The awards, given during the ABA 2026 convention, are given out to companies that make a difference in three categories: Community, Workplace, and Planet.
Previously, the almost-retiree held several key leadership roles at PepsiCo, where he last served as SVP of supply chain for the company's North American beverages and nutrition divisions.
The chief growth officer position was created in 2023 to accelerate growth capabilities and build new competencies, and those capabilities are now established.
Lorge, an 11-year veteran of the Flowers Foods brand, has helped build it, transforming it from an early-stage startup into a natural cracker, cookie, bar, and baking mix company.