Click here for the full winners list for the 2026 Convenience Store News Outstanding Independents Awards.

As an independent store serving a rural community, Green Pond Grocery combines professional retail standards with the ...

Each location is tailored to the specific community it serves, with in-store signage reflecting local character and interests ...

Family-owned and -operated since 1982, Rainbow Market is led by a father-daughter team that reflects both continuity and ...

The Houston-based chain stands out for its use of technology and data to maximize business value.

Zelmo's Zip In was built on the belief that convenience retail can be more than transactions and turnover. In an industry ...

Located in the rural community of Preston, The Store at Preston is owned by Mike and Renee Cassidy, who go to great lengths ...

Its 14 convenience stores in four states are guided by a commitment to foodservice excellence and community leadership.

Owner Hunter Haskiell opened the first The Point Convenience store while juggling long hours as a power plant operator and ...

Phil's One Stop is a family-owned convenience store chain founded in 1985. Owned by Phil and Renee Carper, the company has ...

While the branding is cheeky, the business is serious about its c-stores being reliable partners in each store's community.

The grand-prize winner is proof that meaningful community investment and strong business performance go hand in hand.