Awards & Recognition
For generations, Mackenthun’s Fine Foods has been committed to serving our communities with exceptional products, outstanding service, and a dedication to giving back. These awards and recognitions reflect the support of our customers, the hard work of our employees, and the relationships we’ve built throughout the years. We are honored to be recognized and grateful for the opportunity to serve the communities we call home.
We are proud of to be awarded Retailer of the Year by the Minnesota Grocers Association.
2012 – Single Store
2013 – Single Store
2014 – Single Store
2015 – Single Store
2016 – Single Store
2019 – Twin Cities Region
2020 – Twin Cities Region
2022 – Southwest Region
2023 –Â Southwest Region
2024 – Soutwest Region
2025 – Beer, Wine, and Spirits
2026Â – Beer, Wine, and Spirits
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Dietitian Awards
2026 – Outstanding Preceptor Award Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietics
2025 – Silver Penguin Award for Retail Dietitian for Frozen Food Month Awarded by National Frozenand Refridgerated Food Association
2025 – Silver Penguin Award for Retail Dietitian for National Dairy Month Awarded by National Frozen and Refridgerated Food Association
2022 – mspWellness Champion Awarded by Minneapolis Regional Chamber
2022 – Top Health Care Proffessionals Awarded by Marquis Who’s Who
2022 – Influential People of Minnesota Awarded by Voyage MagazineÂ
2021 – Retail Dietitian of the Year Runner Up Awarded by Retail Dietitian Business Alliance
Meat Counter and Seafood Awards
2025 – Silver Minnesota’s Best Seafood RetailerÂ
2025 – Gold Minnesota’s Best Sausage and Brat
2024 – Certified Angus Beef LLC Retail Rookie of the Year Award
2023 – Minnesota Association of Meat Processors Reserve Grand Champion for Cooked Summer Sauage
2021 – Bronze Winner for Best Butcher/Meat Shop
2026 Awards
Silver Penguin Award for Overall Marketing
Silver Penguin Award for Social Media
2025 Awards
Silver Penguin for Social Media Campaign Frozen Food MonthÂ
Silver Penguin in Store Display for the Month of March
Silver Penguin in Social Media Campaign for the Month of March
Silver Penguin in Community Involvement for the Month of June
Silver Penguin in Social Media Campaign for the Month of JuneÂ
Best of West Lakes Best CateringÂ
Best of West Lakes Best Grocery Store
 Minnesota Best – Best Grocer Best CateringÂ
Carver County Best in 13 CategoriesÂ
MGA Bag Hunger Silver Plate Best Creative PartnershipÂ
Readers Choice Best of Carver County Caribou Best Coffee/Tea
2024 Awards
Silver Penguin Award for Instore DisplayÂ
Silver Penguin Award for Community Involvement
Silver Plate Award Best Innovative Marketing
Best of West Lakes Area Best Grocery and Best CateringÂ
Best of Carver County Best Grocery Store and Best CurbsideÂ
Business of the year Waconia ChamberÂ
Business of the Year Lonsdale ChamberÂ
Unfi Circle of Excellence Central Independent Performance WinnerÂ
CCFC Aware in PhilanthrophyÂ
2023 Awards
Best of Waconia Award
mspWellness Champion
Silver Plate Best Community Hunger SupportÂ
2022 Awards
Silver Plate Best Community Hunger SupportÂ
Best of Carver County Best Grocery Store, Best Deli, and Best PharmacyÂ
Neighborhood Favorite
2021 Awards
Silver Plate Bag Hunger Best Community Hunger SupportÂ
MN Retailer Association Social Responsibility Award
Best of Carver County Bet Grocery StoreÂ
Best of Carver County Best DeliÂ
Best of Carver County Best Catering
People Choice Best Grocery StoreÂ
Peoples Choice Best DeliÂ
Peoples Choice Best Catering
MOHR Outstanding disability EmployerÂ
Social Responsibility Award Winner
