Garrettsville – On Thursday, February 28th, the Ohio Grocers Association (OGA) presented its prestigious Pinnacle Award to Rich and Darlene Hoffman and the Sky Plaza IGA Supermarket. The OGA Pinnacle Awards are given annually to recognize overall excellence in retail operations, and are the highest awards given by the Ohio Grocers Association. Award criteria are based on: creativity, merchandising, innovation, human resources, community relations and overall successful operation.
“The Pinnacle Award represents the best among all the retailers in the industry,” said Kristin Mullins, President/CEO of the Ohio Grocers Association. “Not only does the Sky Plaza IGA prove to be an example of that as an operation, but Rich and Darlene show that same kind of excellence through their ownership and everything they do for their community. On behalf of OGA and our Board of Trustees, we’d like to congratulate them and Sky Plaza IGA, and are proud to provide them with the 2019 Pinnacle Award.”
Richard Hoffman, Owner of Sky Plaza IGA Supermarket, began his grocery industry career more than 46 years ago with Valu King. After working there a year, he knew he wanted to own his own store one day – a goal he achieved with his wife, Darlene, in 1987. Throughout the years, the store changed names, but the loyalty to the community never wavered.
“After 32 years of serving the Garrettsville community, we have made many friends and have truly enjoyed our customers and employees. We are proud to be a part of the community,” says Rich Hoffman, Owner of Sky Plaza IGA. “Thanks to our family, dedicated employees, customers, and our supplier, SpartanNash.”
In addition to receiving the crystal award at the store presentation, Sky Plaza IGA will receive special video recognition at the Ohio Grocers Association Annual Brown Bag Celebration of the Industry on April 6th at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center in Columbus.
