A new year is the perfect time for a new look for the grocery and food industry’s most prestigious female leadership program.

Now in its 16th year, Progressive Grocer’s Top Women in Grocery (TWIG) program is unveiling a new visual identity to welcome nominations from essential companies eager to recognize the efforts and accomplishments of female leaders during a time of critical business, societal and personal challenges.

The new logo was created by Progressive Grocer Art Director Bill Antkowiak and represents a fresh and modern evolution for the program.

“As Progressive Grocer celebrates its 100th anniversary, the new TWIG logo is a symbol of the future, a vision for our next 100 years,” said Executive Editor Gina Acosta. “It speaks to our unwavering commitment to support diversity, inclusivity and innovation in a fast-changing grocery industry.”

The entry period for the Top Women in Grocery program is now open and nominations may be submitted here. Nominations will be accepted from candidates employed in all sectors of the grocery industry -- including the retailer, wholesaler, supplier and solution provider communities -- for above-and-beyond achievements attained from April 2021 to March 1, 2022. Candidates may be nominated in three categories: Senior-Level Executives (titles of Vice President or higher) Rising Stars (titles lower than Vice President and Area/Region Director) Store Managers (titles of Store Manager/Director/Leader and Assistant Store Manager/Director/Leader).

Progressive Grocer will present its new slate of Top Women in Grocery in its June 2022 print issue, which will be devoted to showcasing overall excellence and continued achievement among female movers and shakers in the North American retail food industry. All Top Women in Grocery winners will also be recognized at a gala awards celebration on Nov. 4, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Fla. The event will also include an optional Leadership Development Program, which all honorees will be invited to attend.

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About Progressive Grocer

Progressive Grocer has served the needs of the food and consumables industry for 100 years guided by a philosophy of, “ahead of what’s next.” Progressive Grocer educates, inspires and connects the industry through an award-winning monthly magazine and website, e-newsletters, custom media, exclusive research and virtual and live events. Progressive Grocer is part of the EnsembleIQ family of brands.