Wine Growers British Columbia

There is still one week left to submit nominations to the BC Wine Industry Recognition Awards (deadline January 10). Today we are spotlighting the Master Marketer Award. This award recognizes an innovative winery, regional wine association, retailer, restaurant or tourism organization that thought outside the box this year to promote the Wines of BC; whether it’s an innovative marketing campaign, launching an in-demand new product or creating a unique wine-focused event. Last years recipient of this award was Kayla Bordignon, Uncork BC Wine / The BC Wine Passport. Do you have a marketing campaign or initiative in mind to receive this accolade at our 2025 ceremony? Submit a nomination now 👉 https://lnkd.in/gqcPrVBq

Cheers to the start of a new year and the power of choice, knowing yourself and what the #rightamount means for you. https://lnkd.in/gaJTmnSC Wine Growers Canada Dan Paszkowski

In today's Board Update we share a memo from LDB Wholesale Operations clarifying communications to date on the GST Holiday Tax Break. The memo includes an invitation to BC wineries with any specific concerns or questions to email GSTholiday@bcldb.com. Read the update and download the memo 👇 https://lnkd.in/gs8yRntS

Wishing you a happy holiday season! The Wine Growers BC team wishes you a festive holiday season filled with great company and great BC wine.

The Wine Growers British Columbia Board is working with Watson Board Advisors to recruit a visionary leader to serve as our next CEO and President, building on over 30 years of history representing and advocating for BC wineries. The ideal candidate is someone who understands the nuances of advancing an industry through best-in-class member engagement, programs and advocacy. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader with a passion for people, wine and business, and the vision to further empower a vibrant wine-producer community in British Columbia. Interested in learning more? Contact Cameron Wilson (cameron@watsoninc.ca) or Barb Schimnowsky (barb@watsoninc.ca) at Watson Board Advisors.

Join the info session ahead of the upcoming launch of the 2025-01 Intake of the BC Agriculture and Food Export Program, which provides cost-shared funding to undertake market development activities outside of BC, enabling sector businesses and associations to maintain, expand and/or diversify export markets. January 9, 2025 at 11:00AM PST Learn more and register 👇 https://lnkd.in/g5YgQ5TQ

The Stampede Cellar Showdown returns for 2025, open to Canadian and international producers with wines available in Alberta. Key benefits of participation include: •Featuring your wines at high-profile events such as Stampede Cellar Uncorked and the Stampede Cellar Champion Wine Experience. •Gaining year-round exposure at Calgary Stampede venues and events, including the President’s Reception and corporate gatherings at the BMO Centre. •Access to exclusive marketing packages to showcase your wines in retail and restaurant settings. Early bird entry deadline: January 20, 2025 Final entry deadline: February 14, 2025 Enter your #BCWine now 👇 https://lnkd.in/gdQwzuUv

Nominations to the BC Wine Industry Recognition Awards are open now through to January 10. Today we are spotlighting the Ultimate BC Wine Ambassador Award. This award recognizes a frontline winery individual who is passionate about sharing their love of the BC wine industry with their guests. This person is a BC wine superstar coming to work every day with a smile on their face, taking pride in what they do and working hard to positively impact not only their guests, but their team as well. Last years recipient of this award was Bram Bolwijn, Guest & VIP Experience Manager at Iconic Wineries of British Columbia. Do you have someone in mind to receive this accolade at our 2025 ceremony? Submit a nomination now 👉 https://lnkd.in/gqcPrVBq

Don't miss these January deadlines to ship your wine as part of our full member consolidation to select international wine competitions! Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition (deadline January 3) Decanter World Wine Awards (deadline January 17) International Wine & Spirit Competition (deadline January 24) Full Schedule and Instructions 👇 https://lnkd.in/gpGFjBuD

Wine Growers BC is pleased to invite member wineries to submit their expression of interest to the board to participate on the Nominations Member Committee. The purpose of the Nominations Committee is to assist in the recruitment of new Board and committee members in accordance with WGBC Bylaws and the Societies Act to ensure strong, diverse leadership for the Society. Deadline: December 19 Please note: Participation in this Committee is open to WGBC full member wineries in good standing. All WGBC committees and terms of reference are available to review on WineBC.com/Industry. Submit your interest 👇 https://lnkd.in/gh-6hK5v