The CIGBA/DCI Star Awards Nominees for the 2023 year has been announced, and the CIGBA/DCI industry has until March 17th, 2023 to vote on the winners for each of the 5 Award categories (Lifetime will be announced live at the show).
Vote now here: https://cigba.ca/star-awards
See the official nominees listed:
★ 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.
2023 NOMINEES:
- Powell’s Supermarkets (Atlantic Grocery Distributors)
- Cataldi Fresh Market
- Lococo’s
- Country Grocer/ Island Independent Buying Group
- Summerhill Market
- Rabba Fine Foods
★ 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.
2023 NOMINEES:
- Sobeys Wholesale
- Diamond Packaging Supplies Ltd.
- CJR Wholesale Grocers
- Lactalis Canada
★ 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.
2023 NOMINEES:
- Powell’s Supermarkets
- Goldsmith’s Farm Market and Bakery
- Country Grocer/Island Independent Buying Group
- Mike Dean’s Local Grocer
- Sun Valley Market
- Lactalis Canada
- Sleeman Breweries Ltd.
- Stong’s Markets
- Kudrinko’s
- Oxford Energy Solutions
- Rabba Fine Foods
★ 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.
2023 NOMINEES:
- Sunripe Fresh Market: Social Media Marketing
- Natura Foods: Alternative To Dairy Products For Consumers with Intolerances, Allergies, and Vegan preferences
- Market Group Ventures: Promolux Lighting
- Sharpe’s Food Market: In-store Promotions
- Summerhill Market: HMR
- Lactalis Canada: Black Diamond 4 Cheese Sauce, Cracker Barrel Cheese Sauce Kit, Balderson Smoked Gouda, Siggi's & Astro Indulgent Yogurt
- Chens Enterprises Co. (Trensité Dairy Inc.): Trensité High Quality Whole Milk and Skim Milk Powder
★ 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.
2023 NOMINEES:
- Renato Guerini, Sobeys Wholesale
- Ben Pino, Pino’s Get Fresh
- Arnel Bernabe, Market Group Ventures
- Brad Lawrence, Fine Food Advertising Ltd.
- Todd Newstead, Bimbo Canada
- David La Mantia, La Mantia’s Country Market Fresh
- Christy McMullen, Summerhill Market
★ 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.