The Champions of Change Awards honor emerging and established leaders in the retail bakery, deli, foodservice, and dairy sectors, with recipients chosen annually from retailer/wholesaler and supplier/vendor communities.
Submissions can be done via the official online entry form only.
Detailed examples of extraordinary achievements from Jan. 1, 2025 – Nov. 1, 2025.
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Judging Criteria: Achievements, problem-solving, exceeding performance benchmarks.
Michele Tietyen – education@iddba.org
Abigail Lewis – abigail.lewis@informa.com
The IDDBA and Supermarket News were thrilled to honor the winners of the 2025 Champions of Change program. The awards celebrated 29 top industry leaders for their achievements and dedication to advancing fresh food departments. All winners were featured in the Supermarket News April/May 2025 edition and were honored at the IDDBA 2025 Champions of Change Awards.
