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2022 Associate Celebration

June 3, 2022 | 8:00 AM US/Central
Walmart U.S. associates pose for a photo at the Associate Expo in Fayetteville, Ark
Walmart associates enjoy the expo at the Washington County Fairgrounds during the 2022 Walmart shareholders meeting Thursday June 2, 2022. Sarah Bentham
Walmart U.S. associates enjoying the Associate Expo in Fayetteville, Ark
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. Wesley Hitt/Wesley Hitt
An associate laughs while playing a game at the Associate Expo in Fayetteville, Ark
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
Associates from Africa pose for a photo on the Bentonville, Ark square
Walmart Canada associates pose for a photo in front of Sam Walton's Five and Ten store on the square in Bentonville, Ark
Photo by Marc F. Henning Photography Inc. International associates tour the Walmart Museum on May 31, 2022, during Shareholder's Week in Bentonville Ark. Marc F. Henning Photography Inc.
Walmart de México y Centroamérica associates pose for a photo in front of the Walmart Home Office in Bentonville, Ark.
Walmart de México y Centroamérica associates pose for a photo in front of the Walmart Home Office in Bentonville, Ark.
Walmart International CEO Judith McKenna poses for a selfie with an associate from Walmart Canada during a tour of the International Support Center
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. Marc F. Henning Photography Inc.
Walmart Chile associate pose for a photo while touring the International Support Center at the Walmart Home Office
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
Chief People Officer Donna Morris poses for a photo with Walmart Canada associates during tours of the Walmart Home Office
Sam's Club associates are celebrated as they begin their tour of the Sam's Club Support building
Associates visiting Sam’s Club Headquarters during Walmart Shareholders week in Bentonville, Arkansas on June 1, 2022. Wesley Hitt/WalmartWesley Hitt
Sam's Club CEO Kath McLay poses for a photo with a Sam's associate
Associates visiting Sam’s Club Headquarters during Walmart Shareholders week in Bentonville, Arkansas on June 1, 2022. Wesley Hitt/WalmartWesley Hitt
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
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.
Erika Ramirez is promoted to Coach by Chris Nicholas, EVP & Chief Operating Officer, Walmart U.S. EMILY MCARTHUR
Associates celebrate victory during a competition at Wednesday's Walmart U.S. Meeting
Associates celebrate victory during a competition at Wednesday's Walmart U.S. Meeting EMILY MCARTHUR
Associates enjoy a performance at Wednesday's Walmart U.S. meeting
Photo by Marc F. Henning Photography Inc. Walmart US Associate's Meeting on June 1, 2022, at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Ark. MARC F HENNING
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
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 Marc F. Henning Photography Inc.
Walmart International CEO Judith McKenna speaks to associates from around the globe at Wednesday's International Associate Celebration
Judith McKenna speaks at the Walmart Shareholders meeting Friday June 3, 2022. Wesley Hitt
Sam's Club Puerto Rico associates pose for a photo before Friday's Associate Celebration
Associates celebrate at the Walmart Shareholders meeting Friday June 3, 2022. Wesley Hitt
Walmart Canada associates pose for a photo at Friday's annual Associate Celebration
Associates before the start of the Shareholder meeting on Friday, June 3, 2022 in Fayetteville, Ark. Photo by Emily McArthur Emily McArthur
Walmart Canada CEO Horacio Barbeito and fellow associates pose for a photo before Friday's Associate Celebration
Associates celebrate at the Walmart Shareholders meeting Friday June 3, 2022. Wesley Hitt
Jeremy Butler, Entertainment Associate from store #69 in Festus, MO sings The Star Spangled Banner
Associates before the start of the Shareholder meeting on Friday, June 3, 2022 in Fayetteville, Ark. Photo by Emily McArthur Emily McArthur
Walmart Associate Talent Search (WATS) winners perform at Friday's Associate Celebration
On stage performances at the Walmart Shareholders meeting Friday June 3, 2022. Wesley Hitt
Comedian and Late Late Show host James Corden hugs retiring Walmart CFO Brett Biggs
James Corden hugs Brett Biggs at the Walmart Shareholders meeting Friday June 3, 2022. Wesley Hitt
Members of Walmart's ReliOn Analog Insulin team receive the Sam M Walton Entrepreneur of the Year Award
The 2022 Sam M Walton Entrepreneur of the Year award is presented at the Walmart Shareholders meeting Friday June 3, 2022. Wesley Hitt
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon shares his gratitude for drivers Greg Carter and Rickey Oliver
Associates during the Shareholder meeting on Friday, June 3, 2022 in Fayetteville, Ark. Photo by Emily McArthur Emily McArthur
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon speaks at Friday's Associate Celebration
Doug McMillon at the Walmart 2022 Shareholders meeting in Fayetteville, Arkansas on June 3, 2022. Wesley Hitt/WalmartWesley Hitt
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon closes Friday's Associate Celebration with a movie-themed speech
Photo by Marc F. Henning Photography Inc. MARC F HENNING
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon recognizes Eleanor Barnett from Lynn, Mass at Friday's Associate Celebration
Doug McMillon at the Walmart 2022 Shareholders meeting in Fayetteville, Arkansas on June 3, 2022. Wesley Hitt/WalmartWesley Hitt
Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Ark hosted thousands of Walmart associates from around the world for the first time since 2019
Photo by Marc F. Henning Photography Inc. MARC F HENNING
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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.