Celebrating the Future—Stream the 2021 Young Retailer of the Year Virtual Event

After the success of last year’s virtual event, the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) hosted its 2021 Young Retailer of the Year ceremony virtually on May 5.

For 25 years, NHPA has highlighted the achievements of independent home improvement retailers 35 years old and younger through its Young Retailer of the Year program. The program honors retailers in three categories: sales under $2 million; sales above $2 million; and multistore operations. This year marked the first time NHPA has included paint retailers in the award program after the organization expanded its membership to include paint and decorating retailers in 2020.

The virtual celebration was an opportunity for the entire independent channel to gather and celebrate the next generation of independent home improvement and paint retailers. Honorees had the chance to thank their families, communities and co-workers at the virtual event.

The 2021 Young Retailer of the Year virtual ceremony is available to stream now. Visit YourNHPA.org/yroty.

Meet the 2021 Honorees

Under $2M in Annual Sales

Colton and Danielle Hallgren—owners of Osage Hardware in Osage City, Kansas
Alexandria Lavaroni—manager of Treat’s General Store in San Andreas, California
Tyler Nowochin—owner of Nowco Home Hardware in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada

Over $2M in Annual Sales

Dani Estenger—purchasing manager of Center Hardware & Supply Co. Inc. in San Francisco
Robin Smith—president and co-owner of Petersburg Hardware in Petersburg, Indiana
Jonathan South—store manager of Teghtmeyer Ace Hardware in Columbia City, Indiana

Multiple Stores

Jay Donnelly—vice president of Flanagan Paint & Supply in St. Louis
Ryan Rennells—general manager of Home Central in Owego, New York

Thank You to Our Sponsors
This program would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. These companies have invested in the future of the independent home improvement channel.