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Award Nominations Due August 1

  • July 23, 2026
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Dr. James Osborne shaking hands with Dr. David Block, 2026 Merit Award recipient

Help ASEV recognize individuals whose work has made an important contribution to enology, viticulture and the wine and grape industry. Nominations for the ASEV Merit Award and The Anita Oberholster Award for Extension Excellence are due August 1.

The Merit Award recognizes distinguished achievement in areas such as education, research, technology, management and industry service. The Extension Excellence Award honors university extension professionals who translate technical knowledge and research into practical tools, education and programs for the industry.

Self-nominations are permitted for the Extension Excellence Award. Both the nominator and nominee must be current ASEV members. ASEV membership is not required for Merit Award nominees.

Submit a nomination by August 1 by clicking on the award links above.

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