Nominations are now open for Wine growers British Columbia’s (WGBC) annual recognition awards that include the Industry Recognition Award and the Award of Distinction. These awards recognize our industry peers and celebrate the passion and dedication they bring to the BC wine industry.
Please note the differences in the two awards listed below and submit your nominations today!
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.
Nominations close 5:00 PM, Friday, June 11. To make your nomination, please complete and submit the form HERE.
