St. Paul, MN – July 23rd, 2026 - The INFRA community recently gathered in St. Paul, MN for a night of celebration at the 2026 Brix Awards Ceremony. From retailers to vendors to staff, The Brix Awards recognize the incredible work natural foods industry leaders undertake every day to make healthy, sustainable foods accessible to all. Each recipient truly exemplifies the values at the heart of our mission: strengthening our members through collaboration to forge a sustainable future.
Pat Sheridan, INFRA President & CEO commented, “As INFRA and the independent natural products community continue to grow, it's especially meaningful to recognize the people and organizations whose generosity, leadership, and vision strengthen something far bigger than themselves. These award recipients remind us that independent doesn't mean alone, it means choosing to build a stronger future together.”
Congratulations to this years’ winners! Your dedication to INFRA continues to raise the bar for excellence across the natural foods industry.
Member Awards
Cheryl Hughes Leadership Award – Terry Brett from Kimberton Whole Foods, Sasha Galitzki from New Moon Natural Foods
Trail Blazer Award – Healthy Living Market
Community Catalyst Award – Frazier Farms Market
Small But Mighty Award – Pass Health Foods, Highland Nutrition Center, Nature’s Way Easton, Simple Foods Market, Sandra’s Café & Health Food Store, Crow Wing Food Co-op
Retail Excellence Award – Manna Food Co-op, Mariposa Market, Natural Health Organic Foods
Equity in Action Award – Bi-Rite Market
Vendor Awards
Rookie of the Year Award – Little Sesame
Member Champion Award – TCHO
Sustainability Stewardship Award – Beyond Good
Leading Innovation Award – MyForest/MyBacon
Vendor Impact Award – Nordic Naturals
INFRA Staff Award
Catalyst Award – Sarah Super, Director of Growth & Member Adoption, The Good Collective
About INFRA
The Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA) is a cooperative of independent natural food and wellness retailers serving hundreds of communities across the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. INFRA offers independent natural food retailers the purchasing power, operational excellence, and peer support they need to thrive in today’s competitive grocery landscape. By making day-to-day operations easier, we empower retailers to focus on what really matters – making healthy, sustainable foods accessible to all. For more about INFRA, visit naturalfoodretailers.com or check out its social media channels: LinkedIn and Instagram.
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