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Congrats to Terry Tryggeseth for being recognized for his Community Service! This is the second time Terry has been honored with the WGA Community Service Award. The surprise presentation was held Tuesday, August 29th at Trig's Headquarters. He was nominated by Nate Vollmer from T.A. Solberg Co., Inc.

Terry has worked at Trig’s for over 30 years, but has spent many more in the grocery industry. This fall he will be retiring as Store Director at the Eagle River store. Year round, Terry is always seeking out ways Trigs can help the local community, with an emphasis on law enforcement, the local VFW Veteran's group, and the local schools. At Trig’s he has helped institute a new scheduling and forecasting program, saving the company thousands of dollars. 

When local high school bands were honored with an invitation to participate in the Rose Bowl last January, Terry was leading the fundraising charge. The Eagle River store has been a main contributor to the Feed Our Rural Kids (FORK) program and Terry has organized countless food drives, fundraising events, and donations for this group. “Terry gets our team members involved and educates them on the importance of support for these types of groups,” says Nate Vollmer.  

Terry has a passion for supporting local veterans and many of their fundraising efforts, including a special event called “Cupcakes for Vets” which occurs every year on Memorial Day. When it comes to local law enforcement and fire departments, Terry is sure to collaborate with them to help fundraise for key equipment and training needs. Over the years, proceeds raised have helped to purchase body cameras, safety training and equipment, and K9 units. Taking care of the people who take care of the community is tremendously important to Terry. 

Each week a WGA Award Winner will be highlighted in the Weekly Special.

Keep an eye out to learn more about the winners!

Register For The WGA Innovation Expo!

THE EXPO IS COMING IN HOT! Register for Wisconsin Grocers Innovation Expo TODAY here!

• Check out the Educational Sessions speakers
• Have your front end workers compete in the Great Wisconsin Bag-Off
• Plan ahead with the schedule of events
• Share your stores cake decorating talent in the Wisconsin Cake Decorating Championship
• Get the full rundown of the what the WGA has been doing at the Annual Meeting and Association Report Wednesday, October 18th at 10:30am

Competitions at the Expo

The Great Wisconsin Bag-Off

Make sure you have a bagger to represent your store at the Great Wisconsin Bag-Off! Each store can send ONE front end staffer to compete in the competition. They will compete against other baggers from across the state for a chance to represent your store and Wisconsin at the National Grocers Association Show in 2024.

Registration is open now!

If you have any questions contact

Lauren Barnes

Wisconsin Cake Decorating Championship

Show off your cake decorating skills! This year the competition will have two categories: Smash Cakes showcasing a Lil' Monster theme and 3D Cakes showcasing a Spooky Stories theme. Competitors can be students/beginners (less than 3 years experience) or professionals (3+ years of experience).

Register today!

If you have any questions contact

Jessica Hoover