Categories
Entries are judged in four categories:
- Category A: Small retailers: Companies with 1-49 stores
- Category B: Medium retailers: Companies with 50-249 stores
- Category C: Large retailers: Companies with 250+ stores
- Category D: International retailers: Companies operating outside of the U.S.
2026 Prizes
Finalists in each category will receive:
- 1 complimentary registration for the Future Leaders eXperience (transferable).
- The four Grand Prize winners will be recognized and receive a crystal award and USD 1,000 each!
People’s Pick Award
Finalists for the FMI 2026 Store Manager Awards qualify to be a part of the People's Pick Award contest. All finalists will be posted on FMI's website for one week and the nominee with the most votes by the end of the week wins a special trophy and $500 to celebrate their store employees.
Any new nominator must create an account to access the application.
If you have any questions please contact StoreManagerAwards@fmi.org.
FMI 2026 Store Manager Awards
Categories
Entries are judged in four categories:
- Category A: Small retailers: Companies with 1-49 stores
- Category B: Medium retailers: Companies with 50-249 stores
- Category C: Large retailers: Companies with 250+ stores
- Category D: International retailers: Companies operating outside of the U.S.
2026 Prizes
Finalists in each category will receive:
- 1 complimentary registration for the Future Leaders eXperience (transferable).
- The four Grand Prize winners will be recognized and receive a crystal award and USD 1,000 each!
People’s Pick Award
Finalists for the FMI 2026 Store Manager Awards qualify to be a part of the People's Pick Award contest. All finalists will be posted on FMI's website for one week and the nominee with the most votes by the end of the week wins a special trophy and $500 to celebrate their store employees.
Any new nominator must create an account to access the application.
If you have any questions please contact StoreManagerAwards@fmi.org.