Cornerstone Co-op Brand Awards
December 31, 2021

Bev Dare - Integrity 2021

Being honest, having consistent morals and doing the right thing when no one is watching are only a few of the wonderful ways we would describe Bev.

"She is always looking for ways to improve productivity and is sincere and honest with her team members"

"The Vermilion Food Store received a call from a customer because they had left a couple bags of groceries at the self checkouts, but they were unable to come back to the store right away because they lived near Dewberry. Bev confirmed that the bags were still there and let the customer know that she would personally deliver the groceries back to them. The customer was taken aback and was incredibly happy that Bev would go above and beyond for them"

 Julius Alib - Teamwork 2021

The first person to jump at any extra task, Julius is flexible, helpful & reliable in all aspects of his job.

"Julius is not only efficient but will be the first person to volunteer to do any extra tasks. His work ethic makes the rest of us really excel in our jobs because it pushes us to keep up with him. He has an excellent attitude, and everyone really enjoys working with him."

"Julius is very hardworking. He is like a one-man team. He makes all of us want to work harder to keep up with him."

"Julius is constantly putting a smile on the customer's faces as well as ours. He works so hard and totally crushes it everyday!"


Mark Gormley - Commitment 2021

Investing where we live, work and play. Mark demonstrates a high level of commitment in his job, owning it 365 days a year. Mark cares about his team and is willing to help wherever it is needed.

“If you ever phone the Wainwright Food Store, and ask for Mark, he’s going to be around to answer the phone. Sure, he might have to come inside after his “breath of fresh air”, but I honestly don’t think anyone in Cornerstone has spent more time in their location than Mr. Gormley. You can find Mark down any aisle or in any department lending a hand, whether he’s reaching the top shelf for a customer or in the butcher’s room reliving his glory days. After over 30 years of service (wow!) his attitude, his demeanor, and his commitment have only grown more impressive. Mark Gormley really sets the standard for Cornerstone.”

Lacy Wandler - Integrity 2020

Trust, Transparency and Accountability matter – Lacy demonstrates honesty, consistent morals and doing the right thing even when nobody is watching.

“One evening when a customer entered the grocery store with two small children, Lacy was quick to greet the customer and entertain her kids while the lady did her shopping. Once ringing in the order at the till, the customer was short about $20 for her Purchase Order. The customer was about to remove the diapers from the order when Lacy said she would cover the remaining amount. She explained that being a single mom herself, she knows how hard it can be. The customer was brought to tears and was very grateful for Lacy’s help.”


Graham Getz - Commitment 2020

Investing where we live, work and play, Graham demonstrate a high level of commitment in his job, owning it 365 days, maintain a healthy brand and lifestyle, work/life balance.

“Graham is very committed to the success of the overall organization, and he is equally committed to seeing team members and team leaders grow and develop to their full potential. He recognizes others for their contributions, and he is committed to his own self development. Graham is leading on the wellness front with incorporating a healthy lifestyle. His commitment to the discipline of his wellness program is inspiring and he does it without seeking attention.”

Gail Hurtubise - Teamwork 2020

Proudly living the brand in a high-performing culture – Gail exemplifies being flexible, reliable, respectful, helpful, and consistent in her work.

“Gail invests in her team every single day, believing them each to be a champion, and training them on a one-to-one basis so that they can succeed. She’s emotionally invested, like a mother to her children, and is excited for her team’s win more so than her own. If you’re on Gail’s team, you’re on the winning team.”

“Gail has a heart of gold and is always there for the team.”

Alice Moyer - Teamwork 2019

Proudly living the brand in a high-performing culture – Alice exemplifies being flexible, reliable, respectful, helpful, and consistent in her work.

“Alice always works past her time to complete her tasks and never complains. She shows consistency with not only her work ethics, with owners – internal and external. Alice will come and help whenever and wherever needed.”

Don Shaw - Integrity 2019

Trust, Transparency and Accountability matter – Don demonstrates honesty, consistent morals and doing the right thing even when nobody is watching.

“Don has always given me a hand whenever I have had questions, needed assistance and have had nowhere else to go. He has given a lot of personal time to assist with inventory and given us tips on how to make our inventory go smoother. As well, Don has answered questions for me when he is on days off, never asking anything in return.”

Virginia Watling - Commitment 2019

Investing where we live, work and play, Virginia demonstrates a high level of commitment in her job, owning it 365 days, maintaining a healthy brand, lifestyle, and work/life balance.

“Virginia is often seen working very early or late, long after everyone has gone home. She will not rest until she makes certain everyone is going to be paid their hard-earned money. The huge Kronos upgrade was challenging to many in Cornerstone. For Virginia, she worked hours – morning, night, and weekends diligently and in my opinion, displayed a dedication to her team far above the already high levels of dedication.