Help TGCSA recognize exceptional individuals whose leadership, service, integrity, and commitment have strengthened Tennessee’s grocery and convenience industry.
These annual awards recognize individuals from TGCSA member companies who have made meaningful contributions to their companies, the association, the food industry, and their communities.
Presented to an outstanding individual working for a TGCSA retail member company, including grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, fuel retailers, and other food-retail businesses.
The award recognizes excellence in retail operations, leadership, industry involvement, association service, and community impact.
Presented to an outstanding individual working for a TGCSA supplier, manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, broker, or industry-service company.
The award recognizes excellence in supplier operations, industry relationships, association participation, leadership, and community service.
Do you know a retailer or supplier who has contributed to the success of Tennessee’s grocery or convenience industry?
Consider nominating someone who leads by example, serves the community, supports TGCSA, strengthens the industry, and consistently demonstrates high standards of professional excellence.
A thoughtful nomination helps the award selection committee understand the nominee’s accomplishments and the lasting effect of their leadership.
Nominees must meet the award eligibility requirements at the time the nomination is submitted.
Award selections consider the nominee’s professional performance, industry contributions, leadership, service, and personal standards.
Accomplishments that have improved retail, supplier, distribution, service, or company operations.
Work that has strengthened, advanced, or positively influenced the grocery and convenience industry.
Participation in TGCSA activities, committees, events, initiatives, leadership, or member engagement.
Meaningful service to local organizations, charitable programs, employees, customers, or community initiatives.
The ability to inspire others, solve problems, build teams, mentor colleagues, and lead with purpose.
Consistent professionalism, character, integrity, work ethic, and commitment to excellence.
Retailer and Supplier of the Year recipients receive recognition throughout TGCSA’s annual awards program and industry communications.
Honored during the TGCSA Annual Convention & Expo.
Featured in TGCSA publications and association communications.
Recognized through news releases and industry-media outreach.
Presented with an award recognizing the recipient’s achievement.
Complete the form below with detailed information about the nominee’s career, accomplishments, leadership, industry service, association involvement, and community contributions.
Questions about the awards or nomination process? Contact the TGCSA team or call 615-889-0136.
TGCSA congratulates these industry leaders for their service, professionalism, and contributions to the grocery and convenience industry.
K-VA-T Food City
AWG Goodletsville
Explore the distinguished industry leaders previously recognized as TGCSA Retailer and Supplier of the Year.
Help TGCSA celebrate an exceptional retailer or supplier whose leadership, service, and professional excellence deserve statewide recognition.
Contact TGCSA for assistance with eligibility, the nomination process, or the annual award program.
