The golden pencil award
2013 Winners Announced
The Nominating Committee of The Food Industry Association of Canada received record response for nominations of the 2013 Golden Pencil Award, the grocery industry's highest honour. The Association's Chairman, Paul Higgins Jr. of Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee Inc announced that this year's recipients are:
The Nominating Committee of The Food Industry Association of Canada received record response for nominations of the 2013 Golden Pencil Award, the grocery industry's highest honour. The Association's Chairman, Paul Higgins Jr. of Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee Inc announced that this year's recipients are:
Dino Bianco, Executive Vice President & President, Beverages Canada, Kraft Foods Group
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Eric R. La Fleche, President & CEO, Metro Inc.
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Eric R. La Fleche, President & CEO, Metro Inc.
Recognizing Canadians for Outstanding Service in the Food Industry
The Golden Pencil Award was first presented in 1957 by The Food Industry Association of Canada. This Award was initiated to recognize the efforts of both buyer and seller in developing and improving the Canadian Food Industry. The symbol used for this Award is a “Golden Pencil”, signifying the transaction between supplier and retailer by the stroke of a pen.
On an annual basis, the Nominations Committee reviews suggestions made by both the Executive Committee and the industry at large. The selection process normally will encompass as many as sixty to seventy worthy candidates. The criteria for selection is an individual who, through career dedication, has made a significant and worthwhile contribution to the Canadian Food Industry.
The Executive Committee is comprised of active senior executives representing suppliers, brokers, food processors, wholesalers and retailers. View the complete 2013 Executive Committee.
The Golden Pencil Award was first presented in 1957 by The Food Industry Association of Canada. This Award was initiated to recognize the efforts of both buyer and seller in developing and improving the Canadian Food Industry. The symbol used for this Award is a “Golden Pencil”, signifying the transaction between supplier and retailer by the stroke of a pen.
On an annual basis, the Nominations Committee reviews suggestions made by both the Executive Committee and the industry at large. The selection process normally will encompass as many as sixty to seventy worthy candidates. The criteria for selection is an individual who, through career dedication, has made a significant and worthwhile contribution to the Canadian Food Industry.
The Executive Committee is comprised of active senior executives representing suppliers, brokers, food processors, wholesalers and retailers. View the complete 2013 Executive Committee.
2013 Awards Ceremony
This year's awards ceremony will take place on:
Monday, November 25th, 2013
Concert Hall, The Fairmont Royal York Hotel
100 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 1E3
Purchase tickets now.
This year's awards ceremony will take place on:
Monday, November 25th, 2013
Concert Hall, The Fairmont Royal York Hotel
100 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 1E3
Purchase tickets now.
