The second annual Spirited Industry Professional Award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the sales, service or promotion of wine in BC. A wine agent, buyer, rep, restaurant, bar or club (including private clubs) owner or employee from any component of our industry who has gone above and beyond is eligible. Darryl Weinbren was the inaugural winner. The winner receives a Trade Super Pass to next year’s festival. The SIP Award is presented March 30 at Partners in Wine Lunch: South Australia Fusion – Cuisine, Culture and Wine.
Sponsored by:
British Columbia Restaurant and Foodservices Association
Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival
Darryl Weinbren, a partner at Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants and a co-founder of the Playhouse Winefest, displays the inaugural Spirited Industry Professional Award presented to him at the 2006 festival