Mollie Stone's Markets has been awarded the prestigious "Business Award" by SAMCEDA as part of their 2008 Awards of Excellence Program.

SAMCEDA, "The Voice of Business on the Peninsula" honored companies and organizations they believe serve as a model of "best practices," demonstrating the standard of excellence that exists in the Bay Area. The Business Award was presented to Mollie Stone's in recognition of innovation, good management and overall success. This award also saluted contributions to the community though community service by Mollie Stone's employees and management team. The winners were announced at the awards event luncheon held March 26, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in San Mateo. At this awards luncheon, Mollie Stone's was also recognized as a finalist for the Community Service Award.

"Mollie Stone's is thrilled to receive this award for outstanding business practices from such a reputable organization as SAMCEDA," said David Bennett, co-owner of Mollie Stone's Markets. "We are especially pleased SAMCEDA acknowledged the commitment our employees show in giving back to the San Mateo County community, our commitment to green initiatives and our innovative management policies. This is a great honor for our company."

Mollie Stone's is a locally owned, independent supermarket chain with stores in Sausalito, Greenbrae, San Francisco (Pacific Heights and Tower Market), Palo Alto, Burlingame, San Mateo and San Bruno. Mollie Stone's provides shoppers with necessity and passion shopping, offering them the "Best of Both Worlds." Along with organic and natural food, Mollie Stone's carries a complete selection of grocery items, from national brand groceries, dairy, deli and frozen food to organic beef and produce. For more information, please call David Bennett at (415) 289-5720 x 225 or visit www.molliestones.com or www.samceda.org.