FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Leamington, ON – March 13 – George Gilvesy has been awarded the Fruit & Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) Doug Connery Award. This award recognizes outstanding passion, commitment, and dedication to advancing the interests of Canada’s horticultural sector. The recipients of the Doug Connery Award are evaluated based on seven categories that have been achieved through the course of their career. These categories include exemplary accomplishments in the areas of: innovative contributions, national impact, provincial impact, local/regional impact, international impact, service to horticulture, and lasting impression.
George Gilvesy, former Chair of Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG), exemplifies the attributes to be recognized for the FVGC Doug Connery Award through his continued dedication and contributions advocating on behalf of fruit and vegetable growers through leadership and implementing initiatives that enhance the lives of Ontarians through the distribution of fresh produce.
“During his tenure, George was instrumental in advancing the greenhouse sector through his strategic vision and devotion, fostering collaboration within the sector at all three levels of government” said Rick Mastronardi, OGVG Vice Chair.
George has played a key role in devising and implementing innovative strategies to tackle the sector’s unique challenges, including navigating complex regulations and ensuring the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of OGVG's members, both locally and internationally.
“George has been instrumental in developing and implementing innovative strategies to address the unique challenges faced by the greenhouse sector, from navigating complex regulatory frameworks to ensuring the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of our members” said Kevin Safrance, OGVG Vice Chair District 2.
George positioned the Canadian greenhouse vegetable sector as a recognized leader in sustainable agriculture driven by the membership's commitment to excellence, demonstrated in the responsible stewardship of people and the planet, and has been unified by a tireless pursuit of innovation, competitiveness, and growth.
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About OGVG
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, (OGVG), represent more than 170 greenhouse farmers growing over 4,100 acres of fresh and nutritious peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Over the past decade, the sector boasts a growth rate averaging 6% and is poised to continue that growth at a rate of 5% annually for the next ten years. As agricultural innovators, the sector continues to invest in research, develop, and operationalize novel technologies and applications that will continue to expand and reinforce Canada's domestic food supply system while enhancing our position as a major partner in addressing global food security.
For further information and media inquiries, please contact:
Richard Lee, Executive Director
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