Crystal Holst Named Lowe's 'Manager of the Year' for Springville Store

Holst recognized for her leadership and community engagement at the local Lowe's hardware store

Mar. 12, 2026 at 4:03pm

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Crystal Holst, the store manager of the Lowe's hardware store in Springville, New York, was recently awarded Manager of the Year at the annual Lowe's store manager's meeting in Las Vegas. Holst, who has been the store manager since 2023, was surprised by the honor and credited her team of 110 associates for the store's success.

Why it matters

The award highlights Holst's effective leadership in running the Springville Lowe's store and the store's strong engagement with the local community. As a major retailer, Lowe's plays an important role in many small towns, and this recognition showcases how a dedicated manager can foster a positive work culture and build meaningful connections with the surrounding area.

The details

Holst, who is originally from Bloomfield, had 18 years of manufacturing experience before joining Lowe's five years ago. At the annual Lowe's store manager event in Las Vegas, Holst was announced as the Manager of the Year, chosen from among roughly 100 stores in her region. Holst was surprised by the honor and credited her team of 110 associates for the store's success, noting that she made sure the focus stayed on them when she returned to the Springville store.

  • Crystal Holst was named Lowe's Manager of the Year at the annual store manager's meeting in Las Vegas in February 2026.
  • Holst has been the store manager of the Springville Lowe's since 2023.

The players

Crystal Holst

The store manager of the Lowe's hardware store in Springville, New York, who was recently named Lowe's Manager of the Year.

Lowe's

A major American hardware store chain that operates over 2,200 stores across the United States and Canada.

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What they’re saying

“Everything is all hush hush. Every year, Lowe's gathers all their store managers, which is super empowering, because they get to talk to you about the new products and technologies that are coming to Lowe's. Everything is delivered at the store manager event. It's super exciting.”

— Crystal Holst, Store Manager, Lowe's

“When I got back to the store, the team was incredibly supportive and excited. It quickly turned into a celebration of what we accomplished together, and I made sure that the focus stayed on them. I truly believe that they are the reason why this building was successful, because they show up every day with the commitment to serve our customers and support each other. Sharing that moment with the team was special.”

— Crystal Holst, Store Manager, Lowe's

What’s next

Lowe's is currently accepting submissions for its Community Bucket List program, which will award up to 100 grants for community renovation projects. The submission period is open through March 20, 2026.

The takeaway

The recognition of Crystal Holst as Lowe's Manager of the Year highlights the important role that dedicated retail leaders can play in fostering a positive work culture and deep community engagement, even in a small town like Springville.