OPELIKA, Ala. - Golden State Foods in Opelika is once again being recognized for receiving the company’s highest internal honor - 2022 Chairman’s Challenge Award winner.
During a ceremony recently held in Las Vegas, the Opelika location was honored for its “exemplary performance in the areas of people, quality, growth, financial results, and Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance.”, becoming only the second facility in GSF history to win this award for two consecutive years, according to a news release.
“Congratulations and sincere thanks to all of our phenomenal Opelika associates on their tremendous success in earning the Chairman’s Challenge honors for two years in a row—a remarkable accomplishment that has only happened one other time in this award’s more than two decades in existence,” said Mark Wetterau, chairman and chief executive officer, Golden State Foods.
Officials said the Opelika team also earned awards for quality focus and safety excellence, as well as its third consecutive “Best in Class” Platinum award in the food processing category. Golden States Foods is one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and retail industries.Copyright 2023 WSFA. All rights reserved.