builders merchant stores from the around the country have been honoured for achieving exceptional standards in retailing at the third ever United in Excellence Awards ceremony, hosted by comedian Mario Rosenstock at the Slieve Russell Hotel, Golf and Country Club in Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan.
EEC Homevalue Balbriggan won the overall and highly coveted award, ‘United in Excellence Store of The Year 2022’, beating competition from over 160 other exceptional stores.
Paul Candon, Group CEO, United Hardware said: “The United in Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate best in class offerings, standards, and customer service across the industry. Our winning members have significantly raised the bar when it comes to excellence in retailing and have proven that they are the very best hardware stores in Ireland.
The awards come at a particularly interesting time for our sector as we emerge from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and as we face into new challenges for the future. The awards present a timely milestone to reflect on our journey since our last awards, and to acknowledge the incredible efforts made by all stores and the hardware sector in responding to and supporting the communities in which they operate throughout the pandemic.
Congratulations to all winners and to all who were nominated at this year’s event and thank you to our sponsors on the night; Dulux Paints, Irish Cement, Glennon Brothers, Calor Gas, Mannok, Kilsaran, Xtratherm, Grundfos.”