joni wins Equity & Impact Award at the 2026 CHFA Industry Achievement Awards
joni wins Equity & Impact Award at the 2026 CHFA Industry Achievement Awards
Canada’s largest trade association dedicated to the natural, organic and wellness industry, the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA), hosted the coveted CHFA Industry Achievement Awards on Saturday, September 26, recognizing leaders driving excellence and innovation in Canada’s wellness industry.
Presented during CHFA NOW Toronto, the annual awards recognize achievements across the industry, from longstanding leadership and advocacy to entrepreneurship, retail, sales, brand building and distribution. They give the CHFA community a chance to recognize the people and organizations driving progress in the sector and contributing to its continued growth.
Excellence across retail, sales and the broader supply chain was also recognized, with awards presented to individuals and organizations representing businesses of all sizes and areas of the sector.
The 2026 CHFA Industry Achievement Award winners are:
- Willie Pelzer Memorial Hall of Fame Award: Stewart Brown, Genuine Health
- John Holtmann Leadership Award: Ian Walker, Left Coast Naturals / Hippie Snacks
- Industry Voice Award: Peter Neal, Jonluca Neal / Neal Brothers Brands Inc.
- Agent of Change in Regulatory Affairs: Sanjiv Jagota, Nature’s Source
- Equity & Impact Award: Joni
- Trailblazer Small Business Award: Mitsoh
- Woman of Influence Award: Angie Wood, Calgary Co-op
- Excellence in Retail Sales: Nathan Froese, Community Natural Foods
- Excellence in Sales: Johnny Hribar, Propel Natural Brands
- Retailer of the Year Award: Nature’s Emporium
- Brand Excellence Award: St. Francis Herb Farm Inc.
- Best Boutique Broker: Blume Natural Sales and Marketing
- Best Large Broker: Propel Natural Brands
- Distributor of Distinction: UNFI Canada
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