Throughout the PMA membership, there is incredible work being done by both individuals and organizations to advance our industry and our talent through innovation, collaboration and superior leadership. Each year, PMA and CGT recognize these changemakers for their contributions and accomplishments with a PMA or CGT Award of Excellence.
Excellence in Collaboration
PMA Bryan E. Silbermann Collaboration Award
This award is to recognize and celebrate an outstanding current PMA member who has addressed an industry issue and/or challenge through collaboration in his or her work to advance the produce and floral industries. See 2020 winner, awarded at Fresh Summit
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Excellence in Innovation
PMA Science & Technology Circle of Excellence Award
This award recognizes individuals or organizations that solve business challenges within the produce and/or floral industries through the application of scientific and technological advancements to create better products, processes or value to customers.
Excellence in Leadership
PMA Robert L. Carey Leadership Award
This award is to recognize and celebrate extraordinary efforts in volunteer service to PMA that has helped to improve, advance, and develop the produce industry. See 2020 winner, awarded at Fresh Summit
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Excellence in Floral Marketing
PMA Floral Marketer of the Year Award
This award recognizes and celebrates the life-time efforts of a dedicated PMA member who has inspired, improved, and advanced the mass-market floral industry. See 2020 winner, awarded at Fresh Summit
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NEW Excellence in Retail
PMA Retail Award
This award recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of a Director of Vice President in the produce or fresh produce departments of a retail banner who has created and implemented a promotion for produce that successfully educates consumers and team members and impacts store sales. Five awards will be granted each year based on store count. See 2020 winners, awarded at Fresh Summit
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Excellence in Growing Talent
CGT Jay Pack Cultivating Our Future Award
This award honors a volunteer who, through sharing of his or her passion and insights for careers in the produce or floral industry, has had tremendous impact on attracting talent to the industry. See 2020 winner, awarded at Fresh Summit
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Excellence in Women's Leadership
Freida Rapoport Caplan Women's Catalyst Award
This award honors a leader in the produce or floral industry who cultivates women’s potential by mentoring and providing a path for the leadership, development, and participation of women in the industry. See 2020 winner, awarded at Fresh Summit
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