Awards and Recognition

At SpartanNash, our talented Associates have helped us earn an award-winning reputation. But don’t just take our word for it. Here are a few of the awards and recognition SpartanNash has earned.

Fortune 500

2015-2023

Ranked #1 on “Hottest Companies on the Fortune 500” list — 2015

World’s Most Admired Companies — 2013

Great Place to Work® Certified

2023-2025

America’s Greatest Workplaces

Newsweek

2024

America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Newsweek

2024

America’s Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters

Newsweek

2024

Best Companies to Work For

U.S. News & World Report

2024

Best of the Best

U.S. Veterans Magazine

2023

Top 25 Most Flexible Companies

Indeed.com — 2022

America’s Best Employers By State

Ranked #37 in Michigan — 2019

Creative Choice Awards

National Grocers Association – 2024

Winner – Outstanding Marketer Award
Winner – Connections Through Omnichannel (SpartanNash Influencer League)
Winner - Excellence in ESG Award, presented by Kellanova (SpartanNash Family Fare In Your Neighborhood)
Honorable Mention – Grand Opening or Remodel (SpartanNash Family Fare Conversion)

The American Business Awards

Bronze Stevie® Award Winner, Corporate & Community – Employee Engagement Event — 2023

Bronze Stevie® Award Winner, Most Valuable Corporate Response — 2022

Top 3PL & Cold Storage Provider

Food Logistics — 2015-18 and 2023-24

Recognizing SpartanNash Logistics — part of SpartanNash’s food distribution segment — for supply chain optimization and high-service logistics solutions

Top Women in Grocery

Progressive Grocer

Since 2012, 126 female SpartanNash Associates have been recognized for their leadership in the retail food and grocery industries

West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® Elite Winner

The National Association for Business Resources — 2024

West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®

The National Association for Business Resources — 2013-2024

The Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness®

The National Association for Business Resources — 2019-2023

Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation®

The National Association for Business Resources — 2013-2024

Midwest Innovator of the Year

The Shelby Report

2021

Awards and Recognition

Fortune 500

Great Place to Work® Certified

America’s Greatest Workplaces

America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

America’s Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters

Best Companies to Work For

Best of the Best

Top 25 Most Flexible Companies

America’s Best Employers By State

Creative Choice Awards

The American Business Awards

Top 3PL & Cold Storage Provider

Top Women in Grocery

West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® Elite Winner

West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®

The Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness®

Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation®

Midwest Innovator of the Year

Best Companies to Work for in Grocery Supplies

Best Companies to Work for In The Midwest

Michigan’s Best and Brightest in Wellness®

Gold Plate Award

Food Solutions Company of the Year

The PG 100: North America’s Top Retailers of Food and Consumables

Veteran-Friendly Employer

Bronze Medal

Winning Company

SmartWay partner

Military Friendly® Employer

Military Friendly® Brand