What Defines a Champion Department Manager?

High-performing, results-oriented department managers and assistant department managers in the following store categories: deli, foodservice/prepared foods, bakery, cheese, specialty/gourmet, grocery, dairy/refrigerated, frozen, meat, seafood, produce and catering.

What Defines an Emerging Champion?

Up-and-coming inspirational food industry professionals from the retail, supplier and service provider communities in the bakery, deli, foodservice/prepared foods and dairy categories who are making a mark—and a difference—in their stores, companies and communities through demonstrated leadership, results-oriented achievements, peer mentoring and related exceptional contributions to their companies’ overall success.

What Defines a Legendary Champion?

Established senior-level business leaders from the retail, supplier and service-provider communities in the bakery, deli, foodservice/prepared foods and dairy segments who consistently demonstrate outstanding leadership, dynamic vision, inventive strategic direction and innovative solution-building while providing exemplary inspiration for a new generation of up-and-coming leaders.