General News
21 May, 2023
Grocers pick up top gongs
Teitzel family wins three honours at annual Queensland IGA excellence awards
TEITZEL’S IGA Tully store has scooped up three top prizes at the annual Queensland IGA Awards of Excellence in Fiji.
The awards were:
• Large IGA delicatessen department of the year
• Large IGA grocery and general merchandise department of the year
• IGA Queensland large store of the year.
The store will now compete at the national awards on the Gold Coast in July. There were 22 awards in total.
An IGA spokeswoman said Teitzel’s IGA Tully won the awards for many reasons.
“They have a high standard offering with an extensive range to suit both locals and travellers,” she said.
“The team is known for going over and above to meet the needs of the locals, whether it’s sourcing local and specialty products or being first to market on new and emerging products, the team is always looking for opportunities to improve their offer and deliver great value for their local shoppers.
“Owners Craig and Ellie-May Teitzel have put their heart and soul into the store and the store is known as a local hub with an extensive range, great customer service and a community minded mentality.
“The entire team is passionate about their customers and always go over and above to deliver a first-class shopping experience.”
Mr Teitzel dedicated the awards to his staff.
“It would be impossible for Ellen-May and I to run a successful business, win awards like this and do what we do at our store without the hard work, loyalty and dedication of our amazing team,” he said.
“We can’t thank them enough. We love what we do and the entire team is committed to supporting our local community.
“A huge thanks also goes to our local shoppers. We genuinely look forward to seeing you in store every day and can’t thank you enough for your ongoing support.”
Metcash Food Queensland general manager Roy Leisk said the awards acknowledged the hard work, excellence and commitment to their local communities that Queensland IGA stores have demonstrated throughout the year.
“Craig, Ellen-May and the entire team at Teitzel’s IGA Tully go over and above every day to meet the needs of their local shoppers and demonstrate that good old fashioned personal service goes a long way,” he said.
“Not only do they have put their heart and soul into delivering a great offer and excellent value, but they have also created a local hub that helps bring the community together.”
Sam Bartel (right) of Piccone’s IGA Manoora took home the rising star award.
The rising star award recognises store staff members who display outstanding potential and dedic a t i o n to their store and the IGA brand.
“ Sam started out as a grocery manager and then moved to assistant store manager,” the IGA spokeswoman said.
“He was the force behind new technology implementation at Pease St, Manoora, to ensure better stock supplies, expand the range and better meet the needs of local shoppers,” she said.
“He was recently promoted to store manager of IGA Pease Street and continues to implement new strategies.”
