The Finalists Are In! Member Voting is Now Open for the 2026 CHFA Industry Achievement Awards
Following a review of the long list of nominees by the CHFA Board of Directors, the CHFA Awards Committee, and CHFA's internal review team, a shortlist of finalists has been selected in each award category. These outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations are helping shape the future of Canada's natural, organic and wellness industry through their leadership, innovation, and dedication.
Brand Excellence Award
- AquaOmega
- Beck’s Broth
- Good Protein
- Prana Biovegan Inc.
- St. Francis Herb Farm Inc.
Retailer of the Year Award
- Community Natural Foods
- Dad’s Organic Market
- La Boîte à Grains
- Nature’s Emporium
- Nature’s Fare Markets
Equity & Impact Award (winner chosen by awards council)
- AquaOmega
- Herbaland Naturals
- Joni
- UNFI Canada
Trailblazer Small Business Award
- Beck’s Broth
- Dodjivi Inc.
- Drink NOA
- Gingerbug
- Mitsoh
Agent of Change in Regulatory Affairs (winner chosen by awards council)
- Ellen Wheeler, alive / CNHR
- Health First Network
- Michael Bentley, SierraSil
- Sanjiv Jagota, Nature’s Source
- Tania John, Purity Life Health Products
Woman of Influence Award
- Angie Wood, Calgary Co-op
- Brenda Kirk, Pattison
- Caitlin Rivett-Carnac, St. Francis Herb Farm
- Kim Lebeau, LeBeau Excel
- Tracy Creighton, Bioforce (A.Vogel)
CHFA Award for Excellence in Sales
- Alissa Liska, UNFI Canada
- Colleen Rintamaki, Three Farmers Foods Inc.
- Johnny Hribar, Propel Natural Brands
- Luanne Svetelj, Left Coast Organics/Left Coast Naturals
- Shane Chartrand, St.Francis Herb Farm
CHFA Excellence in Retail Sales Award
- Ananda- Mae Tze, Lifestyle Markets
- Karen Sargan, Dad’s Organic Market
- Lisa Ramsey, Nature’s Fare Markets
- Nathan Froese, Community Natural Foods
- Simona Farkas, Vita Health Fresh Market
Best Boutique Broker
- Agency Brand Management
- Blume Natural
- Brandseed Marketing
- Connect Brand Management
- Elevation Brands
Best Large Broker
- Indigo Natural Products Management
- Propel Natural Brands
Distributor of Distinction
- LCG Foods Distribution
- Left Coast Naturals
- Peak Performance
- Purity Life
- UNFI Canada
Industry Voice Award
- Dr. Bonnie Mallard, ImmunoCeutica
- Julie Daniluk, Julie Daniluk Consulting Inc.
- Lara Tiro, Rebel CPG/Munching on Molecules Podcast
- Peter Neal, Jonluca Neal /Neal Brothers Brands Inc.
- Phil Chang & Kenny Vannucci, This Commerce Life
Willie Pelzer Memorial Hall of Fame Award (winner chosen by awards council)
- Ian Walker, Left Coast Naturals/Hippie Snacks/Left Coast Organics
- Norm Danniels, Body Plus
- Patrick Higgins, Propel Natural Brands
- Renato Perpignani, Satau Inc.
- Stewart Brown, Genuine Health
John Holtmann Leadership Award (winner chosen by awards council)
- Brad Winsor, Nutter’s
- Ian Walker, Left Coast Naturals/Hippie Snacks/Left Coast Organics
- Lorna Vanderhaeghe, Headlines Promotions
- Renato Perpignani, Satau Inc.
- Stacey Kravitz, UNFI
It's Time to Vote
Now it's your turn, CHFA members!
Member voting is officially open, giving you the opportunity to help select this year's Industry Achievement Award winners. Review the finalists in each eligible category and cast your vote for the people and organizations whose contributions have made a lasting impact on our industry.
Voting is open until July 10, 2026.
Having trouble signing in? Reach out to us at info@chfa.ca.
If you don’t currently have access, please connect with your company’s CHFA Primary Contact, who can add you to their team in their CHFA Member Portal.
We encourage all eligible members to participate in recognizing the people and organizations making a meaningful impact across our industry.
Save the Date
The winners of the 2026 CHFA Industry Achievement Awards will be announced live at CHFA NOW Toronto 2026. We can't wait to celebrate our finalists and recognize this year's award recipients alongside the incredible natural, organic and wellness community that makes our industry so special.
