CFIG reveals winners of 2026 Master Merchandiser Awards at GIC
The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) recognized the best merchandising displays in grocery at the Grocery Innovations Canada’s Merchandising Excellence Awards on Tuesday (Oct. 27).
CFIG’s Master Merchandiser Awards Program (MMAP) recognizes best Point-of-Sale merchandising in the grocery industry.
A total of 15 prizes were awarded across three different store size groupings and five different merchandising categories.
Winners were selected by a panel of industry judges based on: creativity and visual appeal; effective use of signage; display shopability; effective cross-merchandising; and supporting manufacturer compliance.
Merchandising displays, promotions and events were held between Aug. 9, 2025 and Aug. 10, 2026.
Read on for the 2026 Master Merchandise Award winners.
First To Market – New Product
Small Surface Gold
IGA West Broadway, Vancouver
Moris Espiritu and Team
Supplier: Ben Clarke, Lassonde
Medium Surface Gold
IGA St Pierre, Granby, Que.
Tammy Ferland and Team
Supplier: Benoit Bedard, KraftHeinz
Large Surface Gold
IGA Extra Convivio Loretteville 8288, Que.
Jean-François Dorval and Team
Supplier: Yves Gigault, KraftHeinz
Themed Event
Small Surface Gold
Beausejour Co-op Oakbank, Oakbank, Man.
Andrew Grave and Team
Supplier: Donna Van De Walle, Lassonde
Medium Surface Gold
Sherwood Co-op Regina, Rochdale Crossing, Regina, Sask.
Noel Castillo and Team
Supplier: Michelle Young, KraftHeinz
Large Surface Gold
Save-On Foods – Park & Tilford, North Vancouver
Nav Kandola, Eric Falkenberg, Justin Gaw and Team
Supplier: PepsiCo Foods
Perimeter Display
Small Surface Gold
Central Fresh Market, Kitchener, Ont.
Ben Pino and Team
Supplier: Dave Farley, Maple Leaf Foods
Medium Surface Gold
Save-On-Foods – Regina South, Regina, Sask.
Greg Lewis and Team
Supplier: Damara Brown, Lassonde
Large Surface Gold
Save-On-Foods – Chuka Blvd, Regina, Sask.
Rob Foster and Team
Supplier: Damara Brown, Lassonde
Multi-Manufacturer
Small Surface Gold
Colemans Food Centre - Caribou Road, Corner Brook, N.L.
Chad Luedee & Store Team
Supplier: Trevor Legge Coca-Cola, along with Old Dutch
Medium Surface Gold
Market Street Vulcan, Vulcan, Alta.
Scott Mitchell & Team
Supplier: Sharon Gower from Saputo, along with General Mills
Large Surface Gold
Calgary Co-op Creekside, Calgary
Wade Fedosenko and Team
Supplier: Deanna Hamilton from Maple Leaf Foods along with KraftHeinz
Single Manufacturer
Small Surface-Gold
Central Plains Co-op Rosetown, Sask.
Corey Weedmark & Team
Supplier: Carol Rissling, KraftHeinz
Medium Surface Gold
Gardenland Co-op, Winkler, Man.
Cam Buhler & Team
Supplier: Jennifer Richter, Nestlé
Large Surface Gold
Save-on Foods – Orchard Plaza, Kelowna, B.C.
Scott Gilbert & Eric Falkenberg and Team
Supplier: Michael Thacheal, Kevin Kentel, Landon King, Ken McCaffrey, Coca-Cola
See photos of the displays in the gallery below. Photography courtesy CFIG
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IGA West Broadway, Vancouver, BC -
Beausejour Co-op Oakbank, Oakbank, Man. -
IGA St Pierre, Granby, Que. -
IGA Extra Convivio Loretteville 8288, Que. -
Central Plains Co-op Rosetown, Sask. -
Sherwood Co-op Regina, Rochdale Crossing, Regina, Sask. -
Save-On Foods – Park & Tilford, North Vancouver -
Gardenland Co-op, Winkler, Man. -
Gardenland Co-op, Winkler, Man. -
Central Fresh Market, Kitchener, Ont. - Save-On-Foods – Chuka Blvd, Regina, Sask.
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Save-On-Foods – Regina South, Regina, Sask. -
Calgary Co-op Creekside, Calgary -
Colemans Food Centre - Caribou Road, Corner Brook, N.L. -
Market Street Vulcan, Vulcan, Alta.
