People Who Made a Difference is an annual recognition presented by Mass Market Retailers and Chain Drug Review, honoring the executives whose leadership, innovation, and vision are shaping the future of the retail and consumer products industry.
We are now accepting nominations for the 2026 class. We invite nominations for outstanding leaders in three industry sectors: Retailer, Supplier, and Service Provider.
Past honorees represent the pinnacle of leadership across retail and consumer products, including senior executives from Walmart, Walgreens, CVS Health, Kroger, Wakefern, Hy-Vee, Ulta Beauty, Dollar General, Meijer, Mondelēz, Gallo, Kenvue, Procter & Gamble, and NielsenIQ. Together, they reflect the breadth, diversity, and excellence of leadership shaping the future of the industry.
If you know someone whose accomplishments merit recognition, we encourage you to submit a nomination via the form below.
Thank you for helping us recognize the People Who Make a Difference across the retail industry.
Learn more about last year's honorees here.