Mr Whalley works behind the reception desk at Target Tyres, the tyre and exhaust specialist business which he owns, in St Peter Port.
Nominator Andrea Guilbert said she goes to Target Tyres about twice a year.
‘Dave is always clear in his explanations, super helpful and ready to go the extra mile. He is friendly and explains things thoroughly, you get the feeling that you can trust him, that he is knowledgeable and that they are not trying to sell you something you don’t need.
‘You feel very welcomed and in the hands of trusted professionals when you go to Target.’
Mr Whalley said he was flattered to be nominated.
‘It’s been interesting and fascinating meeting so many amazing people over the last few decades.
‘I thoroughly enjoy working here. It’s definitely not one of those jobs that you dread waking up to. I wake up in the morning and I am ready to go, I can genuinely say that I enjoy working here.’