Associates honored for their community involvement
April 17, 2024
We recognized 6 associates with the Mr. George Community Service Award for outstanding commitment to their communities during our annual stockholders’ meeting.
Mr. George believed that Publix and our associates should make a difference in our 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 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, 1 associate from each retail division and 1 support associate are recognized with the award. These associates are actively involved in their communities and represent the generous spirit of our founder.
Recipients receive a personalized award, a feature in Publix News 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.
To read about previous Mr. George Community Service Award recipients, visit the Associate Awards page on PASSport.