Penelope Hodgson

Proudly Serving: Sobeys #772 Tacoma Drive, Dartmouth, NS

Position: Front End Manager

Core Value: Get it Done with Passion and Integrity

Pennie, who has been with Sobeys for almost 40 years and has been nominated for the Value Champion honour three times, has gained a reputation for being someone co- workers can count on. Last winter, during a blizzard that was blanketing the city, Pennie came in on her own time at 10:30p.m. to help out on the front end, which was busy with customers stocking up to weather the storm. Staying until past midnight, Pennie then drove several employees home through the driving snow. Early the next morning, Pennie was one of the first people back at work, calling other co-workers to tell them to stay home and off the roads. When the store closed a few hours later, Pennie again ensured all employees made it home safely. “Working here is the greatest job you could ever have,” says Pennie, emotional at the thought of the past four decades. “It’s just very rewarding.”