CHFA Industry Achievement Award Winners

Discover our past winners of the CHFA Industry Achievement Awards — the best-of-the-best of the natural, organic, and wellness industry.

Our prestigious awards honour exceptional teams, innovative emerging entrepreneurs, and past winners who have set the standard for excellence in our field. Join us in recognizing these trailblazers and their outstanding contributions to a healthier world.

WILLIE PELZER MEMORIAL HALL OF FAME AWARD 

2024	Bruce Cole
2023	Jennifer Grant
2022	Helen Long
2020	Deane Parkes
2019	Dr. Manohar Sood
2018	William (Bill) Gall
2018	Bruce Reid
2017	Joel Taller
2016	Janet Jacks
2015	Claude Chevalier
2014	Charlie Fox *
2014	Percy Schmeiser *
2014	Rick Monahan *
2014	Dr. Wilfrid Shute *
2014	Dr. Evan *
2014	Alfred Vogel *
2013	Michèle Boisvert
2012	Bill Gregory
2011	Thomas Greither
2010	John Holtmann
2009	Lorna Vanderhaege
2009	Ben Banky
2009	Johanne Dion
2008	Leo Schafer
2008	Donna Herringer
2007	David Chapman
2007	Aldo Dominguez
2007	Lyse Boiven Matton
2006	Harlan Lahti
2006	Michael Theodore
2005	Udo Erasmus
2005	Arran Stephens
2004	Jean Marc Brunet
2004	Rolf Zimmerman
2004	Elli Boersema
2004	Dr. Daniel Cristafi
2004	Sloan Smith
2004	Elsie Czember
2004	Eric Margolis
2004	Roland Gahler
2003	Dr. David Horrobin
2003	Sam Graci
2002	Lise Colley
2002	Dr. R. H. Rogers
2001	Mary Lou Morgan
2001	Judy Nelson
2000	Gordon Storie
2000	Gerhard W. Seier
1999	Terry Willard
1999	Lionel Pasen
1999	Barrie Carlson
1998	Abram Hoffer
1998	Seigfried Gursche
1997	Willie Pelzer

CHFA ORGANICS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 

2023	Paul, Caitlin, Monique and Jeremy Rivett-Carnac (St. Francis Family)
2021	Ian Walker
2020	Dwayne Smith
2019	Alain Renaud
2018	Bill Redelmeier
2017	Gail Mountain
2016	Kim De Lallo
2015	Mary Forstbauer
2014	Herman Grauer
2013	Rochelle Eisen
2012	Julie Daniluk
2011	Dr. Ralph Martin
2010	Mike Fata
2009	Nancy Smithers
2009	Frank Sarro
2009	Marie Provost
2008	Ted Zettel
2008	Dag Falck
2007	Eric Eberhardt
2007	Gunta Vitins
2007	Robert Beauchemin
2006	Randy Whitteker
2006	Paddy Doherty
2005	Deb Foote
2004	Tomas Nimmo
2004	Debra Boyle
2003	Ineke Booy & Martin Groot
2003	Jennifer Grant
2002	Arran Stephens

CHFA JOHN HOLTMANN LEADERSHIP AWARD

2024	Matt LeBeau
2022	Andrea Donsky
2021	Mike Fata
2020	Ryan Benn
2019	Michael Bentley
2018	John Anthony
2017	Matthew James
2016	Bruce Cole
2015	Stewart Brown
2014	Alicja Wojewnik
2013	William Gall
2012	Deborah Callbreath

BEST IN RETAIL AWARD

2024	Healthy Planet

CHFA BEST IN BRAND AWARD

2024	CanPrev Natural Health Products Ltd

CHFA LAUNCH PAD AWARD

2024	The Rice Stuff’s Thai Red Curry Rice Box
2024	Freshfield Naturals Inc.’s Ocean Saving Omega
2023	The Pleasure Pods Company
2023	Thrive Provisions (Thrive Provisions Wagyu Beef Bar)
2022	Dream Pops (Bites Peanut Butter)
2022	Aeryon Wellness (Up and Away)
2021	Sperri, Novagevity Inc.
2021	Save da Sea
2020	Nuts for Cheese
2020	Level Up Superfoods Inc.
2019	Loop Juice
2019	Green Beaver (aluminum-free antiperspirant)
2018	Partake (Pale Ale)

CHFA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN SALES

2024	Christi Casciaro, CNP, St. Francis Herb Farm
2024	Jason Cox, Purity Life Health Products
2023	Eugene Beaudin, Natural Factors / Assured Natural
2023	Heather Miller, Purity Life Health Products LP
2022	Adina Fast, Genuine Health
2022	Jennie Weselowsky, Prairie Naturals Health Products Inc.
2021	Sarah Butler, Genuine Health

CHFA EXHIBIT AWARDS

BEST SMALL BOOTH

2024	FLOURISH
2023	Tanit
2023	Flow Water
2022	ZoRaw
2022	Yumy Bear
2020	Fatso Peanutbutter
2019	Smart Sweets
2019	Le Comptoir Aroma
2019	Calgary Heritage
2018	Taste of Nature
2017	Wholly Veggie
2017	DeeBees Organics
2017	Noble Bean Tempeh
2016	Lemon Aide
2016	routine inc.
2015	routine inc.
2015	GreenSpace Brands
2015	Matter Company
2014	The Laundry Tarts
2013	Soko Distribution
2013	Coconut Bliss
2013	Joy of the Mountain
2012	La Carrera Canada
2012	Luna & Larry Coconut Bliss
2011	North American Hemp Company
2011	Scentuals Natural Bodycare
2011	Maison Orphée
2010	Hugo Naturals

BEST MEDIUM BOOTH

2024	BOB SNAIL
2023	Living Alchemy
2023	Daiya Foods Inc
2022	routine. Olfatory Lab
2022	Organic Traditions
2020	Living Alchemy
2019	Green Beaver
2019	Neal Brothers
2019	Fiasco Gelato
2018	Bothwell Cheese
2017	Avid Gourmet Inc.
2017	GoMacro
2017	GreenSpace Brands
2016	Attitude
2016	Avafina Organics
2015	GreenSpace Brands
2015	Puresource Inc.
2015	MoodWater
2014	The Green Beaver
2013	GAB Innovations
2013	Hugo & Debra Naturals
2013	TallGrass
2012	Theobroma Chocolat
2012	Lorna Vanderhaeghe Inc
2011	Theobroma Chocolat
2011	Hugo Naturals
2011	Clef des Champs
2010	Abundance Naturally Ltd.

LARGE BOOTH /PAVILION

2024	ATRIUM INNOVATIONS
2023	Jamieson Wellness
2023	alive Publishing Group Inc.
2022	UNFI Canada
2022	Herbaland
2020	Vega
2019	Purica
2019	Satau Inc.
2019	Genuine Health
2018	Advanced Orthomolecular Research (AOR)
2017	Garden of Life
2017	Nature’s Way
2017	Satau
2016	Garden of Life
2016	Garden of Life
2015	Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods
2015	Satau Inc.
2015	ONFC – Ontario Natural Food Co-op
2014	ONFC – Ontario Natural Food Co-op
2013	Genuine Health
2013	Vega
2013	Coop Alentour
2012	Organika
2012	Vega
2011	Nature’s Way
2011	TallGrass
2011	Flora Manufacturing and Distributing Ltd
2010	Ontario Natural Food Co-Op

RETAIL INNOVATION AWARD

2024	Healthy Planet
2024	Community Natural Foods
2023	Goodness Me! Natural Food Market
2023	Nature’s Emporium
2022	Avril Supermarché Santé
2022	Blush Lane / SPUD.ca
2021	Healthy Planet

CHFA EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL SALES

2024	Dana Simpson, Marchés Tau
2024	Lisa Fry, Nature’s Fare Markets
2023	Jon Heath, The Big Carrot
2023	Gavin Mah, Finlandia Natural Pharmacy
2022	Teresa D’Addario, Nature’s Emporium
2022	Tanja Salewski, Finlandia Natural Pharmacy
2021	Syed Rizvi, Healthy Planet
2021	Chuck Brown, Pomme Natural Market
2020	Imran Shaikh, Happy Planet
2020	Bonnie Elendiuk, The Vitamin Shop
2019	Lisa Jones, Stone Store Natural Foods Ltd.
2019	Christine Goyer, La Moisson-Supermarché Santé
2019	Ashley Labbonte, Vita Health Fresh Market
2018	Jane Greenley, The Big Carrot
2018	Lisa Ramsay, Nature’s Fare Markets
2017	Joan Roy, Harmony Whole Foods Market
2017	Karin Lowen, Lifestyle Naturals
2017	Marjolaine Roy, Coopérative La Manne
2016	Terry Samaroo, Nature’s Emporium
2016	Sheila Young, Nature’s Fare Markets
2015	Marie Couture, Sol Epicerie Santé
2015	Alison Robinson, Vita Health Fresh Markets
2015	Eamonn McKay, Fiddleheads Health
2014	Shelagh Guinane, Choices Market (Yaletown)
2014	Tanyce Smith, National Nutrition
2013	Nandita Narula, Market Organics
2013	Neil Duazo, Lifestyle Markets
2013	Jo Ann Paradis, La Moisson Supermarché Santé
2012	Sylvie Senay Avril Supermarché Santé
2012	Renee Wilson, Pacific Rim Nutrition (The Vitamin Shop)
2011	Teresa D’Addario, Nature’s Emporium
2011	Suzi Oberkirsch, Nature’s Fare Markets
2011	Nicole Lefebvre, La Rosalie Inc.
2010	Audrey Duann, The Big Carrot Natural Food Market
2010	Darlene Smith, Ave Maria Gifts and Specialties
2009	Deborah White, Burlington Health Foods
2009	Kris Jeffrey, The Vitamin Shop
2008	Luna Curle, Planet Organic
2008	Terry Luxton, Lifestyle Natural Foods
2007	Don & Helen Luther, Nutrition House Owen Sound
2007	Betty Boucher, Vitamin Shop
2007	Howard Guttman, Healthtree
2006	Diane Coutinho, Noah’s Natural Foods
2006	Neil Duazo, Lifestyle Markets

CHFA CELEBRATING DIVERSITY AWARD

2024	EmkaoFoods
2024	Margaret Coons, Nuts for Cheese
2023	Herbaland Naturals Inc.
2023	It’s Souper
2022	Renu Bio Health Ltd.
2022	Nature’s Path Foods Inc.
2021	Living Green
2021	Ellie Bianca

TRAILBLAZER SMALL BUSINESS AWARD

2024	Aeryon Ashlie, Aeryon Wellness

CHFA ONE TO WATCH AWARD

2024	Beckie Prime, Beck’s Broth
2023	Kyle Viehweger, Nature’s Source
2023	Lauren Bensadoun, BUZZD Nutrition
2022	Erica Williams, Yumy Bear
2022	Jake Karls, Mid-Day Squares
2021	Amanda Santalucia, Purity Life
2021	Cole Pearsall, Acid League

AGENT OF CHANGE AWARD

2024	Jennifer Walker, Prairie Naturals (Agent of Change in Social Justice and Advocacy Award)
2024	Gavin Mah (Agent of Change in Social Justice and Advocacy)
2023	Sanjiv Jagota, Nature’s Source (Agent of Change in Regulatory Affairs Award)
2023	joni
2022	KidStar Nutrients
2022	Aeryon Wellness
2021	Michelle Leong Francis, Living Green

WOMAN OF INFLUENCE AWARD

2024	Neelum Shahi, Choice’s Market
2024	Ellen Wheeler, Alive Publishing Group
2023	Suzie Yorke
2023	Katharine Herringer and Annalea Krebs
2022	Julie Drapeau
2022	Mackie Vadacchino
2021	Alicja Wojewnik