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Publix Recognized Associates for Their Community Involvement

LAKELAND, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Publix honored 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 believed that Publix and its associates should make a difference in their communities. The Mr. George Community Service Award annually recognizes associates who have continued his legacy of giving back. Since 1995, 159 associates have received this prestigious honor.

“George Jenkins believed that for a company to be successful, it needs to be involved in the communities it serves,” said Publix CEO Kevin Murphy. “I’m proud of our associates for carrying on his legacy of giving back through their dedication to improving their communities.”

About the award

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

2025 recipients

Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 255,000 associates, currently operates 1,399 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. For 28 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.

Contacts

Maria Brous
(863) 680-5339

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Contacts

Maria Brous
(863) 680-5339

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