Walmart associates enjoy the expo at the Washington County Fairgrounds during the 2022 Walmart shareholders meeting Thursday June 2, 2022.
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Walmart Associates enjoy activities at the Univ of Arkansas Gardens to Welcome them to the 2019 Walmart Shareholders Week on June 3, 2019 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
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Associates at the fairgrounds on Thursday, June 2, 2022 in Fayetteville, Ark. Photo by Beth Hall
Beth Hall
Associates from Africa pose for a photo on the Bentonville, Ark square
Photo by Marc F. Henning Photography Inc. International associates tour the Walmart Museum on May 31, 2022, during Shareholder's Week in Bentonville Ark.
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Walmart de México y Centroamérica associates pose for a photo in front of the Walmart Home Office in Bentonville, Ark.
Photo by Marc F. Henning Photography Inc. International associates tour the Walmart Home Office on May 31, 2022, during Shareholder's Week in Bentonville Ark.
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Walmart Chile associate pose for a photo while touring the International Support Center at the Walmart Home Office
Chief People Officer Donna Morris poses for a photo with Walmart Canada associates during tours of the Walmart Home Office
Associates visiting Sam’s Club Headquarters during Walmart Shareholders week in Bentonville, Arkansas on June 1, 2022.
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Associates visiting Sam’s Club Headquarters during Walmart Shareholders week in Bentonville, Arkansas on June 1, 2022.
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Dacona Smith, EVP & Chief Operations Officer, Walmart U.S. Stores congratulates Brian Saxton, Area Manager, DC #7086, following his performance of the National Anthem at Wednesday's Walmart U.S. meeting
Erika Ramirez is promoted to Coach by Chris Nicholas, EVP & Chief Operating Officer, Walmart U.S.
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Associates celebrate victory during a competition at Wednesday's Walmart U.S. Meeting
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Photo by Marc F. Henning Photography Inc. Walmart US Associate's Meeting on June 1, 2022, at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Ark.
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Shernae Bessick, Digital Team Lead at Store #2248 in Cantonsville, MD and Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner discuss associate opportunity at Wednesday's Walmart U.S. meeting
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Judith McKenna speaks at the Walmart Shareholders meeting Friday June 3, 2022.
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Associates celebrate at the Walmart Shareholders meeting Friday June 3, 2022.
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Associates before the start of the Shareholder meeting on Friday, June 3, 2022 in Fayetteville, Ark. Photo by Emily McArthur
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Associates celebrate at the Walmart Shareholders meeting Friday June 3, 2022.
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Associates before the start of the Shareholder meeting on Friday, June 3, 2022 in Fayetteville, Ark. Photo by Emily McArthur
Emily McArthur
On stage performances at the Walmart Shareholders meeting Friday June 3, 2022.
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James Corden hugs Brett Biggs at the Walmart Shareholders meeting Friday June 3, 2022.
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The 2022 Sam M Walton Entrepreneur of the Year award is presented at the Walmart Shareholders meeting Friday June 3, 2022.
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Associates during the Shareholder meeting on Friday, June 3, 2022 in Fayetteville, Ark. Photo by Emily McArthur
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Doug McMillon at the Walmart 2022 Shareholders meeting in Fayetteville, Arkansas on June 3, 2022.
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Photo by Marc F. Henning Photography Inc.
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Doug McMillon at the Walmart 2022 Shareholders meeting in Fayetteville, Arkansas on June 3, 2022.
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Photo by Marc F. Henning Photography Inc.
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The Associate Celebration is an event to recognize and celebrate Walmart’s associates from around the world. There will be entertainment, presentations and other activities to highlight accomplishments from the prior year. The event will take place at the Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on Friday, June 3, 2022. Doors will open at 7 a.m. CDT, and the event will begin at 8 a.m. CDT. Seating is limited, so if you plan to attend in person be sure to arrive early.
Virtual Event Attendance
Join the celebration here on June 3, beginning at 8 a.m. CDT.
In-Person Event Attendance
You must be a shareholder who owned Walmart shares as of the close of business on April 8, 2022. To be admitted you must show valid proof of share ownership and photo identification (valid driver’s license or passport) at the entrance of the venue.
Proof of share ownership can be demonstrated in one of the following ways:
Shares Owned by Record Holders:
If you are the record owner and your shares are registered in your name, then you should bring either the proxy statement or the proxy card that you received in the mail; the notice of internet availability of the proxy materials that you received in the mail; or the email with instructions containing a link to the website where our proxy materials are available.
Note: If you had already completed and returned your proxy card in the mail, then you can bring the top part of the proxy card marked “keep this portion for your records.”
Shares Held in “Street Name” by Beneficial Owners:
If your shares are held in the name of a broker, bank or other person, then you should bring either a valid legal proxy from your bank, broker or other person as to your shares; the notice of internet availability of the proxy materials (if you received one); a voting instruction form that you received from your bank, broker or other nominee (if you still have it); or a recent bank, brokerage or other statement showing that you owned shares as of the close of business on April 8, 2022.
Important Notes for Attending:
The use of cameras, camcorders, videotaping equipment and other recording devices will not be permitted in Bud Walton Arena for the Associate Celebration. Attendees may not bring large packages or other material into the venue that could pose a safety threat or disruption hazard (e.g., banners, fireworks, noisemakers, horns, confetti, etc.).
If you are attending any Associate Week events, please note the clear bag policy for entry, including:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”, or
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar), and
- Small clutch purses, no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”, the size of the palm of your hand, with or without a handle or strap
Photographs and videos taken at the 2022 Associate Celebration may be used by Walmart. By attending the 2022 Associate Celebration, you will be agreeing to Walmart’s use of any photographs and videos taken at the 2022 Associate Celebration and waive any claim or rights with respect to those photographs and videos and their use.
Notwithstanding anything mentioned above, admission to the venue may be limited by available seating capacity and other similar applicable restraints.