Winners of Metro Petroleum’s Retailer and Supplier Awards were announced at a gala dinner on the final night of Metro’s End of Year Conference.
Held at Hunter Valley Crowne Plaza, the night, which was sponsored by Asahi Beverages, capped off a fantastic week of learning, networking, and activities.
The dinner provided the perfect opportunity for retailers and suppliers to come together, enjoy a meal, celebrate the successes of Metro over the past year, and of course congratulate the winners of the Retailer and Supplier awards.
John Dib, Managing Director of Metro Petroleum, addressed the group, thanking everyone for their support over the past year, before Andrew Sylvester, Group Buying Manager of Metro Petroleum, thanked those in attendance and gave special mention to supplier partners.
“Our supplier partners have reacted very quickly to our urgent needs. When a new site comes up, or we take over another business, you guys are always there to help us. On behalf of our team, I’d like to thank all the support you give us.”
Andrew Sylvester then announced the 2022 Metro Petroleum Retailer Award winners. Winner of NSW Store of the Year was Metro Petroleum Punchbowl, with the Tura Beach and Croydon Park stores the other two nominations.
Winner of Victorian Store of the Year was Metro Petroleum Braybrook, Broad Meadows and Truganina were the two other nominees. Winner of Queensland Store of the Year was Metro Petroleum Greenbank, with Fernvale and Eagleby rounding out the rest of the nominations.
Metro Petroleum Fyshwick (Barrier St) was announced as winner of the WA/ACT Store of the Year, with Geraldton and Mitchell the other two nominees.
Moving on to supplier of the year, Asahi Beverages won Beverage Supplier of the Year; Smiths took home Snack Supplier of the Year; Confectionery Supplier of the Year was won by Nestle; Food Supplier of the Year was Vili’s Pies; GM Auto Supplier of the Year went to G&L Wholesalers; Direct to Store Distributor of the Year went to Asahi Beverages.
Finally, winner of the Account Manager of the Year went to Dean Sultana from Vili’s Pies.
Prior to the gala dinner, attendees got together for some team-building activities in the morning, sponsored by Frucor Suntory.
Activities included archery, cornhole, puzzles, and digital skeet shooting, before the decider in which teams had to attempt to build the tallest structure possible using just short lengths of bamboo and sticky tape.
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