We have a long history of recognizing our people and their performance. Our first employee recognition event, “Our Proud Performance Awards,” dates back to 1967 and recognized teams and individuals for outstanding achievements in support of the “Campbell’s Way.”
Our recent High 5 Awards highlight the remarkable ideas and innovations delivered in fiscal 2025 that drove our results, the ways we’ve connected with consumers, our food, our amazing brands and how we’ve taken care of our customers and communities.
This year, we received more than 150 nominations across 12 categories. Honorees were selected by Campbell’s Leadership Team.
Congratulations to this year’s honorees who helped us make history in fiscal 2025!
Leadership Champion – Nicholas Whalen (Salem, Ore.)
Leadership Champion – Rebecca Emlet (Hanover, Penn.)
Values Champion – Jim Kernan (Camden, N.J.)
Culture Champion – Steve Neuman (Camden, N.J.)
Safety Champion – Jason Thurman (Jeffersonville, Ind.)
Ambassador of Excellence – Jeannine Gelernt (Camden, N.J.)
Ambassador of Excellence – Cathy McGee (Camden, N.J.)
Innovation Team of the Year – Pepperidge Farm Milano White Chocolate team
Brand Team of the Year – V8 Energy
Large Brand Activation of the Year – Campbell’s Mac & Cheese
Small Brand Activation of the Year – Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzelface
Fueling the Business Team Topline – Richmond, Utah expansion
Fueling the Business Team Bottom Line – Sovos integration team
Customer Team of the Year – Meijer team
Sustainability Champions – Chris Millard (Dixon, Calif.) and Craig Leathers (Dixon, Calif.)
Community Champion – Courtney Quisenberry (Camden, N.J.)
Community Champion – Jason Duvall (Hanover, Penn.)
Plant of the Year – Paris, Texas (Large)
Plant of the Year – Salem, Ore. (Medium)
Plant of the Year – Tualatin, Ore. (Small)
Warehouse of the Year – Pineville, N.C.
Make History Award – Company name change team
Dorrance Award – Rao’s
Read more about our company culture and how it drives us to be the top team in the food industry.
