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Food Industry Personality of the Year 2026

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Food Industry Personality of the Year 2026 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Food Industry Personality of the Year 2026 is a Other Support

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Food Industry Personality of the Year 2026?

Food Industry Personality of the Year 2026 is funded by Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ)

Q: Who is eligible for the Food Industry Personality of the Year 2026 program?

To be eligible for the Food Industry Personality of the Year 2026 program, you must: • Open to all (event accessible to everyone).

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Food Industry Personality of the Year 2026?

You can contact Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec (CTAQ) by email at concours@conseiltaq.com or by phone at 450-349-1521.

Q: What expenses are eligible under Food Industry Personality of the Year 2026?

Eligible expenses generally include costs that directly support the objectives of the funding program. The specific expenses that qualify may vary based on the nature of the project and the program’s guidelines.

Q: Where is the Food Industry Personality of the Year 2026 available?

The Food Industry Personality of the Year 2026 program is available the province of Quebec.

Last Update: January 22, 2026

QC, Canada

Recognition award honoring a transformative Quebec food industry leader

Other Support

Conseil de la transformation alimentaire du Québec

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Accommodation and food services

Location

Quebec

Legal structures

Non-profit
Public or Parapublic institution
For-profit business

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

The Food Industry Personality of the Year 2026 program recognizes an outstanding leader shaping Québec’s food industry through vision, audacity, and impact; the maximum funding amount is not specified. Eligible activities include submitting a nomination between November 25, 2025 and February 15, 2026, with the winner announced at the CTAQ 2026 Congress gala dinner (March 27–29, 2026) in Gatineau.

Eligibility

The nomination must be submitted during the official nomination period (November 25, 2025 to February 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m.).
The nomination must relate to a leader in Quebec’s food industry/community recognized for vision, boldness, and impact on the sector.

Who is eligible?

Businesses and organizations in Quebec’s food industry

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec (Québec food industry community).

How to apply

Check nomination timeline

Confirm the nomination period: November 25, 2025 to February 15, 2026 (11:59 p.m.)
Ensure you can submit before the deadline

Download required documents

Download the available documents under “Documents to download”

Prepare nomination file

Prepare the nomination submission using the provided documents

Ask questions by email

Email questions to concours@conseiltaq.com if clarification is needed

Additional information

Nominations are open from November 25, 2025 to February 15, 2026 (11:59 p.m.).
The winner will be announced on the Saturday evening gala dinner during the CTAQ Congress 2026 (March 27–29, 2026) at the Hilton Lac-Leamy in Gatineau.
This event is presented by Banque Nationale.
The event is accessible to everyone.

Contacts

concours@conseiltaq.com

450-349-1521

QC, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Food Industry Personality of the Year 2026 Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Food Industry Personality of the Year 2026. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.