Nominations for the Graham Gregory Award for wine now open

Winegrowers, winemakers, researchers, educators, leaders and innovators in the wine industry are invited to nominate themselves or their colleagues for the 2022 Graham Gregory Award, NSW's most prestigious wine industry accolade.

Recognising leadership, research and development, winemaking, education and market development, Dr Alison Bowman, Group Director Plant Systems at NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI), said the Graham Gregory Award rewards people advancing the wine industry in NSW and beyond.

"This award celebrates those that continue to advance the industry and contribute to its success, named in honour of a pioneer of the NSW wine industry and a former NSW DPI Deputy Director General in Agriculture. Individuals involved in any field in the NSW wine industry are encouraged to self-nominate for this esteemed award or nominate a colleague," she said.

Bruno Brombal, the 2021 Graham Gregory Award winner, is a second-generation grape grower and Chairman of the Riverina Winegrape Growers, who is known as an advocate and mentor in the wine industry over many years.

Mark Bourne, Association President of the NSW Wine Industry, said Brombal's contribution to the industry goes beyond technical or professional advocacy and mentorship.

"Mr Brombal is also known for his friendship and the support that he shares with many in the Riverina, being available for growers, wineries, and others in the industry to call and discuss challenges and issues. He has been a strong voice and supported many colleagues, assisting with many of the challenges faced by the industry," said Bourne.

The Graham Gregory Award is a retrospective award recognising outstanding contributions from the previous year. The 2022 Award will be presented at the annual ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards, to be held in Sydney on 10 November 2023. Nominations are available here and close on 9 October 2023.

Featured image: NSW Department of Primary Industries Deputy Director General Agriculture Kate Lorimer-Ward, with grape grower Bruno Brombal, winner of the 2021 Graham Gregory Award.

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