NGA Best Bagger Championship
History of the Best Bagger Competition
Bagging has been an important step for many supermarket employees who have pursued long and rewarding careers in the grocery industry. The National Grocers Association Best Bagger Championship features retailers with infectious company pride and an enthusiastic commitment to customer service.
The first Best Bagging contest was held in 1987 in Dallas, TX. The “Texas – Oklahoma Checkout Shootout” featured two contestants and former NFL Quarterback Terry Bradshaw as the emcee. Since then, NGA has branded and grown the event to feature more than 25 state bagging contestants.
2024 National Championship
Congratulations to 2024 Best Bagger Champion Madison Ireland of Harmons Neighborhood Grocer in Utah!
Save the Date!
2025 Best Bagger National Championship
The NGA Show
February 23-25
Caesars Forum Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
Sponsored by: 
Cheer on your state’s bagger as NGA celebrates over 30 years of bagging excellence at The NGA Show! Elite baggers from across the country vie for the championship title and a $10,000 cash prize during the evening event.
2025 State Competitions and Winners
Julian Pagan
Publix Super Markets
Sebastian Moretti
Nugget Market
Giovanni Coleman
Publix Super Markets
Titus Doak
Fareway Stores
Erica Zoglmann
Hired Man's Grocery Store
Jacob Brown
K-VA-T Food City
Alivia Caruso
Star Market
Cole Helgeson
Mackenthun's Fine Foods
Teahan Duitsman
Cosentino's Price Chopper
Austin Kollasch
Fareway Stores
Fengning Liu
Dorothy Lane Market
Chris Sullivan
Shaw's Market
Kobey Harris
K-VA-T Food City
Davy Powers
United Supermarkets
Brian Kalenda
Buche Foods
MaKenzie Wood
Fresh Market
Zackary Wingate
K-VA-T Food City
Minh Le
Rosauers Supermarkets
Paul Dowe
Sendik's Food Markets
Best Bagger Handbook
Click below to view the Best Bagger Handbook outlining the official eligibility requirements, rules, and regulations for the National Championship.
The deadline to turn submit Best Bagger contestant entry forms for the 2025 Best Bagger Championship is Friday, January 31, 2024.
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Excited to see your state represented in the National Best Bagger contest? Use the hashtags, #BestBagger to share with the world why your state's contestant deserves to win the crown and take home bagging rights!
Interested in Hosting a Best Bagger Competition?
Please contact the NGA Best Bagger Coordinator at bestbagger@nationalgrocers.org.
