12 Publix Leaders Honored With the Company’s Most Prestigious Awards

LAKELAND, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 George W. Jenkins Award and the 2024 President’s Award.

These retail and support leaders received recognition at this year’s annual Publix retail operations conference in Orlando, Florida.

George W. Jenkins Award

The George W. Jenkins Award is named after Publix’s founder. Recipients of this award exemplify leadership, perpetuate the Publix culture and demonstrate commitment to his ideals.

“It’s an honor to recognize and work alongside these incredible Publix leaders,” said Publix CEO Kevin Murphy. “They embody our culture and live the lessons of our founder each and every day for our associates and customers.”

The 2024 recipients are

• Atlanta Division: District Manager Kayla Dean, Flowery Branch, Ga.
• Charlotte Division: Store Manager Dan Ratchup, Cookeville, Tenn.
• Jacksonville Division: Store Manager Jason Parrish, Ocala, Fla.
• Lakeland Division: Store Manager Steve Ellis, Tampa, Fla.
• Miami Division: Store Manager James Gooze, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
• Support: Director of Emerging Business & Private Brands Karen Hall, Lakeland, Fla.

President’s Award

The President’s Award recipients are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. They are also role models to others by demonstrating exemplary leadership.

“These outstanding leaders are dedicated to their teams and helping them grow their careers with our company,” said Publix President John Goff. “It’s an honor to recognize them for the way they inspire, motivate and mentor their associates.”

The 2024 recipients are

• Atlanta Division: District Manager Tammy Quirion
• Charlotte Division: District Manager Stuart Osha
• Jacksonville Division: District Manager Jeff Thompson
• Lakeland Division: District Manager Chris Gordon
• Miami Division: District Manager Kevin Donlan
• Support: Manager of Associate Diversity & Inclusion LaTarsha Melvin

Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 255,000 associates, currently operates 1,385 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.