The shortlist for SLR’s inaugural Above and Beyond Awards has been published as we celebrate the true superstars of this remarkable sector.
We asked, and man have you delivered! The judging panel was blown away by the strength and diversity of the entries received as part of SLR’s inaugural Above and Beyond Awards that celebrate the outstanding efforts and achievements of team members in stores across Scotland.
From life-saving sales assistants to business-boosting supervisors, motivating managers and caring community champions, 2024’s sparkling crop of shortlisted finalists are all true heroes – each and every one routinely going above and beyond the call of duty and making an invaluable difference to the stores in which they work, to their colleagues, to their customers and to the communities that they serve.
The passion, drive and innovative spirit displayed by our shortlist is quite simply astounding – with some entries having quite literally brought the judging panel to tears.
Set to be held on 13 March at The Corinthian Club in Glasgow, SLR’s Above & Beyond Awards will shine a light on these shop floor saviours and give them the recognition and thanks that they so richly deserve.
2024’s shortlisted stars
Independent Store Colleague
- Tracey Doran | Supervisor, Pinkie Farm, Musselburgh
- Kim Henderson | Manager, Racetrack Rutherglen (Premier)
- Snehal Magadum | Manager, Girish’s Premier, Barmulloch
- Elaine McCann | Manager, Watson’s Grocers, Moniaive
- Sophie Skelton | Supervisor, Aramark Leuchars (Premier)
Company Owned Store Colleague
- Claire Fleming | Manager, Spar Portland Street, Troon
- Bryan Gibson | Manager, Spar Barnchurch Road, Culloden
- Kerry Ritchie | Manager, Spar Bighty Avenue, Glenrothes
- Tanya Wilson | Manage, Spar Eastriggs
Up And Coming Star
- Chelsea Dunlop | Supervisor, Spar Boswell Park
- Charlie MacRae | Sales Assistant, Spar, Scourie
- Waseem Sadiq | Accounts Manager, Spar Renfrew
- Sophie Williams | Assistant Manager, Broadway Convenience Store, Edinburgh
Long Service Award
- Alison Lennon | Manager, Day Today, Shotts
- John Stephen | Delivery Driver and Handyman, Premier Whitehills, Banff
- Yvonne Wilson | Manager, Spar Logan Drive, Troon
Astonishing Act
- Usman Bashir | Owner, Day Today, Saracen
- Claire Fleming | Manager, Spar Portland Street, Troon
- Alison Lennon | Manager, Day Today, Shotts
