Celebrating excellence across Canada’s fresh produce industry
CPMA Lifetime Achievement Award
In 1994, CPMA introduced its own award to recognize individuals who, through their dedication, had contributed a lifetime of selfless service to the produce industry in their own region, their regional industry associations, and the CPMA.
Produce Champions
CPMA’s annual Produce Champion award is presented to one or more Members of Parliament and/or Senators who have demonstrated outstanding support for Canada’s fresh produce industry and have been effective in bringing industry priorities to the forefront on Parliament Hill.
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Outstanding Women in Produce
Launched in 2020 by CPMA in partnership with Grocery Business, this program recognizes women whose leadership, innovation, and impact strengthen Canada’s fresh fruit and vegetable sector.
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CPMA Fresh Health Award
Through this award, CPMA recognizes members who do an outstanding job promoting fruit and vegetable consumption using the Half Your Plate messaging and materials or the Freggie™ Children’s Program to increase children’s knowledge and understanding of produce.
The Packer’s Canadian Produce Person of the Year
This award is presented to a candidate who has made outstanding contributions in forwarding the collective interests of fresh produce marketers, and may represent any sector of the trade, allied industry or government.
The Young Professionals Award
This award is presented to a young professional in memory of Mary FitzGerald, a CPMA Director and industry leader who was passionate and dedicated to the fresh produce industry.