Last updated on December 12th, 2024
Meijer has named the recipients of its 2024 Legacy Awards, the highest recognition a Meijer team member can receive.
The Legacy Awards are comprised of the Fred Meijer Award and the Earl Holton President’s Award. The Fred Meijer Award is given to one team member annually who demonstrates his values of humility, generosity and passion for serving others. The Earl Holton President’s Award, named in honor of former longtime president, Earl Holton, honors a select group of team members for demonstrating Holton’s values of leadership, excellence and innovation.
“As a family-owned company, Meijer not only treats our team as family, but works to uphold the values that have made us who we are for the past 90 years,” said Executive Chairman Hank Meijer. “The Legacy Awards honor the leadership, innovation, and service of our team members who work hard every day to ensure our customers and communities have the best experience possible.”
Regional VP Maureen Mitchell is the 2024 Fred Meijer Award recipient. In her 15 years at Meijer, Mitchell has proven to be a great leader, peer and mentor who connects with each person as an individual, whether they’re on her team or shopping in a Meijer store. She is actively involved in the community, helped numerous colleagues grow their careers, advanced key growth initiatives and has made an impact in the retail industry overall.
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The retailer awarded the Earl Holton President’s Award to five team members, for their leadership, excellence and innovation.
- Blaine Bishop, associate ITS manager;
- Candy Tam, logistics manager;
- Ethan Thomas, store director;
- Cassie Walker, supply chain pharmacy tech; and
- Monica Wyant, produce business manager.
“The Legacy Awards are unique because the nominations come from coworkers who see these team members in action every day,” said Meijer President and CEO Rick Keyes. “Their passion and dedication fuel our success and make Meijer a special place to work.”
