Prestigious national retail award for Mayo car dealership
JJ Burke Car Sales, a distinguished family-run, multi-franchise dealership based in Ballinrobe, has been honoured with the prestigious title of Retailer of the Year at the Small Firms Association (SFA) Awards held in Dublin.
Emerging victorious amidst tough competition within their category, JJ Burke Car Sales' achievement highlights the company's commitment to excellence in the retail sector.
The SFA Awards, known for recognizing remarkable achievements in the Irish business landscape, shortlisted 50 businesses, including JJ Burke Car Sales, from hundreds of nominations across Ireland in November.
This acknowledgment is a testament to the dealership’s dedication to superior customer service and operational excellence.
Pauline Burke, dealer principal at JJ Burke Car Sales, expressed her delight, stating: "We are so happy to win this award.
"Having been finalists last year and returning this year to win outright is a monumental achievement for us.
"We extend our heartfelt thanks to David Broderick and his team at the SFA for this honour."
Echoing her sentiments, Karen Burke, also a dealer principal, remarked: "This accolade is particularly special as it coincides with our 50th anniversary in business.
"It's truly the icing on the cake, reflecting the hard work and brilliance of our amazing staff. Winning in this category underscores our commitment to delivering excellent customer service."
Joseph Burke, another key dealer principal, added: "Being recognised among such esteemed businesses is an incredible accomplishment for us.
"Our gratitude goes to One4all for sponsoring our category, and this award is dedicated to our staff, whose dedication is the cornerstone of our success."
The Retailer of the Year category at the SFA Awards aims to honour outstanding retail strategies and adaptive responses to the changing business environment, celebrating companies that exemplify retail excellence.
Founded in 1974 by John Joe and Helena Burke, JJ Burke Car Sales has grown from a modest garage to a leading dealership under the stewardship of their children Karen, Joseph, and Pauline Burke.
As the dealership celebrates its 50th anniversary, this award serves as a milestone in its history of delivering quality service and customer satisfaction.