The Packer seeking nominations for 2023 Apple Person of the Year

Phil Glaize Jr., owner of Glaize Apples, Winchester, Va., left, was presented The Packer’s 2022 Apple Person for All Seasons by Tom Karst.
Phil Glaize Jr., owner of Glaize Apples, Winchester, Va., left, was presented The Packer’s 2022 Apple Person for All Seasons by Tom Karst.
(Photo courtesy of U.S. Apple Association)

The Packer is calling for nominations for the 2023 Apple Person of the Year.

The award will be presented at the U.S. Apple Association’s 2023 Apple Crop Outlook and Marketing Conference, set for Aug. 17-18 in Chicago.

The award, first presented by The Packer in 1964, recognizes an individual who has shown leadership and commitment to the advancement of the apple industry. Recent recipients include:

  • 2022: Phil Glaize Jr., owner of Glaize Apples, Winchester, Va.
  • 2021: Washington apple grower Sean Gilbert.
  • 2020: Kaari Stannard, owner and president of New York Apple Sales, Glenmont, N.Y.

To nominate an industry leader, email news@thepacker.com or jstrailey@thepacker.com with answers to these questions.

  • Who do you nominate for The Packer's 2023 Apple Person of the Year or Apple Person for All Seasons?
  • What makes your nominee a worthy candidate for this award?
  • How do you know the nominee?

Deadline for nominations is July 28.

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