For Immediate Release
April 1, 2010
2010 Lieutenant Governor's
Awards For Excellence In BC Wines
Call For Entries
VICTORIA - The Government House Foundation announces the 2010 call for entries for the annual Lieutenant Governor's Awards for Excellence in British Columbia Wines. Wineries from across the province are invited to enter their best wines in the competition.
Timetable is as follows:
- May 21 - Deadline for receipt of entries
- May 28 - Deadline for entered wines to be delivered to Government House
- June 7-9 - Wine judging takes place
- July 6 - Winning wines announced
- July 28-30 - His Honour to visit wineries to make award presentations
Entry form is available here. Any inquiries can be directed by email to ghinfo@gov.bc.ca.
In 2003, former Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, the Honourable Iona Campagnolo, consulted with wine industry professionals throughout the province to establish the Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for Excellence in British Columbia Wines. The awards program recognizes and honours excellence in wines made from 100% grapes, grown and processed within the province.
- Contact:
- Adrienne Dunton
- 250-356-9499
- adrienne.dunton@gov.bc.ca
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