Pillar of industry

In 2026, INTRODUCE US TO AN OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL WHO DESERVES TO BE NAMED A PILLAR!

SELECTION PROCESS

  • Nominees suggested by QPMA members and/or partners
  • Selection by a jury representative of the fruit and vegetable industry
  • Application deadline: May 8, 2026

The 5 pillar selection criteria :

  • Passion. A Pillar possesses an infectious passion for the industry, its people and its products.
  • Significant contribution to our sector’s development. This exceptional person’s commitment
    and purposeful involvement benefit everyone.
  • Leadership. A Pillar not only has a rallying spirit and avant-garde ideas, but also sets an example
    and pushes the entire industry towards excellence.
  • Know-how and life skills transmission. This person invests in training the next-generation,
    supports the industry with their positive attitude and advances our cause by sharing
    their expertise.
  • Exemplary ethics. A Pillar is a person whose behavior is irreproachable and whom everyone
    respects and recognizes for their human and professional qualities and unfailing transparency

If you do not know the nominee well, simply provide their name and the name of their
organization. We will contact you to confirm and complete the application with the QPMA.

Email the 2027 Pillar form to Marie de Tarlé at mdetarlesalmon@aqdfl.ca before May 8, 2026


Pillar of the last years

In 2025, the title of pillar of the Quebec fruit and vegetable industry, was awarded to Sylvain Terrault, of Culture Gen V.

In 2024, the title of pillar of the Quebec fruit and vegetable industry, presented by the Mouvement Desjardins, was awarded to Jean-Bernard Van Winden, co-founder of Fermes Hotte and Van Winden, members of the Vegco Group.

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