Each year, the Ontario Produce Industry honours individuals and organizations for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions to our great industry.
We are currently accepting nominations for five different awards: Cory Clack-Streef Produce Person of the Year Award, OPMA Fresh Award, OPMA Outstanding Achievement Award, OPMA Lifetime Achievement Award, Produce Hero, and the newly launched Women’s Produce Network Award.
Women’s Produce Network Award
Sponsored by IFPA and Wonderful Sales
Awarded to a woman who has contributed to the produce industry’s growth and development. This award is open to women in all departments/positions within a produce organization that is a member of the OPMA.
Please find the fillable nomination form and award criteria here for the Cory Clack-Streef Produce Person of the Year Award, OPMA Fresh Award, OPMA Outstanding Achievement Award, OPMA Lifetime Achievement Award, and Produce Hero Award. Please keep in mind that it is not necessary to nominate a person for every award. However, please take a moment and consider nominating the deserving individuals who you work or interact with.
Nominations are due by October 20, 2023.
Winning an OPMA award is a great opportunity to raise a company’s profile in the industry. Including:
- Recognition in the OPMA media release to industry media (picked up by Grocery Business, The Packer, Produce News, The Grower, etc.)
- Recognition in the OPMA newsletter
- Recognition on the OPMA website