Congressman Robert Aderholt Receives NGA Spirit of America Award
Washington, DC – The National Grocers Association (NGA) recently presented U.S. Rep. Aderholt (R-AL-4) with its prestigious Spirit of America Award, recognizing his leadership and support of the independent grocery industry.
Aderholt, a native of Haleyville, Alabama and dedicated advocate for the grocery sector, received the award during the Alabama Grocers Assocation’s (AGA) annual show at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in Destin, Florida.
Established in 1982, the NGA Spirit of America Award honors key industry and community leaders in the areas of community service and government relations on behalf of the independent supermarket industry. NGA has proudly presented this award to distinguished individuals who serve the grocery industry and the public interest, including Presidents George H.W. Bush and Gerald Ford.
“We were thrilled to present Congressman Aderholt with the Spirit of America award, recognizing his unwavering commitment to our nation’s values and his tireless efforts in championing the causes that matter most to our community,” said Ellie Taylor, AGA president and CEO.
Greg Ferrara, NGA president and CEO, added, “Congressman Aderholt has been instrumental in legislative efforts supporting the industry. We are thankful for his continued leadership and dedication to championing policies benefiting the grocery sector.”
A graduate of Birmingham-Southern College, Aderholt continued his studies at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, graduating in 1990 before beginning his career in public service.
In 1996, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he has served for over two decades. He has held several key positions, including chairing the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies.
In addition to his work in Congress, Aderholt has been a staunch supporter of numerous initiatives to bolster the food industry and improve food security across the nation.
About AGA
The mission of the Alabama Grocers Association is to promote the growth and success of the food industry in the state of Alabama through advocacy, education, public relations and networking. For more information, visit https://alabamagrocers.org/.
About NGA
Washington, D.C.-based NGA is the national trade association representing the retail and wholesale community grocers that comprise the independent sector of the food distribution industry. An independent retailer is a privately owned or controlled food retail company operating a variety of formats. The independent grocery sector is accountable for about 1.2 percent of the nation’s overall economy and is responsible for generating more than $250 billion in sales, 1.1 million jobs, $39 billion in wages and $36 billion in taxes. NGA members include retail and wholesale grocers located in every congressional district across the country, as well as state grocers’ associations, manufacturers and service suppliers. For more information about NGA, visit www.nationalgrocers.org.
