Patrick Sewell and David Craven-Jones of the Hull-based Sewell Retail Group
took the top prize at last month’s Forecourt Trader of the Year awards, held at the London Hilton on Park Lane Hotel.
At a sell-out ceremony attended by nearly 700 guests, and hosted by celebrity DJ Tony Blackburn, the staff at Sewell Retail made their presence felt with a succession of awards, including Best Neighbourhood Site, and Best Main Route Independent in the 10 sites or more category, not to mention several other specialist awards.
Patrick, managing director of Sewell Retail, and operations director David, said they were "blown away" by their awards.
"I recall attending the function some 10 years ago, not knowing anyone and feeling our business was all a very far cry from what these guys were achieving," said Patrick. "So I’m very clear, over the years that the Forecourt Trader awards (and just generally) has helped me grow my business network, and set the standards to which we have to aspire.
"So it’s fantastic to get recognised for what we do up here in Hull."
FORECOURT TRADER OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2009
SPECIALIST PRODUCT CATEGORIES
Best Site with a Licence to Sell Alcohol
Quentin Wilson from Sewell Retail Chanterlands, Hull
Best Car Care & Lubricants Outlet
Quentin Wilson from Sewell Retail Chanterlands, Hull
Best Confectionery Outlet
Damian Lewis from Strensham North, Strensham
Best Crisps & Snacks Outlet
Philip Tout from Touts Budgens Nailsea, Bristol
Best Customer Service
Danny Syrett from Roughton Service Station, Norfolk
Best Display of Chilled Food
Sharon Stanley from Tates Spar Battlefield, Shrewsbury
Best Eco Friendly Outlet
Peter Roachford from Sainsbury’s Badger Farm, Winchester
Best Food-to-Go Outlet
Oliver Lodge from Gilhams Service Station, Midhurst
Best Forecourt Facilities
Brian Stoddart from Gem Bluebell Way, Preston
Best Hot Beverages Outlet
Katherine Batch from Sewell Retail Willerby, Hull
Best Use of Retail Technology
Tom Massey from Sewell Retail Pocklington, York
Best Soft Drinks Outlet
Andrew Hattersley from Isenhurst Service Station, Heathfield
Best Tobacco Merchandising
Ellen Bebb from Newtown, Skelmersdale
RETAIL CATEGORIES
RURAL
Rural - Independent dealer with up to 9 sites
Conor McKibbin from Brennans Spar, Seaforde, County Down
Rural - Oil Company owned/franchisee/commission agent
Asitha Edirisinghe from Murco Costcutter, Bourton on the Water
Best Rural Site overall
Conor McKibbin from Brennans Spar, Seaforde, County Down
NEIGHBOURHOOD
Neighbourhood - Independent dealer with up to 9 Sites
Philip & Lesley Tout from Touts Budgens Nailsea, Bristol
Neighbourhood - Independent dealer with 10 sites or more
Patrick Sewell & David Craven-Jones from Sewell Retail Chanterlands, Hull
Neighbourhood - Oil Company owned/franchisee/commission agent
Peter Woods from Murco Costcutter, Canvey Island
Neighbourhood - Oil Company/supermarket-owned and managed
Nicola Farrell from Trolans Supervalu Ballymoney, County Antrim
Best Neighbourhood Site overall
Patrick Sewell & David Craven-Jones from Sewell Retail Chanterlands, Hull
MAIN ROUTE
Main Route - Independent dealer with up to 9 sites
Edward Prosser from Harry Tuffins, Ludlow
Main Route - Independent dealer with 10 sites or more
Patrick Sewell & David Craven-Jones from Sewell Retail Willerby, Hull
Main Route - Oil Company/supermarket-owned and managed
Phil Marsh from Esso Hartlebury Service Station, Hartlebury
Main Route - Oil Company owned/franchisee, commission agent
Charles Henderson from Townparks Service Station, Antrim, County Antrim
Best Main Route Site overall
Edward Prosser from Harry Tuffins, Ludlow
BEST MOTORWAY SITE
Gill Lockhart from Cardiff West Motorway Service Station
BEST OIL COMPANY INITIATIVE
Esso - ROC UK Safety in Action
Winner
Total - ECO 10
Highly Commended
RETAILER CHAMPION
Sailesh, Kamlesh and Hasmukh Thakrar from HKS Retail
FORECOURT TRADER OF THE YEAR 2009
Patrick Sewell & David Craven-Jones from Sewell Retail Chanterlands, Hull
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