Pattison Food Group recognizes its outstanding leaders
At its annual Leadership Excellence Awards Gala in Vancouver this week, Pattison Food Group (PFG) handed out awards to 20 of its best leaders.
The company says the awards celebrate individuals who demonstrate remarkable leadership, innovation and steadfast commitment to customers, team members and the organization.
“Our 2025 award recipients continue to show what’s possible when passion and purpose come together,” said PFG president Jamie Nelson in a release. “Their dedication, care for their teams and for our customers continue to make a meaningful impact across the Pattison Food Group and in the communities we serve.”
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Here are the 2025 winners:
Larger Format Store Leader of the Year
Brad Calyniuk, store manager, Save-On-Foods East Maple Ridge (British Columbia)
Small Format Store Leader of the Year
Jason McFall, store manager, Save-On-Foods Tisdale (Saskatchewan)
Business Leader of the Year
Brenna Leonard, general manager, retail services and e-commerce operations
Entrepreneur of the Year (not presented every year, this award is reserved for leaders who deliver an new idea that creates measurable business value)
Junaid Islam, director of finance
Customer Service Excellence Award
Save-On-Foods Steveston (Richmond, B.C.) team led by store manager Elliott Allard
Anne Kidd Award
Alicia Robinson, regional manager of produce for Saskatchewan and Manitoba
Special Achievement Awards
Anna Wong, regional manager of pharmacy operations
Bill Knowles, general manager of supply chain logistics
Dave Alexander, store manager, Save-On-Foods Pandora (Victoria, B.C.)
David Smith, director of buying at Everything Wine
Mike Liebe, general manager of SunRich Foods
Leadership Excellence Awards
Alex Speckman, regional director for Save-On-Foods Manitoba and Saskatchewan
Allison Wormell, store manager, Nature's Fare Market, Kelowna, B.C.
Bruce Stewart, store manager, Nesters Market, Whistler, B.C.
Lindsey Beaulac, store manager, Quality Foods, Qualicum Beach, B.C.
Elizabeth Lesztak, general manager Pure Integrative Pharmacy
Tyler Phillips, regional meat manager
Rising Star Awards
Brett Ray, store manager, Save-On-Foods Thickwood (Fort McMurray, Alta.)
Devan Stebing, store manager, Save-On-Foods Prince Albert (Saskatchewan)
Kaitee Simmonds, store manager, Save-On-Foods Kerrisdale (Vancouver, B.C.)
Swipe through the gallery below to see some photos from the evening. Photos courtesy of Pattison Food Group.
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Junaid Islam, Entrepreneur of the Year Award winner -
Jason McFall, Store Leader of the Year winner (small format) -
Brenna Leonard, Business Leader of the Year Award winner -
Brad Calyniuk, Store Leader of the Year Award winner (large format) - Pattison Food Group's 2025 Leadership Excellence Award winners
