Nominations for 2025 are now open. The Ontario produce industry honours individuals and organizations in five award categories for their outstanding accomplishments and contributions to our great industry. These prestigious awards are presented at the OPMA Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony. Nominations To nominate a colleague or organization, complete a nomination form and provide a short summary outlining the nominee’s contributions and achievements according to the award criteria. Nominees must be current OPMA members or retired from a current OPMA member company. 2025 Nomination Forms below:
Nominations are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, October 24th, 2025.
An organization or individual retail store, wholesaler, grower, packer/shipper or corporation (e.g. chain of stores, farm operation, logistics etc.) that has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the produce industry through their efforts to improve the quality and distribution of fruits and vegetables marketed within or outside the province of Ontario. Click here to read more...
An individual that has over many years demonstrated untiring efforts to improve the quality and distribution of fruits and vegetables marketed within or outside the province of Ontario through innovation, cooperation and hard work. This person does not necessarily have to be currently active in the Ontario produce industry. Click here to read more...
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.
Examples of contributions include, but are not limited to:
Are you interested in using your leadership skills to help support our industry? If you have strategic thinking skills, leadership experience and want help steer the OPMA into the future, send in your nomination today.
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