Congratulations to the 2019-20 CGA Educational Foundation College Scholarship recipients. This year, 384 scholarships totaling $728,200 were awarded to deserving students attending college this fall.

In honor of the CGAEF’s past and future Hall of Achievement Inductees, the CGA Educational Foundation established the Legends of the Industry Scholarship as part of the Scholarship Endowment.  This scholarship is an annual $10,000 scholarship awarded to one applicant who is pursuing a career in the grocery and/or grocery-related manufacturing industries.

Hall Of Achievement Dinner

POSTPONED: INDUSTRY TO HONOR GROCERY EXECUTIVES AT FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL AWARDS EVENT

Two grocery industry executives with deep roots in both the California Grocers Association and the CGA Educational Foundation will be inducted into the Foundation’s prestigious Hall of Achievement on a date to be determined in Long Beach, Calif.

Hundreds of industry peers, friends and family are expected to attend the gala event to honor Kendra Doyel, Vice President of Merchandising, Ralphs Grocery Company, and Mickie Sharp-Villanueva, Strategic Sales Services, the Performance Group.

The Hall of Achievement recognizes grocery leaders for their tremendous contributions to not only the industry, but their local communities as well. Proceeds from the event help fund the Foundation’s college scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs.

“We are honored to induct two very worthy Hall of Achievement recipients,” said CGA/CGAEF President Ron Fong. “Their contributions to our industry and their communities is well-documented.”

Both award recipients have long histories of involvement with the Educational Foundation, the Association and other allied organizations.

Hall of Achievement Awards

The CGA Educational Foundation Hall of Achievement is a prestigious award program developed to honor those who have contributed substantially to the benefit and advancement of the California food industry.
The Hall of Achievement provides the food industry with the opportunity to recognize the achievements of those individuals who, through their foresight and dedication, have enhanced California’s food-distribution industry. They are people who have made a difference.

Nominees must meet the following requirements:

1. Enhance the quality of California’s food industry.
2. Demonstrate a commitment to charitable activities and public service programs that enhance the quality of life.
3. Participate in major fund-raising campaigns and community charitable events.
4. Involve themselves in humanitarian and cultural causes and enhance community education, and
5. Volunteer for charitable and civic programs.

Award recipients are recognized at the annual Hall of Achievement Awards dinner held each year. The dinner serves as the Foundation’s primary fundraiser that supports the Tuition Reimbursement, College Scholarship and Industry Education Programs.

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The CGA Educational Foundation is a 501©(3), nonprofit tax-exempt organization which supports and provides educational opportunities for the food-distribution industry. A portion of each ticket purchase is deductable as a charitable contribution. All Tribute Journal advertisements and event sponsorships are tax deductible contributions.

It is with great sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Louis A. Amen the founder of Super A Foods, Inc. Lou was known and loved by many and was a legend in the grocery industry. He served as CGA Chair in 1986 and was a strong supporter of both the Association and its Educational Foundation.

He passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at his home in Corona del Mar. He is survived by his wife Dorie, 7 children, 24 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Due to the Covid 19 regulations Lou’s memorial service will be limited to 10 close family members. The Amen family regrets to announce that the memorial service will be private.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests making memorial contributions to the California Grocers Association Educational Foundation. Reference: Lou Amen.

Thank you for the outpouring of love during this difficult time.

You can send or drop off contributions to:
Super A Foods, Inc.
c/o Renee Amen
7200 Dominion Circle
Commerce, CA 90040

Or

California Grocers Association Educational Foundation
c/o Lou Amen – Super A Foods
1005 12th Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95814
To donate: click here, or contact Brianne Page, CGAEF, at (916) 448-3545.