Distribution, industrial maintenance and manufacturing presented awards to top-performing facilities and associates for their outstanding achievements in safety, fleet safety, operational excellence, servant leadership, green efforts and sustainability, and innovation. Congratulations to these leaders and facilities for their commitment to making Publix a great place to work!
Safety Award
Ensuring a safe work environment is one of our top priorities — and when safety is prioritized, everyone benefits. Safety award recipients are facilities with a low-incident frequency, low severity and practices that proactively manage safety and follow safety plans. The winning locations received a plaque, a celebration event and a lapel pin for each associate.
Boynton Beach distribution center
Deerfield Beach fresh kitchen
Orlando refrigeration
Fleet Safety Award
The Fleet Safety Award recognizes a dispatch location for excellence in key safety metrics like preventable crash frequency and severity, and low number of driving violations. This award recognizes the importance of safety and professionalism, and focuses on the principles behind safe driving. It emphasizes the importance of safety, acknowledges professionalism and focuses on the core principles of safe driving. The winning location received a plaque, a celebration event and a lapel pin for each associate.
McCalla dispatch
Operational Excellence Award
The following facilities had the best overall performance in safety, product quality, facility culture, continuous improvement and financial results.
Deerfield Beach distribution center
Lakeland bakery manufacturing maintenance
Lakeland fresh kitchen
Servant Leadership Award
Mr. George, our founder, exemplified the qualities of a servant leader, and his selflessness is a fundamental part of Publix’s culture. Associates who go above and beyond to perpetuate the Publix culture are recognized with the Servant Leadership Award.
IO Regional Systems Manager Caleb Hunter, Greensboro Industrial Operations
Lakeland bakery Manager of Research and Development Jose Valez
Maintenance Manager John Bull
Department Head James Royer Deerfield Beach Return Center
Excellence in Green Efforts & Sustainability Award
Facilities that excelled at conserving water and energy, using fuel efficiently and demonstrating the best recycling practices received a trophy.
Deerfield Beach distribution center
Deerfield Beach distribution maintenance
Lakeland bakery plant
Innovation Award
Associates in our distribution centers provide innovative ideas to improve processes through Idea Spot. The recipient of the Innovation Award submitted the highest-quality creative ideas throughout the year.
Manager of Warehousing Operations Mark Jordan, Lakeland/Sarasota distribution center
