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2022 Annual OPMA Gala and Awards Ceremony
About
Join us on Friday, November 18th in beautiful Blue Mountain for the much anticipated, OPMA Gala and Awards Ceremony! We look forward to welcoming you in person for a night of great food, entertainment networking, and honouring our industry’s talented and hard-working individuals.
Take advantage of everything the village offers and enjoy a weekend away!
The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Lisa Thompson will be joining us this year for opening remarks.
Accommodations:
A block of rooms is available to OPMA guests at a discounted rate.
Please consult the instructions in this document for over-the-phone and online reservations.
OPMA Cancellation Policy:
3 weeks prior to event: 50% refund; within 3 weeks: NO REFUND, except under COVID-19 related circumstances.
Award Nominations:
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 four different awards: Cory Clack-Streef Produce Person of the Year Award, OPMA Fresh Award, OPMA Outstanding Achievement Award, OPMA Lifetime Achievement Award, and Produce Hero. 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.
Please find the fillable nomination form and award criteria here.
Nominations are due by October 21, 2022.
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