On behalf of the entire team at FIA, we would like to personally say a huge THANK YOU to the New York Grocers who helped ensure our 2023 Gala was a terrific success.?The entire evening exemplified the industry we take tremendous pride in representing and as said in President & CEO, Mike Durant's remarks, the fact that our organization has been in existence for 123 years is a testament to each of your longstanding support and generosity.?????
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As reiterated throughout the evening, the success of our Gala goes a long way to ensuring FIA can continue to serve the membership.?FIA would like to again say thank you to our event sponsors, which were:
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Event Sponsor – Wakefern Food Corporation
Platinum Sponsor – Allegiance Retail Services/Foodtown, Price Chopper/Market 32 Supermarkets, and Stop and Shop Supermarkets
Gold Sponsor – DeCicco’s & Sons
Silver Sponsor - Hannaford Supermarkets
Bronze Sponsors – Acosta, Bozzuto’s, C&S Wholesale Grocers, CA Ferolie, King Kullen Grocery Co., Krasdale Foods, PSK Supermarkets, S. Katzman Produce, The Coca-Cola Company, Tops Markets, and Wegmans.
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Also, a special thank you to our cocktail reception sponsor, UPSIDE, champagne toast sponsor, Ace Endico, and coffee sponsor, Café Santo Domingo.??
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Additionally, congratulations again to our award winners!
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For Retailer of the Year: DeCicco & Sons
Philanthropic Achievement: Price Chopper/Market 32 Supermarkets
Chairman’s Club Member of the Year: The Coca-Cola Company