Canadian Wine Growers Symposium and Industry Recognition Awards Ceremony
Wine Growers British Columbia (WGBC) along with Wine Growers Canada, Wine Growers Ontario and Wine Growers Nova Scotia, will jointly host a virtual Canadian Wine Growers Symposium and Annual Awards Ceremony on July 21, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM PST. The symposium will have high profile speakers addressing emerging political and market trends and impacts of the pandemic, followed by Wine Growers Canada and Wine Growers British Columbia Industry Recognition Awards.
As we continue to navigate our new reality, it is more important than ever to recognize our industry peers and commend them on their passion, determination and perseverance. Wine growers British Columbia’s annual recognition awards include the Industry Recognition Award and the Award of Distinction. Thank you for your submissions. Nominations are now closed. Please join us virtually on Wednesday July 21 at 1:00 PM (PST) as we recognize our 2021 award recipients.
Date: Wednesday July 21, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (PST)
Location: Virtual event
Industry Recognition Award
WGBC’s Industry Recognition Award is the foremost honour for exemplary support for the British Columbia wine industry. Established in 2013, the award honours a non-winery industry individual, business or organization for support of the BC wine industry and BC VQA Wine through media, research, policy, regulation, education, advocacy or other means significantly contributing to the overall strength and long-term viability of the industry.
Please note the list of past winners below.
Award of Distinction
Established in 2016, the Award of Distinction, recognizes a winery representative for their outstanding leadership, commitment and passion for the advancement of the British Columbia wine industry.
Please note the list of past winners below.
Nomination and Selection Process
- The Awards are open to all organizations, businesses and individuals in the BC grape wine industry.
- Individuals may not nominate themselves; organizations or businesses may apply directly.
- Individual Board members and employees of WGBC are not eligible for the Award of Distinction.
- The judging committee is comprised of the WGBC Board of Directors. Judges are expected to declare any conflicts of interest.