Join the grocery community as GIC recognizes outstanding retailers, merchandising, product innovation and exhibit experiences.
Grocery Innovations Canada brings the industry together to recognize the independent grocers, retail teams, products and exhibitors contributing to the strength and future of Canadian grocery.
From national retail excellence to creative merchandising and standout innovation, GIC provides a stage for achievements that deserve to be celebrated.
Explore the awards recognizing grocery retailers, teams, products and exhibitors throughout GIC 2026.
Canada’s premier awards event celebrating outstanding independent grocers from across the country. The programme recognizes excellence in customer service, operations, merchandising, store presentation, community involvement and overall retail performance.
The Master Merchandiser Awards honour outstanding point-of-sale merchandising in the grocery industry. The programme celebrates displays, promotions and events that demonstrate creativity, visual impact, shopability and effective cross-merchandising.
Top 10 in Grocery recognizes standout products entered in the GIC New Product Showcase. Eligible entries are reviewed by a selected jury, with the winning products receiving additional industry recognition and exposure.
The Best Booth Awards recognize exhibitors that create memorable trade show experiences through strong presentation, creativity, engagement and effective brand storytelling.
Your registration type determines which GIC awards events are included.
Registered Trade Show Pass holders can experience award-related programming taking place during the trade show and open networking events.
Full Delegates receive everything included with the Trade Show Pass, plus admission to the Independent Grocer of the Year Gala Awards Dinner.
Mark your calendar for GIC’s two major awards gatherings.
Celebrate outstanding grocery merchandising and see the 2026 Top 10 in Grocery products announced. Open to registered GIC attendees.
Celebrate Canada’s leading independent grocers at GIC’s concluding reception, dinner and awards presentation. Full Delegate access or an eligible dinner ticket is required.
Experience the awards, networking and recognition that bring the Canadian grocery community together at Grocery Innovations Canada.