Powerstation Events

What does it take to turn an evening of recognition into an unforgettable celebration? A little creativity, a lot of collaboration, and a production team that brings it all together.

On October 29, 2026, Connecticut's food industry leaders gathered at Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino's Earth Ballroom for the 2026 CFA Food Industry Champions Celebration. Powerstation Events was proud to help bring this special evening to life, providing everything from pre-event video production to the final details on stage.

Setting the Stage for a Night of Celebration

Our team transformed the Earth Ballroom into a polished event space designed to put the evening's honorees in the spotlight.

From complete stage design and professional audio to IMAG camera coverage, microphones, and presentation screens on either side of the stage, every element worked together to create a seamless experience. Custom CFA logo gobos illuminated the ballroom walls, adding a personalized touch, while our photo booth gave guests a fun way to capture memories throughout the evening.

The Production Started Long Before the Event

While guests experienced the finished production on October 29, our team's work began well before the celebration.

Each champion visited our in-house studio to record a personalized recognition video. From there, our video production department edited the footage into polished features that were presented during the event.

It was a perfect example of how our production capabilities extend beyond the event floor, bringing together studio recording, video editing, and live event production under one roof.

Honoring Connecticut's Food Industry Champions

Featuring Phil Lempert, known as the SuperMarketGuru, the evening recognized five outstanding leaders making an impact in the food industry:

• Gina Wasilefsky | Big Y
• Aaron Russel | Geisslers
• James Coulombe | Market 32
• Darren Powers | ShopRite
• Leslie Santiago | Stop & Shop

The celebration brought industry professionals together for an evening dedicated to recognizing leadership, achievement, and the people helping move Connecticut's food industry forward.

Bringing Every Detail Together

The best events don't just happen when the doors open. They're built through every conversation, creative decision, and behind-the-scenes detail leading up to that moment.

From filming the champions' stories in our studio to showcasing them on stage at Mohegan Sun, this celebration highlighted what we do best: bringing people, technology, and creativity together to create meaningful experiences.

We're grateful to have played a part in recognizing this year's champions and proud of the team that made it all possible.

Because when the moment matters, every detail matters. And at Powerstation Events, that's where we shine.