Tracy Shinners-Carnelley becomes chair of the Potato Sustainability Alliance. She’s the vice-president, research, quality and sustainability for Winnipeg-based Peak of the Market.

While Chris Hedges has been re-elected as chair of the Ontario Apple Growers for another one-year term, Jeremy Veens becomes the new vice-chair.

Beth Patillo will chair the 2026 technical advisory committee for CanadaGAP.

Dr. Badrul Masud brings extensive practical experience to the role of water quantity engineer.

This award recognizes Peak’s reputation for quality, reliability and consistency.