Poolwerx Upper North Shore Scoops Main Awards At Gala
Prue and Malcolm Price, Franchise Partners of Poolwerx Upper North Shore, NSW, have been recognised for their outstanding business success, receiving the prestigious 2024 Poolwerx Franchise Partner of the Year Award at the annual gala.
The annual Poolwerx convention gathered 320 franchise partners from across ANZ along with suppliers and celebrates the exceptional commitment and accomplishments within the world’s largest franchise pool servicing brand.
The Upper North Shore Franchise Partners have gone from strength to strength since opening their first Poolwerx store in 2018. This year’s accolade marks the second time the duo have been awarded Franchise Partner of the Year, and comes after they set a new Poolwerx sales record for financial year 2024.
Poolwerx CEO, Nic Brill, commended Prue and Malcolm for their continued pursuit of excellence and innovative business practices.
“Prue and Malcolm continue to set a benchmark for excellence within the Poolwerx network,” Brill said.
“Their strategic acumen and commitment to delivering top-tier service have propelled their business to remarkable heights. They have demonstrated a relentless drive to innovate and improve, ensuring the success of their stores against a challenging economic backdrop.”
In their six years of operation, Prue and Malcolm Price have been awarded numerous accolades, including the Brand Excellence Award, New South Wales Franchise Partner of the Year, SPASA National and NSW Pool Store Award, Top Sales Award, and National Brand Excellence Award.
“Receiving the Franchise Partner of the Year Award for the second time is an incredible honour,” said Malcolm Price.
“This achievement is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our entire team. We are proud to continue delivering exceptional service and to be part of a franchise that values innovation and excellence.
“Our success is rooted in a deep understanding of business fundamentals that extend beyond the pool industry. By leveraging the skills acquired in our previous careers and applying them strategically, we’ve been able to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and drive consistent growth. This approach has been crucial in expanding our footprint and delivering exceptional results year after year.”
Prue and Malcolm’s full award list for this year is below:
Innovation & Entreprenurial Excellence
Top Sales over $3M
NSW & ACT Franchise Partner of the Year
Aiden Jarvis – Employee of the Year
OTHER AWARD WINNERS INCLUDED:
Retail Store of the Year – Poolwerx Jimboomba, QLD
New Retail Store of the Year – Poolwerx Dural, NSW
Brand Excellence – Poolwerx Castle Hill, NSW
The Shane Doyle Rising Star – Poolwerx Caloundra, QLD
Most Improved – Poolwerx Gladstone, QLD
Commercial Business of the Year – Poolwerx Surfers Paradise, QLD
Top Sales Under $3M – Poolwerx Coffs Harbour
Top Mobile Sales (Single Territory) – Poolwerx Wavell Heights, QLD
Top Retail Sales (Single Territory) – Poolwerx Dubbo, NSW
Woman of the Year – Michelle Benett, Poolwerx Christchurch, NZ
The Garth Parker NZ FP of the Year – Poolwerx Christchurch
Bne South, FNQ, Northern NSW, NT FP of the Year – Poolwerx Mt Gravatt
Bne North, CQ – Poolwerx Albany Creek
Victoria & Tasmania FP of the Year – Poolwerx Mill Park
Western Australian FP of the Year – Poolwerx Applecross
South Australian FP of the Year – Poolwerx Tea Tree Gully
Set on the Gold Coast, the two-day convention brought together franchise partners from across ANZ for practical workshops and sessions. It provided a valuable opportunity for partners to exchange ideas, learn new strategies, and strengthen their business growth plans.
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