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Scholarship
Employee of the Year
Honoring Ron Myers
The Tribal Convenience Store Association proudly recognizes three outstanding Tribal convenience store employees each year at the Fall Membership Meeting.
This award honors the legacy of Ron Myers, a founding member of TCSA and a dedicated advocate for the principle of Tribes Helping Tribes. His commitment to collaboration, leadership, and the success of Tribal businesses continues to inspire our membership today.
Nominations are now closed! We encourage all TCSA members to nominate deserving employees for this prestigious honor.
About the Award
The Employee of the Year Award recognizes individuals who consistently demonstrate exceptional performance, leadership, customer service, professionalism, and commitment to their Tribal community.
This award celebrates employees who go above and beyond in their roles, make meaningful contributions to their organizations, and positively impact the communities they serve.
Who Can Nominate?
All TCSA members in good standing are eligible to submit nominations, which will be evaluated by a dedicated committee.
Who Is Eligible?
Full-time and part-time employees of TCSA Member Tribes’ c-stores.
Nomination Criteria
Nominees should exhibit:
- Leadership within their organization.
- Commitment to excellence in their work.
- Loyalty to their customers and employer.
- Superior customer service.
- Positive contributions to their community outside of work.
Past Winners
2024
- Hugo Guzman Lopez, Inventory Control Clerk at Kamilche Trading Post
Nominated by Audelia Araiza - Patricia Johnson, Assistant Manager at Tahoma Express 2
Nominated by John Haworth - Ron Rosen, Store Manager at Camas Plaza Nisqually Markets
Nominated by Sam Roark
2023
- Janice Joe, Grocery Clerk at Swinomish Markets
Nominated by Riko Eveland - Leah Roberston, Store Manager at Tahoma Express #2
Nominated by Jeny Roe - Triston Mesteth, Shift Supervisor for Nisqually Markets
Nominated by Paul Kenned
2022
- Britteny Grossglass, Samcor Fuel & Tobacco
Nominated by: Marie Murray, General Manager, Samcor Fuel & Tobacco - Jenna Raffelson, Inventory Specialist, Cowlitz Crossing
Nominated by: Sara Englehart, Store Manager, Cowlitz Crossing - Virene Keating, Assistant Store Manager, Marine View Ventures
Nominated by: Michael Shamblin, General Manager, Marine View Ventures
2021
- Ed Rosen, Store Manager, Nisqually Markets.
Nominated by: Tony Liberal, Director of Operations, Nisqually Markets - Josh Robinson, Store Supervisor, Cowlitz Crossing.
Nominated by: Sara Englehart, Store Manager, Cowlitz Crossing - Trisha Munn, Assistant Store Manager, Marine View Ventures
Nominated by: Michael Shamblin, General Manager, Marine View Ventures.
2020
- Merton “Chief” Soloman, Associate with Colville Fuels – Tribal Trails
Nominated by John MacClain, Tribal Employment Rights Office Director, The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. - Keesha Jefferson, Assistant Manager, Fisherman’s Cove Store.
Nominated by Shannon Horne, Director of Retail Operations, Lummi Commercial Company. - Denise Zunie, Assistant Manager, Cowlitz Tobacco Outlet.
Nominated by Marie Murray, Manager, Cowlitz Tobacco Outlet, Cowlitz Tribe.
2019
- Tim Busch, Cowlitz Crossing
- Editha Laureta, Tahoma Market
- David Gutenkauf, Quil Ceda Village
2018
- Karen Solomon, Fisherman’s Cove
- Lisa Turner, End of the Trail #2
- Barbie Weaver, Kamilche Trading Post
2017
- Gene Wright, Nooksack Market Center
- Linda Barron, Masi Shop – PME
- Shawn Hartzog, Nisqually Markets
2016
- Chanel Rutt, Marine View Ventures
- Kathleen Inama, 206 Tobacco & Fine Spirits