Our SproutsCon Annual Awards Ceremony celebrates the heart of Sprouts – our stores and team members who bring our values to life every day. Our Leadership and Teams came together at SproutsCon 2025 on Monday, August 18 to honor those team members and stores who stood out in 2024.
Help us celebrate the winners by reviewing the categories and winners below.
TOP 10 POWER SCORECARD STORE AWARD
Our Top 10 Power Scorecard Store Award is more than just numbers – it’s a reflection of leadership, teamwork, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Our winning stores didn’t just meet expectations – they crushed them. From sales and shrink to CSAT and earned hours, these stores showed us what’s possible when passion meets performance. These stores led the way, inspired their teams, and made a powerful impact across their regions. Click here to see photos of our Top 10 Power Scorecard Award winners.
- #10: Store #242 in Mission Viejo, CA – SoCal Region
- #9: Store #658 in Port Charlotte, FL – Florida Region
- #8: Store #439 in Lake Forest, CA – SoCal Region
- #7: Store #431 in Lodi, CA – Northwest Region
- #6: Store #654 in Fort Myers, FL – Florida Region
- #5: Store #228 in San Diego, CA – SoCal Region
- #4: Store #273 in Fresno, CA – Northwest Region
- #3: Store #447 in Moreno Valley, CA – SoCal Region
- #2: Store #478 in Lawndale, CA – SoCal Region
- #1: Store #565 in Greenville, SC – Northeast Region
CARE VALUE AWARD
You find ways to show how you care for our customers daily. The way you display Care each day, by working together, helping and supporting each other is next-to-none. The winners are Team Members who have gone above and beyond with the Sprouts Value of Care. Click here to see photos of our Care Value Award winners.
DEPARTMENT MANAGER Winners
- From the Central Region, Manny Lopez, Store #120, El Paso, TX
- From the Florida Region, Gary Thomas, Store #668, Deerfield Beach, FL
- From the Northeast Region, Sam Leinart, Store #580, Franklin, TN
- From the Northwest Region, Ish Garcia, Store #401, Pinole, CA
- From the SoCal Region, Karen Savas, Store #296, San Clemente, CA
- From the Southwest Region, Rolan Martinez, Store #17, Phoenix, AZ
STORE MANAGERS Winners
- From the Central Region, Lakethia Young, Store #143, Mansfield, TX
- From the Florida Region, Shawn Hamilton, Store #630, Tampa, FL
- From the Northeast Region, Joseph Noggle, Store #528, Augusta, GA
- From the Northwest Region, Rebekah Armstrong, Store #263, Citrus Heights, CA
- From the SoCal Region, Victoria De Luna, Store #261, La Cañada, CA
- From the Southwest Region, Brian Day, Store #334, Denver, CO
LOVE BEING DIFFERENT VALUE AWARD
At Sprouts, you can bring your whole self to work. We celebrate our differences and know that we are better together because of those differences. The 2025 winners are individuals who display their passion for the unique qualities that bring us all together and make us stronger. Click here to see photos of our Love Being Different Value Award winners.
DEPARTMENT MANAGER Winners
- From the Central Region, Gary Gray, Store #131, Houston, TX
- From the Florida Region, Gabriella Luccarelli, Store #630, Tampa, FL
- From the Northeast Region, Callie Viking, Store #946, Haddon Township, NJ
- From the Northwest Region, Shannon Sprangers, Store #214, Thousand Oaks, CA
- From the SoCal Region, Paula Venegas, Store #246, La Quinta, CA
- From the Southwest Region, Victoria Gonyier, Store #316, Fort Collins, CO
STORE MANAGERS Winners
- From the Central Region, Jerwan Abdullkhalek, Store #107, Murphy, TX
- From the Florida Region, Austin Anderson, Store #659, Coconut Creek, FL
- From the Northeast Region, Dan O’Bryan, Store #853, Philadelphia, PA
- From the Northwest Region, Josh Ralston, Store #458, Silverdale, WA
- From the SoCal Region, Kam Hardy, Store #469, Victorville, CA
- From the Southwest Region, Shannin Sullenger, Store #562, Henderson, NV
OWN IT VALUE AWARD
We witness our value of Own It at work on display every day in stores. Whether that means driving sales, owning up to a mistake, or celebrating what went well. You accept responsibility for our store’s success and for achieving our company goals. That’s the Sprouts way – and these winners consistently delivered on this value. Click here to see photos of our Own It Value Award winners.
DEPARTMENT MANAGERS Winners
- From the Central Region, Darcy Daniels, Store #173, Lawrence, KS
- From the Florida Region, Dana Haviland, Store #653, Cape Coral, FL
- From the Northeast Region, Ally Kehler, Store #515, Cumming, GA
- From the Northwest Region, Elsi Alvarado Silva, Store #216, Sunnyvale, CA
- From the SoCal Region, Julio Magana, Store #211, City of Orange, CA
- From the Southwest Region, Leslie MacFadgen, Store #44, Cave Creek, AZ
STORE MANAGERS Winners
- From the Central Region, Emily Carlile, Store #812, Oklahoma City, OK
- From the Florida Region, Bob Jahnke, Store #615, Naples, FL
- From the Northeast Region, Elmeera Khuzeeva, Store #519, Atlanta, GA
- From the Northwest Region, Joey Sanders, Store #604, Holladay, UT
- From the SoCal Region, Crystal Rodriquez, Store #439, Lake Forest, CA
- From the Southwest Region, Billy Burgos, Store #19, Scottsdale, AZ
GOING THE EXTRA MILE AWARD
The GEM away doesn’t take special talent or training – it’s simply about going above and beyond. When you put in the extra effort, it makes a significant impact, which is clearly seen in the stories of this year’s GEM award winners. Click here to see photos of our GEM Award winners.
CENTRAL: Freddy Provencio, Store #120, El Paso, TX
Store Manager Freddy Provencio and Store #120 exemplified the Value of Care through extraordinary resilience, compassion, and leadership during one of the most difficult times a team can face. Following the tragic loss of two team members last year, Freddy created a space for healing, supported his team emotionally, and kept the store united. His unwavering empathy and heart continue to strengthen Store #120 every day, showing what it truly means to care – for both the business and the people behind it.
SOUTHWEST: Molly Bolognese, Store #42, Green Valley, AZ
Store Manager Molly Bolognese demonstrated extraordinary care and leadership when a customer violently attacked a courtesy clerk. Molly swiftly intervened, contacted authorities, and ensured the team member received immediate medical attention. With the team member’s family out of town, Molly stayed by her side at the hospital, drove her home, and continued to support her recovery with daily check-ins, groceries, and supplies. Her actions reflect a deep commitment to her team’s safety and well-being.
SoCal: Nestor Jimenez, Store #261, La Canada, CA
Nestor Jimenez, from our La Cañada store’s Meat Department, acted with remarkable courage and speed when a customer suffered a seizure on the sales floor. Seeing the customer collapse and stop breathing, Nestor immediately performed chest compressions, reviving him before paramedics arrived. He stayed by the customer’s side, keeping him alert and calm until help came. Thanks to Nestor’s quick thinking, the customer survived – a true testament to Nestor’s heroism and care.
NORTHEAST: Mike Billingsley, Store #565, Greenville, SC
Store Manager, Mike Billingsley, and his team showed exceptional resilience and care when opening their store during Hurricane Helene. Despite losing power for two days and facing widespread devastation, Mike rallied around the community – distributing ice and water, setting up charging stations, and supporting team members who lacked basic utilities. His unwavering attention to each team member helped rebuild the store and reopen it just one week late, with strong support from the Greenville community.
SoCal: Danielle Galvez, Store #228, San Diego, CA
Assistant Store Manager Danielle Galvez showed extraordinary compassion and persistence when a longtime team member was unexpectedly absent. Concerned, Danielle reached out to his emergency contacts, and when she couldn’t reach anyone, she located his address and worked with authorities to check on him. He was found unconscious and rushed to the hospital, where he was able to spend his final days surrounded by loved ones. Danielle’s actions reflect a deep commitment to caring for her team – not just as coworkers, but as people.
CENTRAL: Clifford Sterling & Graham Weatherford – Store #105, Frisco, TX
Graham and Assistant Bakery Manager, Clifford, demonstrated exceptional care and teamwork when a team member began choking in the Deli department. Graham responded immediately, and Clifford – who is CPR certified – successfully performed the Heimlich maneuver. Emergency services were contacted, and the team member was taken to the hospital as a precaution. Their quick thinking an dcalm leadership in a critical moment exemplify the values we uphold at Sprouts.
STORE MANAGER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Our Store Manager of the Year Award winners were selected based on their outstanding leadership displayed in 2024. The winners are exceptional individuals who drive their business, care about their teams, personify the values, and are exceptional Sprouts leaders overall. Click here to see photos of our Store Manager of the Year Award winners.
- Central Region – Kristin Pottorf, Store #174, Lenexa, KS
- Florida Region – Jeremiah Stewart, Store #633, Tampa, FL
- Northeast Region – Victor Vasquez, Store #921, Burtonsville, MD
- Northwest Region – Ryan Ramos, Store #273, Fresno, CA
- SoCal Region – Kevin Martin, Store #490, Downey, CA
- Southwest Region – Devin Smith, Store #28, Prescott Valley, AZ
PURPOSE AWARD
Living our Purpose winners are distinguished by their consistent efforts to help people live and eat better. Our purpose comes to live in their stores and communities. These team members play an active role in customer service, helping people live healthier, coaching and developing their teams, and making a clear impact in the community they serve. Click here to see photos of our Purpose Award winners.
- Florida Region – Amy Meeks, Store #619, Deerfield Beach, FL
- Central Region – Melanie Gallegos, Store #166, Rockwall, TX
- Northeast Region – Kierani Love, Store #579, Germantown, TN
- Northwest Region – Tim Robinson, Store #461, Merced, CA
- SoCal Region – Eddie Gomez, Store #403, Los Angeles, CA
- Southwest Region – Eric Grueter, Store #336, Colorado Springs, CO
DISTRICT OF THE YEAR AWARDS
These districts didn’t just lead – they inspired. This award recognizes those who set the pace, raised the bar, and brought our values to life in every store, every shift, every moment. Click here to see photos of our District of the Year Award winners.
- Central Region – District 9 – Southeast Dallas
- Florida Region – District 19 – Palm Beach
- Northeast Region – District 24- New York/Delaware/New Jersey
- Northwest Region – District 58 – Central Valley
- SoCal Region – District 52 – The Foothills
- Southwest Region – District 49 – Southern Arizona
Congratulations to all our Winners. Thank you for making Sprouts a best place to work and grow!