Oregon Wine Industry Awards
2020 Oregon Wine Industry Award Recipients
Overview
Each year at the Oregon Wine Symposium, industry members are recognized for their contributions to the Oregon wine industry.
Nominations for the Oregon Wine Industry Awards are open year round. Submissions received by Nov. 15 will be considered for awards given the following February. Award recipients will be selected and notified in December.
Awards Categories
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognizes individuals whose extraordinary dedication, inspiration and advocacy for the Oregon wine community span a personal lifetime.
Founders Award
Recognizes individuals whose pioneering, groundbreaking work has deeply influenced and advanced the interests of Oregon winegrowers and winemakers, fostering statewide collaboration.
Outstanding Industry Leadership Award
Recognizes individuals whose exemplary commitment and innovative leadership has contributed significantly to the advancement of the Oregon wine industry.
Vineyard Excellence Award
Recognizes vineyard employees who demonstrate outstanding collaborative support under the supervision of vineyard directors and viticulturists. These employees exemplify remarkable technical knowledge, professionalism and an outstanding work ethic.
Industry Partner Award
Recognizes people working in fields tangential to the wine industry whose cooperative approach has positively influenced the success of the Oregon wine industry and its members.