RISING STAR AWARD
Awarded to someone with less than 10 years of experience in the industry that shows desire to constantly learn and grow. This person is an innovator and role model on the rise.
FINALISTS
Cathline James of Wise Bites
Cathline was concerned about the health of children as it was reported to be on the decline and wanted to help change that. She created a line of healthy baked goods with reduced sugar, substituted mostly with fruit. All Wise Bites products have also been made with increased protein, fibre and minerals as they aim to make it easier for everyone to have healthier snack options!
Connie Marples of Boosh Foods
As CEO/Founder of Boosh Food Connie has taken a hands on approach to championing Boosh's mission to make plant-based eating easy and accessible to everyone. By converting traditional comfort food favourites into high quality plant-based dishes, Connie is setting a new standard for healthy frozen meals.
Andrea Butterworth of
Paracanna Foods Inc.
Andrea has bootstrapped this business and grown organically quickly. In addition to leveraging association memberships and opportunities in different veticals, she and her team have established a very impressive advisory board made up of women of distinction in the areas of food, beverage, cannabis and general business to help navigate some of their business challenges.
Summit Labels is honoured to sponsor the Rising Star Award for the 2020 BC Food and Beverage Awards. Congratulations to all the nominees and finalists for being recognized as leaders in the industry and for inspiring fellow entrepreneurs to heights of achievement and innovation
MIKE NUNN, DIRECTOR OF LABEL SOLUTIONS, SUMMIT LABELS