THE 2024 CIGBA/DCI STAR AWARDS

Since its inaugural year in 2017, the awards night recognizes our key Supplier Partners, Retailer Members, Innovative Products and Initiatives that are happening in our industry. Recipients are revealed live at the CIGBA/DCI Business Summit Gala Dinner.

2024 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.

2024 NOMINEES:
- Summerhill Market (ON)
- Lococo’s (ON)
- Fiesta Farms (ON)
- Sharpe’s Food Market (ON)
- Goldsmith’s Farm Market & Bakery (ON)
- Rabba Fine Foods (ON)

Click here to see why they were nominated for Retailer of the Year!

★ 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.

2024 NOMINEES:
- Sobeys Wholesale (ON)
- Diamond Packaging Supplies Ltd. (ON)
- Chens Enterprises Corporation (ON)
- Lactalis Canada (ON)
- Ontario Natural Food Company - ONFC (ON)
- Maple Leaf Foods (ON)
- Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company (NB)
- CJR Wholesale Grocers (ON)

Click here to see why they were nominated for Partner of the Year!

★ 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.

2024 NOMINEES:
- Fiesta Farms (ON)
- Lactalis Canada (ON)
- Rabba Fine Foods (ON)
- CJR Wholesale Grocers (ON)
- Vince’s Market (ON)
- Stong’s Market (BC)
- Powell’s Supermarket (Atlantic Grocery Distributors) (NL)

Click here to see why they were nominated for Social Responsibility!

★ 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.

2024 NOMINEES:
- Cataldi Fresh Market: New Store (ON)
- Chens Enterprises Corporation: Applewood Signature Snacks (ON)
- Lactalis Canada: New Products (ON)
- Tree of Life: E-Commerce Platform (ON)
- CJR Wholesale Grocers: Smucker’s Uncrustables (ON)
- Bimbo Canada: Taki’s Intense Nacho (ON)
- Chapman’s Ice Cream: Super Premium Plus Cold Brew Coffee (ON)

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★ 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.

2024 NOMINEES:
- Jennifer Ciccodemarco, Sobeys Wholesale (ON)
- Rick Rabba, Rabba Fine Foods (ON)
- Christy McMullen, Summerhill Market (ON)
- Rina Virgilio, Greco’s Fresh Markets (ON)
- Kenny Shim, Busy Bee King Mart (ON)
- Brad Lawrence, Fine Foods Advertising Ltd. (MB)
- Brian Bradley, Stong’s Market (BC)
- Kacee Kudrinko, Kudrinko’s Ltd. (ON)

Click here to see why they were nominated for Leader of the Year!

★ 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 recipient will be announced at the show.

Voting is now closed.
Please register for the CIGBA/DCI Business Summit to be at the Star Awards Gala in person!