Awards, Recognition and Rankings 2006

Boston Business Journal – Area’s Largest Private Companies
Ranked # 8

Business West’s Largest Employers in Western Massachusetts
Ranked #2

City of Springfield, MA
Proclamation recognizing Big Y’s outstanding innovation, dedication and commitment to their employees and customers

Forbes 500 Largest Privately Held Companies
Ranked #303

Governor’s Commission on Employment of People with Disabilities
2006 Exemplary Employer Award to the Greenfield World Class Market

Griffin Report Annual Market Study Review
Ranked #3 – CT
Ranked #4 – MA

Griffin Report of Food Marketing’s Top New England Retailers
Ranked #5

Massachusetts State Senate
Proclamation on the 70th Anniversary of the Founding of Big Y Supermarkets

National Grocers Association Creative Choice Awards
Best Public Service Campaign – Education Express
Best Private Label Ad – World Classics Premium Deli Meats
Honorable Mention – Buy One Get Two Free Circular

National Refrigerated and Frozen Food Association
Golden Penguin Award for Outstanding Effort – March is Frozen Food Month
Silver Penguin Award for Outstanding Effort – June is Dairy Month

New England Paralyzed Veterans of America
Certificate of Appreciation

Office of the Secretary of Defense/Mass Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Above and Beyond Award

SCJohnson
Best in Class Award – Insect Control Season

Shriners Hospital for Children
Certificate of Recognition for Big Y Support

Springfield Advocate’s Readers’ Poll
Town & Country - #1 Best Liquor Store and Best Wine Selection

St Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Honor Award – 2005 – 2006

Supermarket News Top 75
Ranked #62

Topco Associates
Corporate Brands Marketing Excellence Award

Veterans of Foreign Wars
Certificate of Appreciation

Valley Advocate’s Readers’ Poll:
Table & Vine - #1 Best Liquor Store, and Best Wine Selection

Wilbraham, MA Police Relief Association
Certificate of Recognition for Big Y Support

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Awards, Recognition and Rankings 2005

Forbes 500 Largest Privately Held Companies
Ranked #268

Business West’s Top 25 Private Companies in Western Massachusetts
Ranked # 4

Griffin Report of Food Marketing’s Top New England Retailers
Ranked #5

Griffin Report Annual Market Study Review
Ranked #3 – CT
Ranked #4 – MA

Supermarket News Top 75 North American Food Retailers
Ranked  #62

Modern Grocer - 2005 Annual Northeast Area Retailer Share of Market
Ranked - #13

National Grocers Association/Creative Choice Awards –
Education Express for “Best Public Service Campaign”
World Class Deli Meats Coupon Book Ad – “Best Private Label Ad”

Community Enterprises, Inc.
Community Leadership Award – Dave Brunelle

Springfield, MA Fire Department
Certificate of Appreciation – Child Safety Program

Western Massachusetts Labor Action
Certificate of Appreciation

Rachel’s Table
“Good neighbor Award” from

Food Marketing Institute
Certificate of Excellence in Community Service for Education Express & Little Y Kids Club

Advocate’s Readers Poll:
Table & Vine - #1 in Best Gourmet Food Store, Best Liquor Store, and Best Wine Selection

Springfield Readers Poll
Town & Country - #1 Best Liquor Store and Best Wine Selection

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Awards, Recognition and Rankings 2004