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Publix honors associates for their community involvement

LAKELAND, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Publix recognized six associates with the Mr. George Community Service Award for outstanding commitment to their communities during the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting.

Publix founder George Jenkins, affectionately known as Mr. George, believed that Publix and its associates should make a difference in their communities, and the Mr. George Community Service Award annually recognizes associates who have continued his legacy of service. Since 1995, 153 associates have received this prestigious honor.

“Mr. George once stated that we’re not only in the grocery business, we’re in the people business,” said Publix CEO Kevin Murphy. “And that means taking care of our customers, communities and each other. Our 2024 recipients take these words to heart and are fulfilling our mission to be involved as responsible citizens in the communities we serve.”

About the award

Each year, one associate from each retail division and one support associate are recognized with the award. These associates are actively involved in their communities and represent the generous spirit of Publix’s founder.

Recipients receive a personalized award, a feature in an internal company publication and $5,000 donated to the charity or charities of their choosing.

The 2024 recipients are

  • Atlanta Division: Store Manager Hermith Coleman, #1112, Mableton, Ga.
  • Charlotte Division: Store Manager David Kuehl, #1415, Knoxville, Tenn.
  • Jacksonville Division: Store Manager Danita Washington, #1140, Jacksonville Beach, Fla.
  • Lakeland Division: Store Manager Matt Humphreys, #1443, Lehigh Acres, Fla.
  • Miami Division: Grocery Replenishment Specialist Ody Infante, #222, Miami, and
  • Support: Senior Manager of Supply Chain Replenishment Brad Shiver, Lakeland, Fla.

Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 255,000 associates, currently operates 1,374 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. For 27 consecutive years, the company has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business. For more information, visit the company’s newsroom at corporate.publix.com/newsroom.

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Maria Brous
(863) 680-5339

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