For decades, Winegrowers through its February WineVit® convention, and the Washington Wine Industry Foundation through its Party + Auction during the convention, have partnered to provide a comprehensive, industry-wide gathering opportunity.  

The organizations are doing it again in another collaborative way during WineVit® 2026.  The annual Washington Winegrowers awards--recognizing a grower of the year, significant winery contributions, industry service, and lifetime achievement—will be presented during the Foundation’s Party + Auction event on the evening of Tuesday, February 10.  

The Party + Auction is always a fun evening out surrounded by peers giving back to the industry.  Taking a moment during the event to acknowledge that same spirit in the presentation of these four historic awards seemed fitting to both organizations.  

Recipients were selected from nominations during the December Winegrowers board meeting.  While they won’t be announced until the event, all recipients are all well-known and deserving of the recognition.  

Help us celebrate them!  Get your ticket to the February 10 Party + Auction either as an add-on to your WineVit® registration or as a stand-alone Party + Auction registration! 

Note:  All tickets are sold through the Winegrowers website, but Party + Auction must be specifically selected during registration in order to attend.  WineVit®-only registration does not include Party + Auction registration.