FEATURE
The eighth-annual TWIC Awards Gala recognized the largest number of winners in the program’s history.
CELEBRATING THE 2021 TOP WOMEN IN CONVENIENCE An awards gala, held against the backdrop of the 2021 NACS Show, brought together the c-store industry to applaud the achievements of 74 outstanding women By Angela Hanson in two years, top female leaders from throughout the convenience store industry were celebrated in person during Convenience Store News’ 2021 Top Women in Convenience (TWIC) Awards Gala, held Oct. 6 at the Marriott Marquis Chicago following day two of the 2021 NACS Show.
FOR THE FIRST TIME
The eighth-annual TWIC Awards Gala honored the achievements of 74 exceptional women from the industry's retailer, wholesaler and supplier communities. TWIC is the first and only convenience store industry awards program that recognizes women for outstanding contributions to their companies and the industry overall. “I’m very happy to report there is no shortage of talent in the convenience store industry,” Paula Lashinsky, CSNews’ vice president and brand director, said during her opening remarks. She listed resilience, strength, creativity and innovation as some of the common traits shared among the night’s honorees.
Senior-Level Leader Krystal Forbes (center) was one of the night’s honorees.
The 2021 TWIC class includes five Women of the Year, 31 Senior-Level Leaders, 27 Rising Stars, and 12 Mentors. The Women of the Year are Ericka Ayles, managing director and chief financial officer of Yesway; Renee Bacon, senior vice president of sales and operations for Murphy USA Inc.; Melanie Isbill, chief marketing officer at RaceTrac Petroleum Inc.; Marissa Jarratt, chief marketing officer for 7-Eleven Inc.; and Lisa Koenig, head of global communications at Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc./Circle K.
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