The Giant Company Recognizes Top Performing Floral Team Members
September 17, 2025 | 3 min to read
In Carlisle, Pa., nearly 200 floral team members from The GIANT Company participated in their annual Floral Seminar, which focused on learning, creativity, and holiday planning. Kevin Prill, the floral category manager, emphasized the event's value in professional growth and inspiration through competitions and expert sessions. Twelve top performers were honored, along with three vendor partners for their support, reinforcing the company’s commitment to excellence in floral services and customer satisfaction.
CARLISLE, Pa. – The GIANT Company recently hosted its annual Floral Seminar, bringing together nearly 200 floral team members for a day full of learning, creating, celebrating the team, and planning for the upcoming holiday season. In addition, 12 team members were recognized as top performers from each region.
“Our annual Floral Seminar has become a signature event for learning, sharing ideas and, of course, designing, as part of our commitment to helping our team members grow,” said Kevin Prill, category manager, floral, The GIANT Company. “With sessions from some of the best in the business, a state-of the business review, and a ‘friendly’ design competition, our floral team is newly inspired to help our customers celebrate the big and little moments, and all the in-betweens.”
The award recipients, recognized as top performing floral lead in their respective regions, include:
- Lauren Currie, Lionville, Pa. GIANT
- Fiona Duckworth, Middletown, Pa. GIANT
- Caitlin Finnery, Bloomsburg Pa. GIANT
- Max Gilbert, Lancaster, Pa. GIANT
- Alexis Hassinger, State College Pa. GIANT
- Emily Manning, Harleysville, Pa. GIANT
- Marguerite Preston, Gettysburg Pa. GIANT
- Teagan Seely, Front Royal, Va. MARTIN’S
- Elissa Schleder, Coplay, Pa. GIANT
- Joan States, Richboro, Pa. GIANT
- Cassandra Webb, Brookhaven, Pa. GIANT
- Deb Widger, Huntington Valley, Pa. GIANT
In addition, three vendor partners were recognized for their partnership and support of The GIANT Company’s floral business. The Elite Flower and Hionis Greenhouses were each awarded Best Category Support and Beth O’Reilly with Dutchess Bouquets received the Vendor Recognition Award.
For more information about The GIANT Company’s floral department, including arrangements to help celebrate any occasion, visit giantfoodstores.com.
About The GIANT Company
The GIANT Company is a modern grocer with more than 35,000 team members dedicated to serving millions of neighbors and making a difference in local communities across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Founded in 1923 in Carlisle, Pa. The GIANT Company is known locally as GIANT, MARTIN’S, and GIANT Heirloom Market with 194 stores, online grocery services, pharmacies, and fuel stations to meet the ever-evolving needs of today’s customers. The GIANT Company is a company of Ahold Delhaize USA. For more information, visit the GIANT or MARTIN’S websites.