Sheri Nielson Auditor Recognition Award

This recognition is awarded annually by CanAgPlus to a deserving CanadaGAP auditor who has shown extraordinary heart, dedication and commitment to their role. The recipient will be an auditor who has made a significant contribution to the program, the growers, and the industry that CanadaGAP serves. In this way we wish to help keep Sheri’s memory alive. Sheri Nielson was a long-time CanadaGAP auditor and much-loved member of the agricultural community who passed away in 2022.

An award ceremony is held annually, typically in conjunction with the CanAgPlus AGM. This year’s award ceremony was held both in-person and virtually, at 1:30 p.m. MST on December 3, 2025. Congratulations to this year’s recipient, Cameron Korpan! He has been a CanadaGAP Auditor since 2014, upholding the CanadaGAP Program with the highest level of integrity. Cameron has worked over the years for multiple certification bodies, not only auditing, but also in specialized technical roles, and also runs his own food safety consulting business offering training and support services to growers and new auditor candidates. He has also supported CanadaGAP with various technical functions over the last 4 years. His collaborative, helpful, and dedicated approach has made a significant and lasting impact on the industry.

Potential recipients may not self-nominate; nominations must come from another individual or organization, whether that be the certification body, another auditor or colleague, a program participant, a growers’ association, or another member of the industry or the food safety community.  If you’ve had a great experience with an auditor, please let us know, using the button below! Please include a brief description of the auditor’s contributions or qualities (1 or 2 paragraphs max).