The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) presented Joanne Driscoll, executive director, Prince Edward Island Horticultural Association, with the 2026 Doug Connery Award at its annual banquet in Ottawa.

This award publicly recognizes persons who, during their association with the FVGC and Canada’s horticulture sector, have made outstanding contributions to the improvement and advancement of the industry. The award was created in 2012 in honour of the late Doug Connery, a past president and driving force behind FVGC who suffered an untimely passing in 2011.

Joanne Driscoll has dedicated her career to advancing Canada’s horticulture sector. After graduating from the Nova Scotia Agricultural College and McGill University’s Macdonald College, she began as a crop scout in Prince Edward Island and went on to become executive director of the PEI Horticultural Association.

In this role, Joanne Driscoll has led important research and agronomy initiatives that address real challenges for growers and strengthen the productivity of the sector. She has also been a trusted advocate for producers navigating food safety, traceability, and regulatory requirements, including through her work with CanadaGAP.

Source:  Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada