Emerging Leader
Awarded to a woman who is new to store brands and in the early stages of her career (one to five years in store brands) and has already made a significant impact through their professional achievements and personal influence within her company, among colleagues, with customers or the industry. The award is open to all functional areas.
Key Competencies could include:
Performance: Exceptional results, notable projects, outstanding work.
Growth and Improvement: Learns quickly, adapts to new challenges, develops skills. Seeks feedback, self reflects.
Leadership Potential: Ability to influence others. Effectively communicates, collaborates, and motivates others.
Innovation and Drive: Goes above and beyond expectation, takes on additional responsibilities, seeks opportunities from growth and learning.
Adaptable and Resilient: Can bounce back easily, learns from mistakes, remains determined and focused despite obstacles.
Potential for Impact: Ability to bring positive change, disrupt paradigms, or contribute to advancement of field.
Professionalism: Conducts work ethically and professionally, respects others and has high standards for conduct.
Commitment to Continuous Learning: Engages in in professional and personal development activities and or organizations.
Past Winners
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Nguyet Do
2024
ofi (Olam Food Ingredients) -
Kim Ward
2023
Topco Associates, LLc -
Alexis Herbert
2022
Daymon -
Allison Gregas
2021
Weis Markets -
Kathleen Helm
2020
E & J Gallo Winery -
Angela LePore
2019
Simmons Pet Food -
Deanna Dorrance
2018
Ace Hardware -
Nancy Antol
2017
Topco Associates, LLC -
Searcy Menick
2016
Sprouts Farmers Market -
Michelle Elliott-Boone
2015
Brookshire Grocery -
Dani Little
2014
Whole Foods Market