Honorees
Retail Professionals Building Better Lives
The NRF Foundation Honors recognizes The Visionary – the most coveted award in retail – and The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future. We also award a community partner making an impact with our retail skills training and announce the recipients of our undergraduate scholarships.
The Visionary
The Visionary is the most coveted award in retail. For more than 100 years, the National Retail Federation has honored an individual who has served the industry with distinction throughout their career.
Pictured: The Visionary 2020: Michelle Gass, CEO of Kohls
The List
A dynamic group of retail leaders creating opportunities and sparking innovation.
RISE Up Partner of the Year
A dedicated partner that prepares people for life-changing careers through innovative use of the NRF Foundation’s training and credentialing program.
NRF Foundation Next Generation Scholarship
The highest honor that the NRF Foundation can bestow upon a student features a top award of $25,000 and recognition as an emerging leader in retail.
NRF Foundation Student Challenge
The team business competition provides undergraduates with real-world experience and up to $5,000 each.