CPMA Young Professional Award Nominations Are Now Open
Do you know a young professional whose work deserves to be recognized? The call for nominations for the Young Professional Award is now open. Nominees for this award must meet the following criteria:
- Be Canadian
- Be under 40 years old
- Demonstrate a passion for produce
- Be currently employed in the produce industry
The winner will receive:
- Airfare and three nights hotel at CPMA 2023 in Toronto
- Award recognition at the Awards Breakfast on April 27
Nominate the person by Friday, February 24, 2023. Final selection of the winner will be at the discretion of CPMA.
OPMA Event Calendar for 2023
Mark your calendars! The OPMA welcomes the masses to their 2023 events and encourages everyone to take advantage of the opportunity to network with peers and make new connections!
Young Professionals Network Leamington Event:
February 15 (details to be confirmed)
OPMA Summit presented by the Young Professionals Network:
May (details to be confirmed)
Annual General Meeting and Summit:
June 7 at Rockway Vineyards, St. Catharines
Annual Golf Tournament:
September 20 at Lionhead Golf and Country Club, Brampton
Annual Gala and Awards Ceremony:
November 24 at the Bellvue Manor, Vaughan
Stay up to date with The OPMA’s Events
Report on Christmas Foodshare 2022
The OPMA thanks all of the volunteers who assisted with the packing of boxes in December for Christmas Foodshare. Six hundred (600) bountiful boxes were packed and delivered to families across Ontario over the holiday season. Thanks to The OPMA’s director, Steve Moffat from North American Produce, the event was featured on CP24 Breakfast.
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