Please see descriptors below for who is eligible to be nominated for each award category:
Award of distinction - An individual or family, current or past (owner, manager, employee), of a Canadian winery who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, commitment and passion for the advancement of the Canadian wine industry.
Wine Industry Champion Award - An individual who does not work at a winery and has significantly contributed to the strength and viability of the industry through policy, advocacy, education or media.
Karl Kaiser Canadian Winemaker Award - An individual who has exemplified leadership in winemaking, has exhibited mentorship with fellow winemakers, and has invested both time and energy towards winemaking excellence.