IFPA selects 20 produce manager award recipients
The International Fresh Produce Association has named 20 recipients of the 2025 Retail Produce Manager Awards, recognizing dedication to fresh produce, inventive merchandising, community engagement and exceptional customer service.
The winners, announced at last week’s Retail Conference and Golf Tournament, will be recognized at IFPA’s 2025 Global Produce and Floral Show Oct. 16-18 in Anaheim, California. Five produce managers will be named grand prize winners, according to a news release.
“This year’s honorees stand out for their ability to inspire trust, drive produce sales, and bring healthy choices to life for shoppers every day,” Joe Watson, IFPA vice president of retail, foodservice and wholesale membership, said in the release. “Their dedication drives not only department performance but also stronger, healthier communities.”
More information on the awards program is available online.
The 2025 winners are:
- Christina Hills of Albertsons Companies Inc, Everett, Washington
- Jonathan Peterson of Big Y Foods, Southbridge, Massachusetts
- Robert McRee of Brookshire Grocery Company, Midlothian, Texas
- Laurent Lavergne of Super 1 Foods, Lafayette, Louisiana
- Ashley Romano of Corner Market, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
- Ian Ayers of Darrington IGA, Darrington, Washington
- Danilo Agmata of DeCA, Nellis AFB, Nevada
- Kyle Miller of Friday Harbor Market Place #228, Friday Harbor, Washington
- Jacob Geer of Hannaford, Queensbury, New York
- Ryan Vann of Harps, Mountain Home, Arkansas
- Matthew Chappell of Harris Teeter, Waxhaw, North Carolina
- Tyler LaRue of Hy-Vee, Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin
- Ragan Brooks of KVAT Food Stores DBA Food City, Abingdon, Virginia
- Catherine Gironda of MOMs Organic Markets, Rockville, Maryland
- Timmithy Rich of Price Chopper/Market 32 #131, Rutland, Vermont
- Shelby Hunnicutt of Schnucks, Eureka, Missouri
- Nicholus Mcardle of Sprouts Farmers Market, Downey, California
- Hamlet Sanntos of The Fresh Market, Miami, Florida
- Tami Hornshaw of The Goose Community Grocer, Langley, Washington
- Mike Bawol of Tops Friendly Markets, Niagara Falls, New York
