The Australian Women in Wine Awards 2019 Finalists have been announced ahead of the awards ceremony to be held in New York City this September.
AWIWA 2018 Winners – Photo Supplied
The AWIW celebrate and reward the work of women in the Australian wine community, and community leaders who champion equality and fairness for all sexes in the workplace. They are the only awards program for women in wine in the world.
Australian Women in Wine Awards Finalists 2019:
The finalists in each award category are (in alphabetical order by surname):
Winemaker of the Year – sponsored by Tonnellerie Saint Martin
- Nat Cleghorn, Yalumba
- Vanya Cullen, Cullen Wines
- Jo Marsh, Billy Button Wines
Researcher / Innovator of the Year – sponsored by Angove Family Winemakers
- Inca Lee, Vinehealth Australia
- Joanna Gambetta, Charles Sturt University
- Mango Parker, The Australian Wine Research Institute
Champion of Diversity & Equality – sponsored by Australian Grape and Wine
- Trish Barry, Mastermind Consulting
- Carolyn Coon & Kristy Keyte, Treasury Wine Estates
- John Davis, Pepper Tree Wines
- Pernod Ricard Winemakers – Better Balance Ambassadors
Marketer of the Year – sponsored by denomination
- Elizabeth Calabria-Staltare, Calabria Family Wines
- Imogen Hayes, Handpicked Wines
- Rebecca Love, Howard Park Wines
Cellar Door Person of the Year – sponsored by Purple Giraffe
- Lauren Hutton, Bethany Wines
- Ulrika Larsson, Clairault Streicker
- Jodhi Thoms, Elderton Wines
Viticuturist of the Year – sponsored by Wine Australia
- Sheridan Alm, Starrs Reach Vineyard
- Brooke Howell, Yalumba Family Winemakers
- Amanda Mader, Vine Scout
Owner / Operator of the Year – sponsored by WineWorks Australia
- Laura Carter, Unico Zelo
- Belinda Chambers, Lake Moodemere Estate
- Sarah McDougall, Lake George Winery
The winners of each award category will be announced at the 2019 AWIWA ceremony in New York on the evening of 17th September (morning of 18th September, Australian time) in partnership with Wine Australia.
The ceremony, which is an invitation only event featuring over 35 Australian female wine producers in attendance as well as local trade, media and other special guests, will be live streamed back to Australia and around the world.
The live stream will take place via the Australian Women in Wine Facebook page. As in previous years, each wine region and wine business is being encouraged to host their own watch party to cheer on all the finalists and winners.
The event will coincide with the launch of Far From Ordinary: Aussie Wine Month, which will bring Australian wineries across the globe for the largest Australian wine promotion ever held in the USA.
