Oppy chairman and CEO has been selected to receive the International Humanitarian Ellis Island Medal of Honor
Oppy chairman, CEO and managing partner John Anderson is to receive the prestigious International Humanitarian Ellis Island Medal of Honor in May.
The award celebrates the legacy of immigrants and recognises those who have made significant contributions to society.
Each year honourees are selected for their exceptional commitment to service through their professional, cultural or civic endeavours.
The Ellis Island Medal of Honor is officially acknowledged by both US Houses of Congress and is recorded annually in the Congressional Record.
Anderson is being recognised for his ”exemplary leadership” at Oppy and within the fresh produce industry, where he has long supported and advanced global trade, sustainability, and innovation.
Past recipients of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor entail eight US presidents including Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter, numerous Nobel laureates, and such philanthropists as Susan Rockefeller and David Rockefeller Jr.
“Ellis Island symbolises a new beginning for generations of North Americans who passed through its gates in pursuit of their dreams,” Anderson said.
“It serves as a powerful reminder that many of us begin our journeys with humble origins, and through perseverance and vision we can accomplish extraordinary things.”
Anderson will be formally honoured during a ceremony on 10 May, on Ellis Island in New York, followed by fireworks at the Statue of Liberty.
“John’s dedication has helped shape the company’s ongoing success while exercising a positive influence on the global marketplace,” said Oppy president and chief operating officer David Smith.
