Woodbridge Woman Receives YWCA Award

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Woodbridge resident Judy Barnhart was awarded a 2021 YWCA “Tribute to Women and Industry” award for her achievements as a data coordinator at Wakefern Food Corp.

The YWCA award recognizes the achievements and significant contributions made by women within their industries in managerial, executive, supervisory and/or professional roles, and is hosted by the YWCA of Union County.

Barnhart has been the data coordinator for the Fresh Bake division of Wakefern since 2009. Her job has evolved with the ever-changing needs of the food industry. Working with the procurement team, buyers and advertising to ensure the accuracy of each item, Barnhart provides support to more than 350 ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace and The Fresh Grocer stores.

The YWCA honors women who have excelled in their fields and made significant contributions to industry in executive, managerial and professional roles and to salute corporations whose policies and practices encourage high achievement by women and who promote equal advancement opportunities for women of diverse backgrounds.

For more information on this year’s award ceremony or honorees, visit: http://www.ywcatwinmidjersey.org/