Each year we remember and celebrate those individuals who have had a major impact in our region. This year’s Viva Fresh scholarship will posthumously honor Mrs. Gracie Gonzalez. Gracie was a long time employee of the Texas International Produce Association, who passed away in 2020. Since the 90s, Gracie worked with the South Texas Onion and Melon Committee, Texas Produce Association (later TIPA), and Texas Citrus Mutual. If you attended an event, visited the office or called the organization you likely saw her smiling face or heard her happy voice. Her kindness, love and patience extended to every single member of our industry and her presence and hard work were part of the behind-the-scenes effort that helped craft the association we know today.
For more information, contact:
Texas International Produce Association
Attn: Viva Fresh Scholarship Committee
901 Business Park Drive, Suite 500 Mission, Texas 78572
(Office) 956.581.8632
info@texipa.org