NGA Best Bagger Championship

History of the Best Bagger Competition

Bagging has been an important step for many supermarket employees who have pursued long and rewarding careers in the grocery industry. The National Grocers Association Best Bagger Championship features retailers with infectious company pride and an enthusiastic commitment to customer service.

The first Best Bagging contest was held in 1987 in Dallas, TX. The “Texas – Oklahoma Checkout Shootout” featured two contestants and former NFL Quarterback Terry Bradshaw as the emcee. Since then, NGA has branded and grown the event to feature more than 25 state bagging contestants.

2022 National Championship

Congratulations to 2022 Best Bagger Champion Alexa Sobsey of Nugget Market.

2018 Best Bagger Champion

L to R: Christopher Yemma (PepsiCo, Inc.), Alexa Sobsey (Nugget Market), Ted Balistreri (Chairman of the NGA Board of Directors) and Greg Ferrara (NGA President and CEO) 

Save the Date! 2023 Best Bagger National Championship

The NGA Show
February 26 - February 28

Caesars Forum

Las Vegas, NV

Sponsored by: PepsiCo
Best Bagger Contestants

Cheer on your state’s bagger as NGA celebrates over 30 years of bagging excellence at The NGA Show! Elite baggers from across the country vie for the championship title and a $10,000 cash prize during the evening event.

2023 State Competitions and Winners

California

California Winner: Coby Estrada, Nugget Market

Kentucky

Winner: Austin White, K-VAT Food Stores, Inc.

Massachusetts

Winner: Ernesto DaVeiga, Roche Bros. Supermarkets

Minnesota

Winner: Tyler Thorvig, Chris' Food Center

Utah

Winner: Karli West, Macey's

Virginia

Winner: Gaige Sisk, K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc.

Wisconsin

Winner: Gabi Doers, Metcalfe's Market

Iowa

Winner: Nolan McGregor, Fareway Stores

Texas

Winner: JDana Sparks, United Supermarket

Georgia 

Winner: Brennan Davenport, Publix

South Dakota 

Winner: Elijah Schipper, Fareway Stores

Rhode Island

Winner: Jianna Truppi, Dave's Marketplace

Nebraska 

Winner: Nathan Brtek, Lou's Thriftyway

Tennessee

Winner: Alexis Gilliam, K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc.

Best Bagger Handbook

Click below to view the Best Bagger Handbook outlining the official eligibility requirements, rules, and regulations for the National Championship.

Connect with us on Social Media

Twitter logo  Excited to see your state represented in the National Best Bagger contest? Use the hashtags, #BestBagger to share with the world why your state's contestant deserves to win the crown and take home bagging rights!

Interested in Hosting a Best Bagger Competition?

Please contact the NGA Best Bagger Coordinator at bestbagger@nationalgrocers.org.