Kilkenny business awarded for making a big difference in their community

Forecourt and convenience retailer Maxol recently hosted its Excellence Awards Winners’ presentation and celebration in Dublin, recognising seven of its top-tier stores, including one standout service station in Kilkenny.  

Eivers Kilkenny, operated by independent dealer John Eivers, was awarded for Excellence in Community Engagement. 

John and his team were awarded for strong results in fundraising for Maxol’s charity partner and local initiatives.

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Speaking about the win, John extended heartfelt thanks to Brian Donaldson and the Maxol team for the prestigious award.

"All of us here at Eivers Kilkenny are incredibly proud to be at the heart of the Irishtown community and to partner with a company like Maxol on charities that mean so much to us," he said.

"This recognition truly means a great deal to our entire team. We’re nearly 25 years in business and it’s a genuine pleasure to accept this Community Engagement award, which recognises our ongoing support to local schools, clubs, and charities in our community. Thank you again to everyone at Maxol."

Brian Donaldson, CEO of The Maxol Group, said that John Eivers and his team at Eivers Kilkenny truly embody Maxol’s values in its deep-rooted commitment to community.

"Through their hard work, generosity, and dedication, they’ve built meaningful relationships with their customers and inspired them to play an active role in giving back," he said.

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"That kind of local leadership is invaluable and deeply appreciated. Congratulations to John and the entire team."

The annual Maxol Awards promote excellence in station and store standards, customer experience, and community engagement.

Winners are selected following a combination of audits by regional managers and the team from head office, mystery shopper visits, and reviews of each store’s local community engagement, including fundraising activities for Maxol’s nominated charity, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.

FULL LIST OF WINNERS

Company-owned winners:

Store of the Year – Maxol Clonakilty, Cork, operated by Licensee Shane Cantillon

Excellence in Standards – Maxol, Riverside, Navan, operated by Licensee Paul Sweeney

Excellence in Customer Experience – Maxol Clonakilty, Cork, operated by Licensee Shane Cantillon

Excellence in Community Engagement – Maxol Clonakilty, Cork, operated by Licensee Shane Cantillon

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Independent Dealer winners:

Store of the Year – Garvey’s Newcastlewest, Limerick, operated by Jim Garvey

Excellence in Standards – McGonigle’s, Muff, Donegal, operated by Joe & Marie McGonigle

Excellence in Customer Experience – Moloney’s, Abbeyfeale, Limerick, operated by Dan Moloney

Excellence in Community Engagement – Eivers Kilkenny, operated by John Eivers

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