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Winegrowers 2026 Awards Washington Winegrowers Association Annual Awards Nominations Are Open! Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to Washington’s wine industry? Now is your chance to recognize their achievements. Winegrowers is accepting nominations for its annual awards, celebrating the individuals whose leadership, innovation, and dedication have made a lasting impact on our…

Winegrowers 2026 Board Nominations  Nominations are being sought for positions on the Washington Winegrowers Board of Directors. The terms of three board members expire in 2026, and while each incumbent intends to run again, each of their seats is up for election. Additionally, there is one open seat with an expiring term in 2027.  Members in good standing may…

WineVit 2027 – Education Committee Gathers Planning for WineVit 2027 is underway; the Education Committee recently held their first planning session and will continue to meet through the summer.   WineVit 2027 will look a little different, with 2-one day events:  A January 2027 event will be held in the Prosser area with a grower-leaning focus  A June 2027 event will be on the west…

Industry Stakeholders Weigh in on the Future of WineVit Industry leaders and partners across the wine and viticulture community are coming together with a shared purpose: to reimagine the future of WineVit, the annual Washington wine industry convention presented by the Washington Winegrowers Association. In a collaborative planning effort, stakeholders are aligning key priorities to ensure the event remains relevant, valuable,…

Industry Winegrowers Heads to DC The Washington Winegrowers Association, in partnership with the Washington Wine Institute, head to Washington DC in early May to represent the Washington wine industry to policymakers.   In preparation, Winegrowers coordinated a meeting of partners, including the Washington Department of Agriculture, Washington State University, Washington State Wine Commission, and Washington Wine Institute to clarify and amplify message points on issues of joint interest.  Staff then…

Winegrowers Job Board Are you hiring? Did you know job postings on our website are FREE to Washington Winegrowers members? And accessible for any industry partner to view right on our website? Don’t delay, log into your portal and post today! Categories Around the Industry Events Grape Post Full Issue Is Your Business in Compliance?…

Industry Service:  Wine Commission Board Positions   On June 30th the terms of four members of the Washington State Wine Commission board expire.   The Washington State Wine Commission was created by the Washington State Legislature in 1987 to promote the growth of the wine industry for the benefit of all of the state’s citizens. Its mission is to raise awareness and demand for Washington State wine…