Each year, the Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) honours individuals and organizations for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions to our great industry.

Beginning September 26th, 2024, the OPMA will begin 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 and the Women's Produce Network Award.

Please find the fillable nomination form and awards criteria here for the:

• Cory Clack-Streef Produce Person of the Year Award
• OPMA Fresh Award
• OPMA Outstanding Achievement Award
• OPMA Lifetime Achievement Award
• Women's Produce Network Award: (nomination form here) The fillable nomination form and award criteria for the Women's Produce Network Award can be found here.)

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.

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
• Recognition in OPMA Social Media (LinkedIn)