The golden pencil award
The Food Industry Association of Canada
announces the recipients of the
2018 Golden Pencil Awards
Mary Dalimonte
Senior Vice President, Merchandising & Commercial Programs (retired), Sobeys
After a 40-year career in the grocery industry, Mary Dalimonte, Senior VP of Merchandising and Commercial Programs, announced her retirement from Sobeys earlier this year. Mary began her career in the grocery industry at store level, eventually progressing through increasingly senior roles at Loblaw and Sobeys where she created some of the most innovative store concepts in North America, including the ground-breaking Urban Fresh format. In their announcement, Sobeys celebrated Dalimonte’s outstanding career saying, “Mary Dalimonte has shown she is an innovator, creator, influencer and mentor. She has dedicated her career to mentoring and nurturing her peers, and celebrating their success. Her leadership, guidance, and support for the women in our industry will continue to echo through those influenced by her inspiring spirit.” to continue reading
Senior Vice President, Merchandising & Commercial Programs (retired), Sobeys
After a 40-year career in the grocery industry, Mary Dalimonte, Senior VP of Merchandising and Commercial Programs, announced her retirement from Sobeys earlier this year. Mary began her career in the grocery industry at store level, eventually progressing through increasingly senior roles at Loblaw and Sobeys where she created some of the most innovative store concepts in North America, including the ground-breaking Urban Fresh format. In their announcement, Sobeys celebrated Dalimonte’s outstanding career saying, “Mary Dalimonte has shown she is an innovator, creator, influencer and mentor. She has dedicated her career to mentoring and nurturing her peers, and celebrating their success. Her leadership, guidance, and support for the women in our industry will continue to echo through those influenced by her inspiring spirit.” to continue reading
Tom Gunter
Executive Vice President and General Manager (retired), Fiera Foods Company and
Former President, ConAgra Foods Canada
With over 35 years in the food/CPG industry, Tom Gunter possesses a broad base of experience across several retail and food service product categories including bakery products, salty snacks, frozen foods, shelf stable food products, bottled sauces, consumer paper products, as well as beverage alcohol. Tom has a deep understanding of the Canadian retail and market environment, and has managed national brands, private label and bakery products.
Tom has held senior management roles in a diverse group of companies including Frito Lay (PepsiCo), Molson, as well as ConAgra Foods Canada, where Tom served as President for six years. He has led sales teams in the U.S. market, and has provided consultation in markets such as Mexico and India. More recently, Tom spent close to four years as Executive Vice-President and General Manager of Fiera Foods, a Canadian, family owned industrial bakery with business spanning the North American market. to continue reading
Executive Vice President and General Manager (retired), Fiera Foods Company and
Former President, ConAgra Foods Canada
With over 35 years in the food/CPG industry, Tom Gunter possesses a broad base of experience across several retail and food service product categories including bakery products, salty snacks, frozen foods, shelf stable food products, bottled sauces, consumer paper products, as well as beverage alcohol. Tom has a deep understanding of the Canadian retail and market environment, and has managed national brands, private label and bakery products.
Tom has held senior management roles in a diverse group of companies including Frito Lay (PepsiCo), Molson, as well as ConAgra Foods Canada, where Tom served as President for six years. He has led sales teams in the U.S. market, and has provided consultation in markets such as Mexico and India. More recently, Tom spent close to four years as Executive Vice-President and General Manager of Fiera Foods, a Canadian, family owned industrial bakery with business spanning the North American market. to continue reading
2018 Golden Pencil Awards
Join the celebration on
Monday, November 19, 2018
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Fairmont Royal York Hotel
100 Front Street West, Toronto, ON
Event tickets are now available.
Early Purchase price discount available until September 30.
The Fairmont Royal York Hotel is offering a special room rate to Golden Pencil Award attendees.
Book a stay during Nov 16 - 22, 2018 for rates of Fairmont Room $219; Luxury Room $269*
* Subject to availability at time of booking
Book on-line at Golden Pencil Awards 2018 OR call reservations at (416) 368-2511 or 1-888-495-2126
Quote group name: Golden Pencil Awards 2018 or group code GOLD1118_001.
Join the celebration on
Monday, November 19, 2018
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Fairmont Royal York Hotel
100 Front Street West, Toronto, ON
Event tickets are now available.
Early Purchase price discount available until September 30.
The Fairmont Royal York Hotel is offering a special room rate to Golden Pencil Award attendees.
Book a stay during Nov 16 - 22, 2018 for rates of Fairmont Room $219; Luxury Room $269*
* Subject to availability at time of booking
Book on-line at Golden Pencil Awards 2018 OR call reservations at (416) 368-2511 or 1-888-495-2126
Quote group name: Golden Pencil Awards 2018 or group code GOLD1118_001.