Earlier this month, Wine Growers British Columbia recognized a few individuals and organizations at its annual B.C. Wine Industry Insight Conference, held in Penticton March 12.

The B.C. Wine Industry Recognition Awards celebrate industry champions for their leadership, innovation and exceptional hospitality in three categories with the Ultimate B.C. Wine Ambassador Award, the Master Marketer Award and the Leadership Excellence Award.

There are many people, businesses and associations that both navigate and elevate our province’s craft beverage sector and its impact on culinary tourism. Some do that quietly, some are vocal and some are now getting louder as tariffs and trade war talk heats up.

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing this year’s award recipients........

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