Distribution, industrial maintenance and manufacturing recognized outstanding associates and facilities with awards highlighting safety, operational excellence, community service achievements and dedication to Publix during the past year. Congratulations to these leaders and facilities for their commitment to making Publix a great place to work!

Safety Award

Facilities that consistently strive to make safety a priority within their operations are recognized with the safety award. Selection is based on low incident frequency, cost rates and practices that proactively manage safety and comply with safety plans. Each associate at the facilities received a lapel pin, and the facilities received $500 for a celebration.

Deerfield dairy/Fresh Kitchen manufacturing maintenance
Pictured left to right: Vice President of Industrial Maintenance & Industrial Purchasing Randy Barber, Senior Manager of Manufacturing Maintenance Brett Wood, Director of Industrial Maintenance John Fisher

Orlando produce snacks

Miami distribution center
Pictured left to right: Vice President of Distribution Mike Lester, Manager of Warehousing Operations Florentino Lopez, Director of Warehousing Jason Bamberger

Boynton dispatch
Pictured left to right: Manager of Transportation Operations Scott McCarron, Manager of Fleet Safety Russ Wainer, Manager of Warehousing Operations Jim Lahiff, Vice President of Distribution Mike Lester, Director of Transportation and Maintenance James Sadler

Operational Excellence Award

Facilities with the best overall performance in safety, product quality, facility culture, continuous improvement, financial results and significant accomplishments are recognized with the operational excellence award. The facilities received $500 to host a celebration.

Jacksonville distribution maintenance
Pictured left to right: Vice President of Industrial Maintenance & Industrial Purchasing Randy Barber, Maintenance Manager Keith Rabon, Director of Industrial Maintenance John Fisher

Lakeland refrigerated distribution center
Pictured left to right: Vice President of Distribution Mike Lester, Manager of Warehousing Operations Trevor Alexander, Director of Warehousing Jason Bamberger

Deli kitchen and Orlando produce snacks

Servant Leadership Award

Associates who go above and beyond to perpetuate Publix’s culture receive the servant leadership award. This year’s award recipients received a plaque and a $50 Publix gift card.

Lakeland distribution Assistant Maintenance Manager Joe Duncan
Pictured left to right: Vice President of Industrial Maintenance & Industrial Purchasing Randy Barber, Assistant Maintenance Manager Joe Duncan, Director of Industrial Maintenance John Fisher

Jacksonville refrigerated warehouse Superintendent Allen Isaacs
Pictured left to right: Director of Warehousing Bill Pelham, Superintendent Allen Isaacs, Vice President of Distribution Kyle Davis

Manufacturing Production Planning Department Manager Jim Sowder
Pictured: Jim Sowder

Green Efforts & Sustainability Award

Facilities that demonstrate efficient use of fuel, best recycling practices, and energy and water conservation are presented the excellence in green efforts and sustainability award.

Lakeland dairy manufacturing maintenance
Pictured left to right: Vice President of Industrial Maintenance & Industrial Purchasing Randy Barber, Maintenance Manager Seth Kushmer, Director of Industrial Maintenance John Fisher

Jacksonville distribution center
Pictured left to right: Vice President of Distribution Kyle Davis, Manager of Warehousing Operations Hal Gordon, Manager of Return Center Operations Jessie Ballard

Lakeland bakery

Innovation Award

This award is earned through distribution’s Build the Future program where the quality and quantity of innovative projects, submitted by each distribution center throughout the year, are reviewed.

Boynton distribution center
Pictured left to right: Vice President of Distribution Mike Lester, Manager of Warehousing Operations Jim Lahiff, Director of Warehousing Jason Bamberger