2026 honorees announced 21 years · The Shelby-Griffin Report

Women of Influence in the Food Industry

Honoring the women shaping the food industry

For 21 years, The Shelby-Griffin Report has honored outstanding women across the food industry, from executives and innovators to mentors and community leaders. Honorees are featured in all five May regional editions.

Meet the 2026 Honorees → Nomination form
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21 yearsHonoring women in food
204Women honored in 2026
All 5May regional editions
Every sectorRetail, wholesale, supply, associations
About the Award

Celebrating the women who move the industry forward

Women of Influence in the Food Industry is The Shelby-Griffin Report’s annual tribute to the women making a difference in every part of the business, from the store floor and the warehouse to the boardroom.

Each honoree is featured in a special editorial spotlight in the Women of Influence feature, published in all five May regional editions and on theshelbyreport.com.

Who can be nominated

Women working for retailers, wholesalers and distributors, suppliers, vendors, solutions providers, sales and marketing agencies, and associations.

You may nominate up to 6 women, one form each.

What We Look For

3 marks of influence

Strong nominations show the difference she makes, on the job and beyond it.

  • Results

    Results-oriented job performance, with clear accomplishments in her role.

  • Leadership

    Exemplary leadership: how she leads teams, mentors others and moves her organization forward.

  • Community

    Civic and philanthropic work, and her impact beyond the job.

The Honorees

Meet the Women of Influence

Read every honoree’s story, searchable by name or company.

Meet the 2026 Honorees →
How It Works

From nomination to the spotlight

Know a woman making a difference in the food industry? Nominate her.

  1. Nominate

    Submit her contact details, a write-up of up to 1,500 characters and a professional headshot. You may nominate up to 6 women.

  2. We notify her

    We let each nominee and her employer know about the nomination.

  3. Get featured

    Honorees get a special editorial spotlight in the May regional editions:

    • Southeast
    • Midwest
    • Southwest
    • West
    • Griffin Report (Northeast)

2026 nominations are closed

Nominations for 2026 closed March 16, 2026. Thank you to everyone who nominated.

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Questions?

Stephanie Reid

President & COO

678-520-4949 [email protected]
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