Three leading IGA stores in Western Australia have been honoured at the annual IGA Awards of Excellence.
Preston Street IGA at Como, Wembley SUPA IGA, and Swanbourne Market IGA X-Press, all in Perth, were named IGA Store of the Year, SUPA IGA Store of the Year and IGA X-Press Store of the Year, respectively, for the WA region.
Metcash says the awards represent the highest example of retail excellence and demonstrate the stores’ ability to grow in challenging competitive environments.
“The leading WA stores presented with an award … demonstrate impeccable retail standards, team work and dedication to providing a great experience for the local community,” Metcash Food & Grocery General Manager Supermarkets WA Grant Ramage said.
“We’re proud to support independent supermarkets across WA and acknowledge the hard work and commitment our stores have demonstrated throughout the year.”
Award winners were:
Preston Street IGA
- IGA Store of the Year.
- IGA Bakery Department of the Year.
- IGA Fresh Produce Department of the Year.
Wembley SUPA IGA
- SUPA IGA Store of the Year.
- SUPA IGA Deli Department of the Year.
- SUPA IGA Dairy/Freezer Department of the Year.
- Rising Star – Natasa Irons.
Swanbourne Market IGA X-Press
- IGA X-Press Store of the Year.
- IGA X-Press Small Format Store Innovation Award.
Leederville IGA
- IGA Delicatessen Department of the Year.
Queens SUPA IGA
- SUPA IGA Meat Department of the Year.
Canning Vale IGA
- IGA Meat Department of the Year.
North Road SUPA IGA
- SUPA IGA Bakery Department of the Year.
- SUPA IGA Fresh Produce Department of the Year.
- Retail Transformation & Innovation Award.
Kinross SUPA IGA
- SUPA IGA Grocery & GM Department of the Year.
Kojonup IGA
- IGA Grocery & GM Department of the Year.
Atwell IGA
- IGA Dairy-Freezer Department of the Year.
Mundijong IGA
- IGA Customer Service Award.
Hyden IGA
- Community Award.