Justin Samaniego

• Berlin Marathon (Sep 2019)
• BQ.2 Spring Chance Marathon (Apr 2023)
• Chicago Marathon (Oct 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
• Indianapolis Marathon (Nov 2019)
• London Marathon (April 2024)
• New York City Marathon (Nov 2021, 2022)
• Tokyo Marathon (Mar 2023)
• Virtual Chicago Marathon (Oct 2020)
• Virtual New York City Marathon (Oct 2020)

Recognition society that honors alumni for their contributions over consecutive fiscal years. I've received this annual recognition since 2016

Each quarter, our President and CEO will recognize employees whose behavior and performance exemplifies each of our five values: Serious About Safety, Where People Matter, We Are Valuable to Others, We Do What We Say, and Together We Win. All employees below the Director level, except for direct sellers and sales management, are eligible to be nominated for the Values Spotlight Awards.

Maroon Loyalty Society (2018-2021) - Recognized for the past four fiscal years (through June 2021) as a member of the University of Chicago's Leaders in Philanthropy Honor Roll for my financial contributions to support students and faculty, improve patient care, and make a difference in communities across Chicago and around the world.

Dean's Society (2018-2020) - Also recognized for three years (through June 2020) for being a member of the University of Chicago's Business School Dean’s… Show more

Maroon Loyalty Society (2018-2021) - Recognized for the past four fiscal years (through June 2021) as a member of the University of Chicago's Leaders in Philanthropy Honor Roll for my financial contributions to support students and faculty, improve patient care, and make a difference in communities across Chicago and around the world.

Dean's Society (2018-2020) - Also recognized for three years (through June 2020) for being a member of the University of Chicago's Business School Dean’s Society Show less

Members of this honor roll are recognized for igniting change on campus and in our community by supporting the University of Chicago during the fiscal year 2019. This recognition also acknowledges our philanthropic support and commitment to providing academic excellence to our students, faculty, and community

Selected by the 2018 awards committee to receive this annual award, which is given to Evening and Weekend MBA students who have made exceptional contributions while at Chicago Booth, in the areas of student life, leadership and community service. I’m honored to be one of four students selected from our entire graduating class

Selected to speak in front of 550 classmates and guests at Booth's Evening and Weekend MBA Graduation Celebration, hosted at the Art Institute in downtown Chicago

Selected by the 2017 Awards Committee in recognition of a student who excels in their efforts to increase the morale and sense of community at Chicago Booth, and encourages other community members to engage in activities that improve or promote the extended Chicago Booth community

Nominated for a quarterly 'Service and Solutions' award, which is given to team members who model one or more pillars of Grainger's be2x Growth Map. In other words, team members are nominated for the award by their peers as well as leaders as a recognition for their contributions, efforts and high-impact results on the company's growth strategy

Recognized two consecutive years as top male fundraiser for Charity Running Team for 2016 and 2015 efforts

Selected to be the program guide that leads the 6-week Grainger Emerging Leader (GEL) Program. This program brings together high-performing team members across the company and helps them build critical skills to prepare them for future leadership roles within the company. The guide is a business leader who facilitates [and sometimes, provides] the learning experience throughout the program.

Recognized by our leadership team for my personal commitment, dedication and performance towards our national coverage optimization program

Nominated and awarded by Senior Brand Leadership team for my contributions towards the career and professional development of team members

Selected to participate in the 6-week Grainger Emerging Leader (GEL) Program, which brings together professionals across the company who have demonstrated strong potential to become future people leaders within their respective departments

Nominated and awarded for impressive team collaboration with our sales teams in the Northeast region

Recognized by our Inclusion & Diversity team for my strong leadership and personal dedication in helping provide opportunities for our members to become role models and sought after leaders throughout the Grainger organization

Awarded three times for outstanding achievement by obtaining the following metrics:
> 104.5% of goal for H1 2010
> 102.9% of goal for Q1 2010
> 108.1% of goal for Q4 2009