The annual CIGBA/DCI Star Awards will commence during the dinner gala of the Summit held on June 14th, 2022. The awards night recognizes the key partners, retailers, innovative products and initiatives that are happening in our industry.
2022 Star Awards Categories & Nominees
★ CIGBA/DCI RETAILER OF THE YEAR ★
This award is given to a Retailer who has been monumental within the food retail industry. Whether it be an increased image or branding presence, innovation in the marketplace, or general accountability, this award exemplifies the outstanding work that is currently being done to help further the success of our industry.
2022 NOMINEES:
49th Parallel Grocers (British Columbia)
Pasquier (Quebec)
Rabba Fine Foods (Ontario)
Stong’s Market (British Columbia)
Summerhill Market (Ontario)
★ CIGBA/DCI PARTNER OF THE YEAR ★
This award is given to a DCI Supplier Partner who has been monumental within the food retail industry. Known for their outstanding business relationships including ease in which they conduct business and availability, or their experience as a leader and advisor, this award exemplifies the outstanding work as a preferred DCI business Supplier Partner within the industry.
2022 NOMINEES:
CJR Wholesale Grocers (Ontario)
Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company (New Brunswick)
Lactalis Canada (Ontario)
Maple Leaf Foods (Ontario)
★ CIGBA/DCI SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARD ★
This award is given to a Retailer or Supplier Partner who has shown commitment or leadership within a community-based initiative, a green/environmental initiative or a charitable initiative.
2022 NOMINEES:
CJR Wholesale Grocers (Ontario)
Commisso’s Fresh Foods (Ontario)
Rabba Fine Foods (Ontario)
Vince’s Market (Ontario)
★ CIGBA/DCI INNOVATION AWARD ★
This award is given to a CIGBA/DCI Member or Supplier Partner who has established an innovative product or initiative in the past year where their results have proven success with their sales, traffic, branding/exposure, or new business deals and ventures.
2022 NOMINEES:
49th Parallel Grocers (Ontario)
Sharpe’s Food Market (Ontario)
Sunripe Freshmarket (Ontario)
★ CIGBA/DCI LEADER OF THE YEAR ★
This award recognizes an individual from our industry that has shown exemplary leadership and has acted as a beacon of light and knowledge within the industry. Whether it be guiding others towards successful partnerships, or acting as an altruistic leader and inspiration, this award recognizes the hard work and dedication it takes to be a person within our industry that many respect.
2022 NOMINEES:
Brian Bradley - Stong’s Market (British Columbia)
David La Mantia - La Mantia’s Country Market Fresh (Ontario)
Gordon Dean - Mike Dean Local Grocer (Ontario)
Rick Rabba - Rabba Fine Foods/CJR Wholesale Grocers (Ontario)
★ CIGBA/DCI LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ★
The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honour as an award that recognizes an individual who has been a leader or model within the food retail industry. Either they have pioneered a successful venture or have done the 'impossible' for most of us - this award solidifies their success and brings forth their accomplishments for all to celebrate.
This award winner will be announced at the show.
TO REGISTER AND ATTEND THE GALA IN PERSON, PLEASE VISIT: www.cigba.ca/summit