Meet Canadian Grocer's 2016 Generation Next award winners

Eight rising stars of the grocery trade were recognized Monday night with Canadian Grocer’s Generation Next Award.

The winners were awarded during the Golden Pencil ceremony at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. The Golden Pencil Awards, which are handed out for lifetime service to the Canadian grocery industry is a partner with Canadian Grocer on the Generation Next Awards.

The award, now in its sixth year, goes to suppliers, retailers and entrepreneurs under 40 who demonstrate leadership, a commitment to working in grocery and involvement in the industry or their community.

You can read more about our winners in the upcoming issue of Canadian Grocer. In the meantime, check out the list below: