Washington Wine Industry Foundation

The Washington Wine Industry Foundation announced this week that more than $30,000 in scholarships will be available for students studying viticulture, enology, or any related disciplines. The application deadline is May 31st, 2021. This year's scholarships include: Foundation Fund Scholarship These scholarships range from $2,000 to $10,000 with the number determined annually based on merit and n

On Tuesday, the Washington Wine Industry Foundation announced the election of three new board of director members. Erik McLaughlin is CEO and Managing Partner at Metis. He has nearly three decades of experience in the fine wine and hospitality industries, and has been extensively involved in industry groups including the Oregon Wine Board, Washington Wine Commission, Idaho Wine Commission, Walla W

It was another successful Party + Auction event in Kennewick earlier this month. The Washington Wine Industry Foundation raised over $220,000 to support work on challenges in Washington’s wine industry. Nearly 500 wine industry leaders turned out for the dinner as well as silent and live auctions. During the e ...

On Thursday, the Washington Wine Industry Foundation announced new members to the Board of Directors.   Katie Nelson is Senior Director of Winemaking for Columbia Crest, a Ste. Michelle Wine Estates winery. She received her B.S. in che...

The Washington Wine Industry Foundation says it raised over $237,000 at the annual Party + Auction, fundraiser.  The event held each year at the Winegrowers convention in the Tri-Cities supports work taking place in Washington’s growing wine industry.  To date,...

The Washington Wine Industry Foundation is offering over $30,000 in scholarships for undergraduate and post-graduate students studying viticulture, enology, or related disciplines.  Those scholarships include:   Horse Heaven Hills Wine Growers Scholarship Two scholarships of $2,000 with preference to students who are residents of Benton, Yakima, or Klickitat counties. The scho...

The Washington Wine Industry Foundation awarded $38,000 in scholarships to 12 students pursuing careers in the wine industry.  The funds came through four scholarships:   Walter J. Clore Scholarship – Established in 1997 by the Washington Winegrowers Association to recognize and honor the research and lifetime achievements of this pioneering Washington vintner. Four students were ...

Marcus Rafanilli has been named the Washington Wine Industry Foundation’s 2018 Powers Sabbatical award winner.  Rafanelli, an Instructor of Applied Winemaking at Walla Walla Community College and Cellarmaster for the institution’s College Cellars.  The Powers Fam...

The Washington Wine Industry Foundation announced this week the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors.  In addition, five members and officers were also re-elected for 2018.  New Board of Directors include Corina Davis, Joe Hattrup, Jordon McEntire, and JJ Williams.   “...

The Washington Wine Industry Foundation has issued scholarship to 11 students.  The scholarships totaling $27,000 fall in two categories, the Walter J. Clore Scholarship, which recognizes the lifetime achievements of the pioneering Washington vintner.  An...