Each year, we recognize associates who exemplify the giving spirit of our founder with the Mr. George Community Service Award. Recipients of this prestigious honor also receive $5,000 to give to the charity or charities of their choice. Due to the pandemic, the 2020 award recipients were recognized in 2021.
Atlanta Division
Store Manager
Scott Barnes (retired)
#626, Roswell, Georgia
Throughout his career, Scott volunteered with many community and government organizations. He served on the board of the YMCA of Cherokee County, City of Ball Ground Historical Society, The Place of Forsyth County and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, where he designed the Appalachian Trail license plate with proceeds funding efforts to maintain the trail. Scott was also a regular volunteer with the Tommy Nobis Center which provides vocational support and employment training for people with disabilities. And each year, he volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and other organizations as part of Publix Serves Day and United Way Day of Caring.
Charlotte Division
Store Manager
Josh Stubblefield
#1615, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
Since moving to Kill Devil Hills, Josh has worked closely with the Beach Food Pantry, helping organize and distribute food to more than 800 families each month. He’s also actively involved in hunger initiatives, serving meals weekly to 150 international students through Outer Banks Outreach Ministry and participating in a project, “Buy a Tree. Change a Life,” where profits from the sale of Christmas trees were used to feed children both locally and globally. And when Hurricane Dorian came to the Outer Banks, Josh jumped on the grill to provide 62 meals to first responders and hospital staff before the storm; after the storm he teamed up with Lowe’s to host a relief cookout for residents. He also served on the board of the United Way and City Light Church.
Jacksonville Division
Store Manager
Edward “Eddie” Guzman
#641, Sanford, Florida
When it comes to community service, Eddie is a leader. He is passionate about helping the elderly in his community, often going above and beyond to serve them by personally delivering groceries. Eddie’s also been known to visit some of his customers at the hospital or in nursing homes to help brighten their day. In addition to his passion for the elderly, Eddie is also actively involved in the American Heart Association, Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, the Neighborhood Center, Halifax Urban Ministries, Hope Place and Catalyst, a mentorship program for boys who are lacking a male role model in their lives.
Lakeland Division
Store Manager
Kedrin Fraum
#834, Lutz, Florida
Kedrin began her journey of community service back in 1984 when she first walked for the March of Dimes’ March for Babies walk. Since then, she’s only missed 2 walks and now serves as a coordinator for the walks in her district. In addition to her love of March of Dimes, Kedrin is also actively involved with Joshua House, a foster home for children, where she helps celebrate the kids’ birthdays and supports their holiday party and Angel Tree. She also volunteers with the Mort Elementary School Food Pantry, Buchanan Middle School, Habitat for Humanity and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Miami Division
Store Manager
Scott Wilson (retired)
#126, Boca Raton, Florida
During Scott’s Publix career, he lived our mission of being involved as responsible citizens in our communities. In addition to being actively involved in United Way and Children’s Miracle Network through Publix, he also volunteered with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Boca Helping Hands, Twin Palms Center for the Disabled and Palm Beach County Safe Kids Coalition. After several years of working with these organizations, Scott was called to start his own charitable organization, Kibblez of Love, providing pet food and pet services to families in financial need.
Support
Director of Meals
Business Development
Shelly Carroll
Shelly has been actively involved in community service both personally and through Publix for many years. As an associate, she’s helped raise money for March of Dimes and United Way. In the community, Shelly served on the board of directors and the healthy lifestyle subcommittee for the Plant City YMCA. She’s also volunteered with the Plant City Elks Lodge for more than 11 years. During that time, she served as the grants coordinator, securing $17,000 in grant funding to purchase defibrillator batteries for the Plant City Police Department, provide a weekly meal to Everyday Blessings — a foster care group home in Plant City — and to pay student lunch debt for families in need.
Pictures were taken before the Aug. 2 face-covering requirement.
