The Make Your Own Scholarship Program Awards a Record Number of Scholarships This Year!

MYO Scholarship. A group of students around Philly Dake

The MYO Scholarship Selection Committee has awarded $515,750 to 96 students in the Stewart’s family for the 2023 – 2024 academic year! Students in this program will be attending major universities, SUNY colleges, community colleges, and vocational schools. In 1999, Philly Dake established the Make Your Own Scholarship program to help parents with the high…
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Stewart’s Story: Meet Retired Manager Jen of 33 Years!

retired manager jen of 33 years

Meet Shop Manager Jen, or as her shop and customers know her, Jenny from the block! She’s had a long and wonderful career at Stewart’s and is now retiring after 33 years! She speaks so proudly about her time at Stewart’s shops, enjoying all aspects of her job. From training and growing her partners, to…
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Happy Earth Day from Stewart’s Shops!

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Happy Earth Day! During the past month, we’ve posted several blogs about our environmental sustainability efforts including Solar, Hydropower, and Electric Vehicles. Stewart’s Shops is a company truly dedicated to the communities we serve, reflected by our sustainable efforts as well as our charitable giving. Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements…
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Perspective from Gary Dake, President of Stewart’s Shops: Sharing with Employees is Key to Success

Gary Dake president of Stewarts Shops

Devotion, fairness and taking up the time and mental space to remember his employees are just a few of the reasons Stewart’s Shops President and President Gary Dake, has been once again honored with leadership recognition in the annual Top Workplaces report. (His leadership among large employers was last recognized in 2021.) Employees say Dake…
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Stewart’s Shops Is A Top Workplace Winner for the 7th Time!

Who determines if Stewart’s Shops is a Top Workplace Winner? Our Partners do. This program starts with capturing our Partners’ feedback on what matters most about our culture. “This award celebrates companies that make the world a better place to work, by prioritizing a people-centered culture and giving employees a voice. The Top Workplaces awards…
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Stewart’s Shops is the Best Place to get a Frozen Treat!

Best Place for a Frozen Treat 2023 winner!

Stewart’s Shops has taken top honors for Best Place for a Frozen Treat once again in the Annual Best of the Capital Region Contest by the Albany Times Union!   This award wouldn’t have been possible without the help of our incredible customers. From February 20th to March 3rd, fans were able to vote for…
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Free Hot Coffee On Earth Day When You Use a Refillable Mug At Stewart’s Shops!

Coffee refill on earth day!

To celebrate Earth Day on Saturday April 22nd, all Stewart’s Shops will offer free hot coffee or tea to all customers that use any refillable mug (up to 32oz). There are many flavors of hot coffee to pick from! Our flavors include House Blend, Richer Roast, Decaf, Hazelnut, Blueberry Crumble, French Vanilla, Maple French Toast,…
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Stewart’s Shops Offers Discount Vouchers for Albany Empire Football!

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The Albany Empire and Stewart’s Shops announced a special partnership that will have Capital Region arena football fans cheering. The Empire faithful can now pick up vouchers redeemable for $5 off single game tickets for any Albany Empire home game this season at approximately 150 participating Stewart’s Shops in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties….
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