A Special Plate for Special Family Meals

Promoting and Advancing Petroleum Marketing, Retail Grocery, and Convenience Stores in West Virginia

Driving Local Business and Community Growth Across West Virginia

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OMEGA is a West Virginia-based organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the business interests of the state’s petroleum marketing, retail grocery, and convenience store industries.

As a network of over 225 locally owned businesses, OMEGA actively promotes cooperation, advocates for favorable legislation, and provides education and resources to its members. With over 50,000 employees, OMEGA members significantly contribute to the state’s economy, generating more than 10% of all state taxes and supporting local communities through scholarships, charitable donations, and civic involvement.

OMEGA is committed to fostering industry growth while serving West Virginians with essential services like fuel, food, and convenience.

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OMEGA offers three types of membership: Convenience Store Members, Petroleum Marketer Members, and Grocer Members, all of which play a vital role in providing fuel, food, and essentials across West Virginia. As a liaison with state and national agencies, OMEGA works closely with organizations like NACS, PMAA, FMI, and the N.G.A. to advocate on behalf of its members.

We keep members informed through newsletters, legislative updates, an online resource hub, and educational seminars. Additional member benefits include access to the Encova Workers’ Compensation Discount Program and participation in our annual Trade Expo and fundraising efforts for children’s charities. OMEGA is here to support, advocate, and enhance the success of our industry members.

At the FMI Foundation, we have our own version of the special plate—the Gold Plate Awards. Since 2013, we’ve been using the Gold Plate Awards to highlight the outstanding programs implemented by the food industry to encourage family meals. The award recognizes outstanding programs that food retailers and suppliers have implemented to encourage families to share more meals, together at home, more often.

By: Kelli Windsor, Senior Manager for Member and Digital Communications, Food Marketing Institute <img src="http://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/gold-plate-awards.tmb-large-350-.png?sfvrsn=1" data-displaymode="Thumbnail" alt="Gold Plate Awards" title="Gold Plate Awards" style="float: right; margin: 10px;" /> My mom was always looking for ways to reward the good behaviors of family members. When my brother and I were growing up we had a special plate—it was red, larger than our normal plates and had phrases like “You Rock” or “You’re Special” around the rim. If you had done something superior, really exemplary, Mom broke out the special plate for you at a family meal. It might have been for getting straight A’s, or my Dad getting a professional recognition. Sometimes she would bring out the special plate for friends visiting with exciting news or for recognizing the good deeds a family member did. Regardless of the reason, the special plate always had the desired effect—it showcased the achievements of my family and made each of us feel extra appreciated. At the <a href="http://www.fmi.org/foundation">FMI Foundation</a>, we have our own version of the special plate—the <a href="http://www.fmi.org/family-meals/be-recognized/gold-plate-award?utm_source=gold_plate_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=NFMM16">Gold Plate Awards</a>. Since 2013, we’ve been using the Gold Plate Awards to highlight the outstanding programs implemented by the food industry to encourage family meals.  The award recognizes outstanding programs that food retailers and suppliers have implemented to encourage families to share more meals, together at home, more often. In 2016 the Goal Plate Awards will recognize retailer and supplier programs that creatively participate in <a href="http://www.fmi.org/family-meals?utm_source=gold_plate_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=NFMM16">National Family Meals Month</a> in September. The following criteria will be used in the selection of Gold Plate Award winning programs: <ul> <li>Reach of program – breadth, depth and number of people that the program reaches</li> <li>Originality/Creativity</li> <li>Promotion of National Family Meals Month</li> <li>Corporate participation – level of company/store-wide involvement</li> <li>Ability to scale and replicate the program </li> </ul> Winning companies will be selected in four categories: <ul> <li>Category A: Small retailers (Companies with 1-49 stores)</li> <li>Category B: Medium retailers (Companies with 50-199 stores)</li> <li>Category C: Large retailers (Companies with 200+ stores)</li> <li>Category D: Suppliers </li> </ul> The 2016 Gold Plate Award Winners will be announced at <a href="http://www.fmi.org/mw2016">FMI’s Midwinter Executive Conference</a> . Applications for the Gold Plate Awards are now open and are due by October 30, 2016. Learn more at <a href="http://www.fmi.org/GoldPlateAwards">www.FMI.org/GoldPlateAwards</a>.

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Supporting West Virginia Communities

OMEGA members play a vital role in West Virginia, supporting communities through substantial tax contributions and a wide-reaching presence across the state. With over 55% of the population living in border counties, our members are dedicated to serving both local and regional needs. Beyond business, we’re proud to give back, having contributed over $3.1 million to children’s charities since 2003, reflecting our commitment to making a positive difference.