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.
2023 National Championship

Congratulations to 2023 Best Bagger Champion Karli West of Macey’s in Utah!
Save the Date! 2024 Best Bagger National Championship
The NGA Show
March 10-12
Caesars Forum Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
Sponsored by: 

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.
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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.