Australian Women in Wine (AWIW) has announced its 10th Birthday Gala Night at Adelaide’s National Wine Centre which will take place on Saturday 19 July. The event will be a celebration of the group’s achievements in championing women across the wine industry and its advocation for gender equality across the sector.
Over the past decade, AWIW has provided a platform for women to be recognised and celebrated for their contributions to the industry. The team, made up of volunteer workers, seeks to create a diverse and gender-inclusive wine industry while inspiring future generations of women in wine.
The Gala will feature keynote speakers from esteemed figures within the wine industry, set to share insights and stories about the journey of women across the sector over the past decade.
There will also be a gourmet dining experience with a curated menu paired with wines that capture the talent of female winemakers across Australia, along with a night of entertainment and networking opportunities.
AWIW Founder and Chair, Jane Thomson OAM said: “Now is the time to come together, celebrate that work and keep the energy moving in the right direction. Especially whilst forces across the world are making diversity and equality goals more difficult than ever.”
Ten years after establishing AWIW, Thomson announced late last year that she will be stepping down from her leadership role following the Birthday Gala Night. She said she is immensely proud of the work AWIW has achieved over the last decade.
“What we’ve achieved has been extraordinary. From grand showcase events like hosting awards ceremonies that highlighted the talents of our women in wine in London, New York and Sydney, to slogging it out behind the scenes lobbying authorities, we have moved the industry forward for the better,” said Thomson.
“When we started in 2015, we had a five-year plan because we thought that surely a group like this wouldn’t be needed after that? How wrong we were.
The 10th Birthday Gala Night will commence at 6:30pm on Saturday 19 July at the National Wine Centre in Adelaide.
The Birthday Gala Night will not be exclusive to women. All are invited to the event with tickets available here.