​Iowa leaders honored for positively impacting grocery, convenience and food industries

Iowa Grocery Industry Association Hall of Fame award winners celebrated Nov. 6

URBANDALE, NOVEMBER 9, 2023: The Iowa Grocery Industry Association (IGIA) is honored to recognize its 2023 Hall of Fame award winners and their extraordinary commitment to advancing the grocery, convenience and food industries.

“It is a proud tradition to formally lift up those who are moving our both our association and industry forward,” says Michelle Hurd, IGIA president. “Each of these winners are outstanding examples of the values and hard work our members stand for.”

Hundreds of industry professionals and supporters gathered to celebrate the winners during a ceremony on Nov. 6 in West Des Moines.

Congratulations to the following Hall of Fame award winners:

• Garrett Piklapp, Fareway Stores, Inc. – Retail Leader of the Year Award
• Speed Herrig, Cookies Food Products – Lifetime Achievement Award
• Brett Spiker, Hy-Vee, Inc. – Volunteer of the Year Award
• Doug Beech, Casey’s General Stores – Legislative Leadership Award
• Mueller Yurgae Associates – Supplier of the Year Award

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Recipients are selected by the IGIA Hall of Fame committee based upon peer nomination and award-specific criteria, including contributions to the grocery industry, years of involvement in the industry, membership and participation in and contributions to the association, superior customer service and community involvement. The awards were first established in 1982 and have recognized hundreds of individuals through the decades. Learn more at iowagrocers.com/hall-of-fame-dinner. 

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​About the Iowa Grocery Industry Association
The Iowa Grocery Industry Association is a state trade association that represents the food industry, including chain and independent supermarkets, convenience stores, suppliers, wholesalers, brokers, manufacturers, and distributors. Founded in 1899, the IGIA has long served as a resource to its members, the food industry and the general public through education, legislative, partnership and philanthropic programs. Headquartered in Urbandale, Iowa, the IGIA can be found online at www.iowagrocers.com.
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Media Contact
Audrey Comer
Marketing and Communications Specialist, Iowa Grocery Industry Association
(515) 270-2628, acomer@iowagrocers.com

Photo Gallery available at www.iowagrocers.com/hall-of-fame-dinner.