Women Grocers of America

WGA – operating under the NGA Foundation – is a professional development network for women in the independent grocery industry who work for NGA member companies.

Mission

Inspiring and empowering women of the independent grocery industry through personal and professional development, cultivating connections and highlighting accomplishments and achievements.

Intentions

Cultivating connections to create meaningful and lasting peer relationships.

Highlighting and recognizing achievements and accomplishments of women throughout the independent grocery industry.

Creating opportunities for personal and professional development for women in the independent grocery industry.

Initiatives

Award

NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS
WGA’s prestigious Woman of the Year Award was established in 1996 to give visible support and recognition to exceptional women in the grocery industry.

Learn more here.

Scholarships

WGA distributes the Mary Macey Scholarship Award annually to promising college students pursuing careers in the independent grocery industry, with an emphasis on women in the industry.

Interested in Joining WGA?

Membership is open to any woman affiliated with an independent retailer, wholesaler, manufacturer, service supplier, or state/local association that maintains membership in NGA. Women throughout all levels in the industry as well as students are welcome and encouraged to join!

Please contact nga-foundation@nationalgrocers.org with any questions or for additional information.

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