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On Sunday, Oct. 2, CStore Decisions honored Worcester, Mass.-based Nouria Energy with the 2022 Chain of the Year award at Jardin Restaurant at Encore at the Wynn in Las Vegas. The event was held on the second night of the National Association of Convenience Stores Show (NACS). John Lofstock, editor-in-chief of CStore Decisions, introduced Nouria and the award, highlighting the chain’s commitment to growth, leadership and treating its team with respect. He noted that these qualities, along with hard work, are found in convenience store chains throughout the industry. “While we are here to honor Nouria, this is very much a night to celebrate the work being done by the entire industry. And family-owned businesses like Nouria very much remain the backbone of our great industry,” he said. Lofstock praised c-stores for their commitment to the customer, particularly through the struggles of the past few years. “We are a symbol of devotion to hard work, innovation and unity,” Lofstock said.
Left: Thomas Trkla, CEO of Yesway (the 2021 Chain of the Year Winner), presents Tony El-Nemr, CEO of Nouria, with the 2022 Chain of the Year trophy. Above (top image): Tony El-Nemr holds the Chain of the Year trophy surrounded by his sons, Fouad El-Nemr and Badih El-Nemr — both executive vice presidents in the family business. Above (bottom image): The Nouria team celebrates at the Chain of the Year award dinner.
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