Several Runza® Restaurant (www.runza.com) locations, managers, employees and Runza® National Corporate Office staff members received top honors at the company’s annual meeting.

Ethan McClellen, of the 84th & Holdrege location, received the Presidential Excellence award.

Julie Churilla, also of the 84th & Holdrege location, received the Runza® Rock Star award.

Monica Griffin, assistant manager of the 11th & Cornhusker Runza®, received the assistant manager of the year honor.

Jason Thiele, managing partner of the 27th & Superior store, was honored with the L.E.A.D.E.R. of the Year award.

The 40th & Yankee Hill location earned the Store of the Year title for their sales category. Additionally, Joey Kreifels, managing partner, was recognized as Manager of the Year.

Chris Zeeb, Executive Chief & District Supervisor, Josh Doten, Technology Systems Manager, Erica Duncan, Accounting Associate, and Carrie Guess, District Supervisor, were awarded Corporate Office Employee of the Year honors.

The Speed of Service Excellence honor was given to the 27th & Superior Runza® location. Jason Thiele accepted the award on behalf of the staff.

Several Lincoln locations earned the Improvement in Store Profitability award; UNL-Student Union, 40th & Yankee Hill, 27th & Pine Lake and 33rd & Hwy 2.

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