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Wine Growers BC Six-Month Activity Map
Don't miss out on upcoming Wine Growers BC campaigns, events and plans by referring to our new six-month activity map. Refer to the map often for upcoming opportunities. DOWNLOAD
Alberta Beverage Awards
The Alberta Beverage Awards were launched in 2013 to help identify the very best wines, beers, and spirits (along with everything else) available in the dynamic Alberta beverage marketplace. Taking place each July, this blind competition uses some of Alberta’s finest judging palates composed of restaurateurs, liquor retailers, sommeliers and educators and media persons. Buyers, influencers, and experts. Results are published in Culinaire Magazine in October along with other media such as TV, print and online in the fall. Wine…
Best Wine Awards 2021
1. Professional tastings that counts for 25% of the final score 2. “Wine lovers” tastings that counts for 75% of the finale score conducted with wine clubs members and wineries' clients 3. All tastings will be conducted between June and July 2021 4. Official winners announcement will be on July 30th 2021 All tastings are hold in Paris, France. Wines are judged in Wine Member's clubs by what we call "wine lovers" which are non-professional persons who have demonstrated interest and…
B.C. Lean Program
The B.C. Lean for Food Processors Program supports specialized business skill development to enable processors to make more informed decisions, optimize operating procedures, improve production capacity, labour productivity and strengthen their business. Lean is aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of local food and beverage processing firms in the sector. The Ministry will provide successful applicants up to $7,000 for services from a Qualified Business Consultant. Successful applicants are required to pay $1,500 upfront to the Qualified Business Consultant. Connect with…
Canadian Wine Growers Symposium & Awards 2021 (on Zoom)
The Pandemic: Impacts and Opportunities, with: 10:00 am Industry Welcome 10:15 am Joel Aitken, Ecocert Canada, “Exploring Organic & Sustainable Viticulture and Winemaking in Canada” 11:15 am Amin Asad, Ipsos, “The Great Reset on Engaging with Consumers” 12:15 pm David Coletto, Abacus Data, “A Pandemic, a Federal Election, and the Return to Normal” 1:00 pm Canadian/British Columbia Wine Industry Awards Registration is COMPLIMENTARY for Canadian Wine Industry Professionals through EventBrite Program & Event Details Sponsored by Wine Growers Canada, Wine Growers British Columbia, Wine Growers Ontario and Wine…
Annual General Meeting
Wine Growers British Columbia will hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 10 AM. The meeting will once again be held virtually this year. As quorum is critical to proceed, we encourage all members to attend and participate. Virtual meeting details and registration will be provided soon, in the meantime, please save the date for September 1, 2021.
Are you a member of the BC wine industry and have an Industry Event you want listed?
To display your wine industry event on our event calendar, please contact Ainsley to receive our online Event Submission form. Industry events published on our site are intended for industry personnel. All events must have a BC wine component to be eligible for inclusion.
Submissions will not be displayed immediately but will be held for moderation until approved by WGBC .
