Pillar of industry

In 2025, 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 9, 2025

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

Email the completed form to Janie Hébert at jhebert@aqdfl.ca before May 9, 2025

In 2024, during the recent QPMA Convention, 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.