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Nominations Open for The Packer's 2026 Apple Person of the Year - Produce Market Guide

Julie DeJarnatt, vice president of marketing and brand strategy for Chelan Fresh and The Packer’s 2025 Apple Person of the Year, says that while increasing domestic consumption isn’t the only thing the U.S. apple industry needs, “Why not try? Why not give it a go? It’s the one thing that we can control. We can control what the U.S. consumer thinks about apples.”
Julie DeJarnatt, vice president of marketing and brand strategy for Chelan Fresh and The Packer’s 2025 Apple Person of the Year, says that while increasing domestic consumption isn’t the only thing the U.S. apple industry needs, “Why not try? Why not give it a go? It’s the one thing that we can control. We can control what the U.S. consumer thinks about apples.”
by Christina Herrick, Jun 29, 2026

The Packer is seeking nominations for the 2026 Apple Person of the Year. The award will be presented at the U.S. Apple Association’s 2026 Apple Crop Outlook and Marketing Conference, set for Aug. 19-21 in Chicago.

The award, first presented by The Packer in 1964 to Henry W. Miller Jr. of Consolidated Orchard Co., recognizes an individual who has shown leadership and commitment to the advancement of the apple industry.

To nominate an industry leader, email Christina Herrick at [email protected] with answers to these questions:

  • Who do you nominate for The Packer’s 2026 Apple Person of the Year?
  • How do you know the nominee?
  • How has this person shown leadership and commitment to the advancement of the apple industry?
  • How is the apple industry different today because of this person?

Deadline for nominations is Wednesday, July 22.

Recent award recipients include:





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