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CSP names 2026 Category Manager of the Year finalists

Vote through Jan. 12 to choose the best leaders in behind the counter, center store, foodservice, technology and more

By CSP Staff on Dec. 18, 2025

CSP is proud to announce the finalists in its 2026 Category Manager of the Year (CMOY) Awards, nominated by the convenience-store community.

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Nominations open for CSP’s 2026 Category Manager of the Year awards

Winners across 8 categories to be recognized at Convenience Retailing University in February

By CSP Staff on Oct. 31, 2025

CSP is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Category Manager of the Year awards.

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Dispensed Beverages Category Manager of the Year Award

Love's Holly MacFarlane Takes Home Dispensed Beverages Category Manager of the Year Award

By Chuck Ullie on Apr. 08, 2024

Her forecasted trends include perceived better-for-you flavors and drinks at convenience stores, such as flavored teas, lemonades, energy lemonades and energy drinks.

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Category Manager of the Year Award

MAPCO's Beth Barron Wins Category Manager of the Year Award for Behind the Counter

By Diane Adam on Apr. 05, 2024

Barron has more than 20 years of experience in convenience.

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CSP names 2026 Category Manager of the Year finalists

By CSP Staff on Dec. 18, 2025

CSP is proud to announce the finalists in its 2026 Category Manager of the Year (CMOY) Awards, nominated by the convenience-store community.

Read

Nominations open for CSP's 2026 Category Manager of the Year Awards

By CSP Staff on Oct. 31, 2025

CSP is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Category Manager of the Year awards.

Read

Love's Holly MacFarlane Takes Home Dispensed Beverages Category Manager of the Year Award

By Chuck Ullie on Apr. 08, 2024

Her forecasted trends include perceived better-for-you flavors and drinks at convenience stores, such as flavored teas, lemonades, energy lemonades and energy drinks.

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