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Sunshine Ace Hardware and Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware honored 19 associates with Core Value Awards, a companywide recognition program celebrating employees whose leadership and actions exemplify guiding principles at the family-owned business.
Rob Brehm, a lead B2B account executive, received the Don Q. Wynn Associate of the Year Award, which recognizes a team member who embodies all 10 core values while contributing to its mission. Don Wynn founded Sunshine Ace Hardware in 1958.
Melinda Lawmaster, an accounts payable clerk, earned the Anne Wynn Humanitarian of the Year Award, which honors an associate’s ongoing commitment to the community through service, volunteerism and participation in community and charity events, including company-sponsored events. Anne Wynn was Don Wynn’s wife and a passionate community advocate.
“Each of our associates exemplify the company’s core values, but Rob and Melinda are inspirational leaders who really take our mission to heart,” says Michael Wynn, president of Sunshine Ace Hardware and Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware. “Today’s consumers have a lot of choices, but anyone who walks into a Sunshine Ace Hardware or Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware store can expect superior customer service from Rob, Melinda and 500 other associates who truly go the extra mile with each and every interaction.”
In addition to the two major awards, Sunshine Ace Hardware and Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware also selected employees to represent each of the company’s 10 core values: Deliver Sunshine; Care for Your Neighbor; Build Honest Relationships; Inspire Confidence; Own It; Be Humble; Support Each Other; Create Solutions through Imagination; Love, Laugh, Work Hard; and Drive Results.
