Volkswagen Retailer Kevin Connolly has been presented with the highest individual award from Volkswagen.

Kevin Connolly has been awarded the Volkswagen Diamond Pin for services to the brand. Connolly, who operates in Ballina, County Mayo and in Sligo, was presented with the prestigious award at a celebratory ceremony at the manufacturer's global factory in Wolfsburg, Germany.

Kevin said: "I'm thrilled to have been awarded a Diamond Pin, it's a huge honour.

"I really enjoy my job and the motor business, so that brings its own rewards, but being surrounded by a great team makes the job more enjoyable and ultimately more successful so this is as much an award for them as it is for me."

Kevin was presented with the award by Xavier Chardon, Head of Sales Europe for the Volkswagen Passenger Car Brand.

John Donegan, Deputy Brand Director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars Ireland, said: "Kevin thoroughly deserves this award after more than 20 years in the business and for consistently delivering outstanding results.

"In particular Kevin showed a dramatic improvement in terms of finance penetration in the dealership and this, along with the satisfaction rating of his customers means he is a worthy recipient of what is Volkswagen's highest honour."