The awards program, now in its ninth year, recognizes companies that contribute significantly to the neighborhoods they serve in the areas of youth development, hunger relief, health and wellness, and urban economic development.
“Supermarkets are unique in their ability and interest in addressing community challenges,” said Henry Hailstock, FMI’s director of diversity and community relations. “Because they expect to be in a neighborhood for years, their community efforts are well-developed commitments that are designed to last. The Neighborhood Partnership Awards are intended to spotlight these supermarkets for their everyday dedication to making positive and profound differences in the lives of their customers.”
Five winners will be recognized for their community-enhancing programs. Applicants will compete against companies within one of the following member categories: 0-9 stores, 10-29 stores, 30-99 stores, 100-299 stores and 300 or more stores.
The competition is open to FMI’s retailer and wholesaler member companies. Program entries must demonstrate a positive impact in the areas of youth development, hunger relief, health and wellness, or urban economic development. Programs must have been in place for at least one year, or long enough for identified goals and objectives to be measured.
Past winners may participate if they have added a new component to their program or have a new program to enter.
Winners will receive $1,000 to enhance their program, a plaque recognizing their achievement, a program profile on FMI’s Web site and a mention in the FMI DailyLead.
For more information, please visit the FMI Web site at www.fmi.org, or contact Nadine Bartholomew at (202) 220-0664 or nbartholomew@fmi.org.
Food Marketing Institute proudly advocates on behalf of the food retail industry. FMI’s U.S. members operate nearly 40,000 retail food stores and 25,000 pharmacies, representing a combined annual sales volume of almost $770 billion. Through programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations, FMI offers resources and provides valuable benefits to more than 1,225 food retail and wholesale member companies in the United States and around the world. FMI membership covers the spectrum of diverse venues where food is sold, including single owner grocery stores, large multi-store supermarket chains and mixed retail stores. For more information, visit www.fmi.org and for information regarding the FMI foundation, visit www.fmifoundation.org.
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