Who inspires you?
Do you know someone who is advancing the Canadian produce industry, creating change and giving a voice to the underrepresented in fresh produce? The Packer wants to hear from you.
The Packer is seeking nominations for the 2024 Canadian Produce Person of the Year. The award will be presented at the annual banquet during the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Convention and Trade Show in Vancouver, British Columbia, on April 25. Click here to submit your nomination.
Each year this coveted award is presented to an individual who has excelled in all facets of their career in the past year, including business success, fostering relationships in the produce industry and giving back to the community.
The individual may represent any area of the Canadian produce industry, including private, government or allied sectors.
The deadline for nominations is March 18. Click here to nominate someone today.
The Packer has been presenting this award to outstanding members of the industry for 50 years.
Past honorees include:
- Mario Masellis, vice president of sales and marketing for Catania Worldwide and CPMA chair, was named 2023 Canadian Produce Person of the Year.
- Mimmo Franzone, then senior director produce, floral and merchandising services for Longo Brothers Fruit Markets, was named the 2022 Canadian Produce Person of the Year.
- Larry McIntosh, former president and CEO of the Peak of the Market, was presented with the 2021 Canadian Produce Person of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the produce industry.
- The Packer’s 2020 Canadian Produce Person of the Year award was presented virtually to Oleen Smethurst, assistant vice president and general merchandise manager for Costco Wholesale Canada.
