NightOwls celebrate success at Awards Gala Event
Date: 16 November 2009Brief Description:
North Queensland, Mackay, Gold Coast and Brisbane franchisees have something to celebrate after being announced as winners at the 2009 Annual NightOwl Awards for Excellence Ceremony last night.
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The gala event, held at the luxurious Sheraton Mirage Resort at Port Douglas was attended by over 150 NightOwl franchisees, support centre staff and business partners from across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
NightOwl Franchisor Adam Adams said the awards ceremony capped off a successful year for the Australian-owned and operated company.
“We are fortunate to have such a high calibre of business men and women operating our 57 stores across Australia, and these awards are a testament to their hard work and dedication,” he said.
“I would like to take this opportunity to formally thank each and every one of our franchisees and their staff for playing a part in NightOwl’s ongoing success.
“But of course, I have further praise for our award winners, who were all up against some tough competition this year.
“The award winners hail from across Queensland with a Brisbane franchisee and store manager walking away with the top awards, Mackay and Gold Coast franchisees took home three awards and a Cairns store picking up one award.
Mr Adams said the major award of the night, Franchisee of the Year, went to a couple who had made a real difference to the business.
‘John and Denise MacDonald have been with NightOwl for over 10 years now and their stores have blossomed in that time,” he said.
“This award recognises John, Denise and their Forest Lake team for their presentation, attention to detail, attitude and approach, and their willingness and desire to actively reinvest in and grow their business.
“They are a fantastic example of what NightOwl franchises are all about.
“Congratulations also to Ross Pallentine from NightOwl North Lakes who won the Store Manager of the Year award.
“Ross is a positive role model for the North Lakes store staff and always goes above and beyond the call of duty for NightOwl customers.
“He has demonstrated exceptional retailing skills in managing a NightOwl Store, using the NightOwl systems and tools to merchandise, provide superior customer service and ensure a safe workplace environment is maintained for NightOwl customers and staff.”
A full list of the 2009 NightOwl Award winners follows:
* Franchisee of the Year 2009 – John & Denise MacDonald, NightOwl Forest Lake
* Store Manager of the Year 2009 – Ross Pallentine, NightOwl North Lakes
* Best Debut by a New Franchisee 2009 – NightOwl Victoria Street – Tamara Goodes & Stephen Leigh
* Model Store of the Year 2009 – NightOwl Helensvale
* Frost Bite Champion 2009 - NightOwl North Mackay
* Cool Water Champion 2009 – NightOwl Shields Street, Cairns
* Grocery Champion 2009 – NightOwl Highgate Hill
* Supplier of the Year 2009 – Philip Morris
* FAC Award in recognition of a Support Centre Staff Member 2009 –Grant Peck, Marketing Manager
Australian owned and operated, NightOwl and its franchisees operate 57 stores across Australia, employing more than 500 casual and full-time staff. The first NightOwl Convenience store was opened in 1975 and the business was then franchised in 1986. Since its inception over 30 years ago, NightOwl Convenience has become one of the most successful franchising models in Australia.
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For further information or to arrange an interview or photograph contact:
Mel Deacon, NightOwl PR Manager
Mob. 0418 814 782 mel.deacon@nightowl.com.au
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