Nominate someone for 2022 Produce Retailer of the Year

(Photo, graphic: Farm Journal and Freepik)

Nominate someone for our annual Produce Retailer of the Year award.

The Produce Retailer of the Year award has been presented over the last 25 years to some of the industry's best and brightest produce executives, people who both foster great cultures and achieve impressive results.

This person will be featured in a cover story for PMG magazine, be recognized at the International Fresh Produce Association's  Global Produce and Floral Show in Orlando, Fla., and win a trophy.

Who excels in leadership, innovation in merchandising and sales, and supplier collaboration? Who simply rocks? 

Tell us who you think is great at their job and great for the industry by filling out this simple nomination form here.

The deadline for nominations is August 12. That's a Friday, and it's not that long from now, so get crackin' on sharing about your awesome person!

The 2021 Produce Retailer of the Year was Chris Keetch of The Giant Co., Carlisle, Pa. This is what the magazine cover looked like last year:

the giant co digital edition of PMG magazine  2021 sept/oct issue
Photo: PMG and The Packer

Send us your nomination ASAP!

Previous Produce Retailer of the Year award recipients:

  • 2020: Jeff Cady, Tops Markets
  • 2019: Scott Bennett, Jewel-Osco
  • 2018: Mike Orf, Hy-Vee
  • 2017: Greg Corrigan, Raley's Family of Fine Foods
  • 2016: Paul Kneeland, Fresh Formats LLC/bfresh
  • 2015: Frank Padilla of Costco Wholesale
  • 2014: Joe Watson of Rouses Market
  • 2013: Steve Wright of Tops Friendly Markets
  • 2012: The Defense Commissary Agency
  • 2011: Roger Schroeder of Stater Bros. Markets
  • 2010: Target
  • 2009: Andrew McGregor of Henry’s Farmers Market
  • 2008: Steve Williams of Sweetbay Supermarket
  • 2007: Anthony Barbieri of Acme Markets
  • 2006: Scott Schuette of AJ’s Fine Foods
  • 2005: Craig Ignatz of Giant Eagle
  • 2004: Mike O’Brien of Schnuck Markets
  • 2003: David Corsi of Wegmans Food Markets
  • 2002: Mike Kemp of Supervalu
  • 2001: Reggie Griffin of Kroger Co.
  • 2000: Steve Junquiero of Save Mart Supermarkets
  • 1999: Bruce Knobelock of Schnuck Markets
  • 1998: Ted Campbell of Supervalu
  • 1997: Claude Moldenhauer of Kroger Co.
  • 1996: Bob DiPiazza of Dominick’s Finer Foods

 

Don't forget to fill out the form with your nomination!

 

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