West Seattle Thriftway is receiving national recognition today for "Fromage Fantastique" a cheese promotion that proved to be both beautiful and very successful.

The National Grocer’s Association (NGA), a trade association representing the independent sector of the food distribution/grocery industry holds an annual contest to recognize the best in the business at Marketing and Merchandising called the “Creative Choice Awards” where they are a winner!

West Seattle Thriftway won Best Small Store Winner (1-15 Locations), Perimeter Department Event (for those not in the business Perimeter Department means departments like Deli, Produce, Bakery etc.) for “Fromage Fantastique” a three-day sale in the gourmet cheese department where all cheese was 25% off for three days in conjunction with in-store cheese tastings. The event was organized by Irene Davis, Cheese Specialist, and Michele Grasso, Marketing Manager, who are headed to Las Vegas to accept the award.