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AWW 34th Gala A Success In Many Ways, Peha Says
AWW 34th Gala A Success In Many Ways, Peha Says
AWW 34th Gala A Success In Many Ways, Peha Says
During last months’ 34th annual Gala, Auction of Washington Wines raised $2.2 million for Seattle Children’s Hospital as well as Washington State University Viticulture and Enology program. AWW Executive director, Jamie Peha said their goal this year was to raise 25% more compared to 2020, which they did successful. "The main pu ...
AWW “Bid For Bottles” Runs Through Early December
AWW “Bid For Bottles” Runs Through Early December
AWW “Bid For Bottles” Runs Through Early December
The Auction of Washington Wines’ "Bid for Bottles - Holiday Edition" is currently taking place on-line. AWW Executive Director Jamie Peha said the new event provides the opportunity to showcase a host of Washington wineries, with proceeds supporting Washington State University Viticulture & Enology Research as well as Seattle Children's. " ...
AWW Names 2020 Honorees
AWW Names 2020 Honorees
AWW Names 2020 Honorees
Earlier this week, Auction of Washington Wines announced its honorees for the 2020 season of events, including Karen MacNeil of Wine Speed and “The Wine Bible”, the best-selling wine book in the U.S., as Honorary Chair. Mark McNeilly of Mark Rya ...
AWW Grant Goes To Yakima Outreach Organization
AWW Grant Goes To Yakima Outreach Organization
AWW Grant Goes To Yakima Outreach Organization
Earlier this week, the Auction of Washington Wines announced its 2019 Industry Grant Award, is as going to a Yakima community organization.  La Casa Hogar works to connect and educate Latina families across the Yakima Valley.  The $15,000 will help support Hogar’s Adult Education Programs for farmworkers, including wine grape pickers, growers, and wine producers, as well as their families.   La Ca
Peha Named Executive Director At AWW
Peha Named Executive Director At AWW
Peha Named Executive Director At AWW
Jamie Peha has been named interim Executive Director of the Auction of Washington Wines.  She takes over for Shelley Tomberg who stepped down in January after 18 months on the job.  Peha said she’s excited for this new opportunity to represent the Washington Wine Industry.   “It’s ...
AWW Awards $15K Grant To WWCC
AWW Awards $15K Grant To WWCC
AWW Awards $15K Grant To WWCC
Last month, the Auction of Washington Wines awarded a $15,000 grant to Walla Walla Community College’s Institute for Enology and Viticulture.  The programs is focused on providing education and training that will assist the Wine Industry.  Laura Kl...
AWW Passes Funding Raising Goal
AWW Passes Funding Raising Goal
AWW Passes Funding Raising Goal
It was a big month for the Auction of Washington Wines.  AWW celebrated its 31st annual charitable wine events at Chateau Ste. Michelle winery in Woodinville, August 16 – 18, 2018.  The organization raised more than $4.2 million.  AWW surpassed thei...
AWW Named 5th Largest Wine Auction in the U.S.
AWW Named 5th Largest Wine Auction in the U.S.
AWW Named 5th Largest Wine Auction in the U.S.
Wine Spectator Magazine has recognized The Auction of Washington Wines as the fifth largest charity wine auction in the U.S.  AWW is Washington’s only nonprofit wine event, and in 31 years has raised more than $41 million for Seattle Children’s Hospital, WSU’s Wine Science Center, and local organizations.  Each year, Wine Spec...