Page Category: Award Presentations & HRL Lecture

  • The Anita Oberholster Award for Extension Excellence Presentation

    Developing an Extension Palate: Connecting Enology Research with Industry Practice Welcome & IntroductionPatricia Skinkis, Oregon State University, Corvallis The Anita Oberholster Award for Extension Excellence RecipientDr. James Osborne, Oregon State University, Corvallis The ASEV Extension Distinction Award is given to a current ASEV member and extension educator based on their contributions to enology or viticulture…

  • 2026 ASEV-ES Awards Presentation

    OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD  IntroductionKeith Striegler, GALLO, California RecipientMr. Jonathan Held, Stone Hill Winery, Missouri  This award is given in recognition for the lifetime accomplishments of individuals who have meritoriously contributed to the advancement of Enology or Viticulture, or to both fields.    In 1965, Jon Held started working at age 7 at his family’s Stone…

  • 2026 ASEV Merit Award Presentation

    From Chemical Engineering to Agriculture: Lessons From an Unexpected Career Advancing the California Wine Industry Welcome & IntroductionBen Montpetit, University of California, Davis Merit Award RecipientDr. David E. Block, University of California, Davis The ASEV Merit Award is presented annually to an individual who has significantly contributed in an outstanding manner to the progress and…

  • 2025 Asev Merit Award Presentation

    In the Question of Vine Development – Does Size Matter? Welcome & IntroductionKeith Striegler, GALLO, California Merit Award RecipientMr. Larry Bettiga, University of California Cooperative Extension, Monterey County The ASEV Merit Award is presented annually to an individual who has significantly contributed in an outstanding manner to the progress and advancement of enology and viticulture…

  • 2024 Asev Merit Award Presentation

    Welcome & IntroductionTom Collins, Washington State University, Tri-Cities Merit Award RecipientDr. Tony Wolf, from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, will be presenting his Merit Award presentation at the 75th ASEV National Conference. The ASEV Merit Award is presented annually to an individual who has significantly contributed in an outstanding manner to the progress and advancement of enology and…