Industry Honours

In Hawke’s Bay, grape growers and winemakers play diverse roles as employers, educators, stewards of the land and representatives on national and international fronts, contributing significantly to the Region’s vitality.

Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers Association recognises those pivotal to the local wine industry’s success with Life Member Awards honouring individuals for outstanding service and Fellow Members acknowledged for their long and notable contributions. These individuals are both highly respected and influential.  Their collective efforts, dedication, and expertise have had a profound impact on the success of Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers Association.

George Fistonich

Lifetime Members

George Fistonich, 2024
Peter Holley, 2022
Steve Smith, 2021
Tony Bish, 2020
Jenny Dobson, 2020
Paul Mooney, 2019
Bob Newton
Robin Sage
Gary Wood
Kevyn Moore

Alwyn Corban
Dr Alan Limmer
John Buck
John Rees
Wim Van Der Linden
Laurence Redshaw
Brother Joe Lamb
Bob Knappstein
Ash Oldershaw 

Fellow Members

Nick Buck, 2024

Emma Taylor, 2024

John McLoughlin, 2022

Rod McDonald, 2021

Xan Harding, 2021

Mal McLennan, 2020

Chris Howell, 2019

Kate Radburnd, 2019

Our Wine People

Meet our local wine making legends, explore cellar doors that pop up around every country corner or party with the locals at one of Hawke’s Bay’s many wine and food festivals.

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