The Wisconsin Grocers Association named its Grocer of the Year and recognized industry leaders and partners at its annual banquet Aug. 18 in Wisconsin Dells.
The annual WGA Awards honor excellence across five categories: Community Service, Excellence in Operations, Lifetime Achievement, Vendor of the Year, and Grocer of the Year.
Michelle Harrington of Albrecht’s Sentry Market in Delafield was named the 2026 Grocer of the Year. Lipari Foods was named the 2026 Vendor of the Year.
The 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients are:
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- John and Jean Blattner
- Pat, Bob, and Lori Fox
- Gary Gundlach
- Tim and Kevin Metcalfe
- Carl Miller
- Trig Solberg
- Dan Williamson
The 2026 Excellence in Operations Award recipients are:
- Rob LaCroix of Metro Market
- Mike Dion of Hometown Grocers, Inc.
- Angie Miller of T.A. Solberg Co., Inc. (Trig’s)
- Ron and Cathy Lamb of Lamb’s Fresh Market
- Nathan Pederson of Main Street Market Piggly Wiggly
The 2026 Community Service Award recipients are:
- Jacob Boehning of Pick ‘n Save
- Dave Losiniecki of Piggly Wiggly – Racine
- Aaron and Amy Laatsch of Laatsch’s Piggly Wiggly – Kewaskum
- The Balistreri Family of Sendik’s Food Market
- Nate Vollmer of T.A. Solberg Co., Inc. (Trig’s)
