The third annual Spirited Industry Professional Award will be 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, media personality or employee from any component of our industry who has gone above and beyond is eligible. The winner receives a Trade Super Pass to the 2009 festival. The SIP Award is presented February 29, 2008 at the 5th Annual Awards Celebration.

Sponsored by:
British Columbia Restaurant and Foodservices Association
Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival

2008 SIP Award Winner

Christine Coletta of Coletta Consultants, providing marketing, strategic and special event services to the food and wine industries since 1986. 

David Scholefield, wine speaker, teacher and international wine competition judge, winner of the Second Annual Spirited Industry Professional Award.

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