Day of appreciation honors employees at Stemilt

Stemilt's second annual Stemilter’s Day recognized employees and celebrated the company’s culture and stewardship efforts.
Stemilt's second annual Stemilter’s Day recognized employees and celebrated the company’s culture and stewardship efforts.
(Photo courtesy of Stemilt )

Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt celebrated its second annual Stemilter’s Day on March 20, recognizing the work nearly 4,000 employees put into growing and producing high-quality fresh fruit, according to a news release.

This year’s event focused on what it means to be a Stemilter and honored employees for their years of work at the company.  

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Stemilter's Day 2023 (Photo courtesy Stemilt)

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“To fully deliver on our core mission of cultivating people and delighting consumers, it all starts with our people,” Stemilt President West Mathison said in a news release. “Loyalty, inclusivity, dedication, compassion, appreciation, helpfulness, and support are just some of the key traits that a Stemilter must lean in to in order to help us on our journey of being World Famous.” 

Stemilters Day group shot
Stemilter's Day 2023 (Photo courtesy Stemilt)

Stemilt provided a chocolate treat and branded schwag, including long sleeves, sweatshirts, vests and jackets, to everyone who has reached a milestone in their career with the company.  

“Celebrating Stemilter’s Day is one part of sharing what it means to be a Stemilter,” Mathison said in the release. “Our core values of integrity, trust, innovation, humility, and stewardship along with these key Stemilters traits have been fundamental in helping Stemilt grow and become a well-known company in the industry. We are now embarking on a new endeavor to ensure we continue to be a sustainable organization that’s here for years to come.” 

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Stemilter's Day 2023 (Photo courtesy Stemilt)

 

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