The Giant Company, known locally as Giant and Martin’s, celebrated the achievements of its team members on April 8 at its annual business meeting. A total of 27 awards were presented recognizing the recipients’ commitment to outstanding performance and leadership while embodying the company’s mission, values, and team and customer promises.

“No matter what your role is within the Giant Company, we’re all working toward the same goals by delivering value, freshness and kindness every day,” said John Ruane, president of the Giant Company. “The store and individual team members honored at this year’s annual business meeting are making a difference in their respective departments, in their stores, and in their communities, and we are proud to celebrate their leadership, dedication and impact.”

The awards included:

• Store of the Year is awarded to the store in each of the company’s operating divisions that best demonstrates operational excellence and lives the company’s values, bringing them to life by actively engaging its customers and team members. In the East division, the Giant at 7150 Hamilton Blvd., Trexlertown, led by Stephen Bowlby and his team were recognized.

• Retail Team Member of the Year is awarded to a team member from each division who consistently provides outstanding customer service, is always willing to support fellow team members, and lives by the company’s values. In the East division, Troy Oxford, center store replenishment, from the Giant at 3300 Lehigh St., Allentown, was honored.

• The Delivering Freshness Award recognizes the store in each of the company’s operating divisions that achieved the highest customer satisfaction score. This included the Giant at 1241 Blakeslee Blvd. in Lehighton,

• The Delivering Kindness Award — Most Improved recognizes the store in each of the company’s operating divisions that saw the largest point increase in the annual team member engagement survey. In the East division, the GIANT at 2918 Easton Ave., in Bethlehem, was recognized.