CHICAGO -- IGA here said it presented a series of awards to vendors and member-distributors during its annual Global Executives' Conference in Rancho Las Palmas, Calif.
of Coca-Cola USA, Atlanta, and his wife, Ann; and Dick Smith, executive vice president, corporate communications, for Chicago-based TBA, and his wife Ellen.
The Grimes award, named for IGA's founder, is given the individuals "who (are) relentless in achieving goals beyond themselves."
The 2000 President's Cup was given to two distributors: Metcash Trading (formerly Davids), Victoria, Australia, and the Southeast region of Minneapolis-based Supervalu.
IGA said Metcash was recognized for its involvement in supporting the communities in which its stores operate, noting that Australian consumers ranked "community service" as the major reason they shop at IGA stores; while Supervalu's Atlanta-based division was cited for signing up more new customers to the IGA banner than any other distributor, with 70 new stores added during 1999.
The Red Oval Family Distinction Award, recognizing manufacturers who develop and implement innovative programs in support of IGA retailers, was given to Bestfoods, which merged with Unilever earlier this month, and Kraft Foods.
