Supermarkets support the communities in which they operate by providing programs for their customers, their employees and the families in nearby communities.
Your local grocery store may help with community-building through support of a local softball league or by raising money for local and national non-profit organizations. For more information on how your local supermarket supports your community, please contact your store's manager.
FMI recognizes the important contributions of industry leaders to their communities through the following awards:
- FMI AWARDS
- William H. Albers Industry Relations Award
For excellence in trading partner relations and consumer and community service. A supermarket pioneer, Mr. Albers served as the first chairman of the Board of Directors of the Super Market Institute, one of FMI's predecessor associations, from 1937-1944. Click here to view recipients of this award. - Herbert Hoover Award
For humanitarian service in the food industry. The award was established in 1961 in honor of Herbert Hoover, 31st president of the United States, inspired by humanitarian campaigns he led working with the food industry. Click here to view recipients of this award. - Donald H. MacManus Association Executive Award
For extraordinary leadership in public affairs, industry relations and community relations. Mr. MacManus served the industry for many years as executive director of the Rocky Mountain Food Dealers Association and as FMI's Western Region director. Was also a leader in the Colorado State Senate, rising to the position of Democratic whip. Click here to view recipients of this award. - Maximizing People Potential or MAXX Award
For an exceptional human resources or training program that significantly enhances employee performance or leads to the accomplishment of a key business goal. Click here to view recipients of this award. - Esther Peterson Consumer Service Award
For a lifetime of vision, integrity and caring sensitivity to the needs of retail food customers. Ms. Peterson served as special assistant for consumer affairs under U.S. Presidents Johnson and Carter and pioneered the role for the food industry as vice president for consumer affairs at Giant Food Inc. Click here to view recipients of this award. - Sidney R. Rabb Award
For excellence in serving the consumer, the community and the industry. As a long-time industry leader and chief executive of The Stop and Shop Supermarket Company, Mr. Rabb was a role model for statesmanship and community service, recognizing the industry's higher purpose in serving society. Click here to view recipients of this award. - Store Manager Award Grand Prize Winners
For exceptional service to customers, employees and the community using innovative initiatives that contribute to company success. Managers are honored in three categories based on company size. Click here to view recipients of this award. - Glen P. Woodard, Jr., Public Affairs Award
For compelling advocacy of public policies on behalf of the industry in Washington, DC, and state capitals. Mr. Woodard set the standard for excellence in government affairs advocacy on behalf of Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., and the Food Marketing Institute. Click here to view recipients of this award.
- Make A Difference Day
FMI and FMI Members encourage participation in volunteerism efforts. One way to do so is through participation in Make A Difference Day.
Millions of Americans help others on USA WEEKEND's Make A Difference Day, the nation's largest day of volunteering, held each year on the fourth Saturday of October.
Click here to download information about Make A Difference Day.
To show our support for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, FMI staff participates in the National Race for the Cure. The "FMI Express Lane Team" races with a purpose in mind. We lace up our sneakers to join the many survivors, and those who walk to honor those who have succumbed to breast cancer.
