The 54 early and mid-career professionals from across the wine sector in all six states who will take part in the 2025 Wine Industry Mentor Program, have been announced.
The successful candidates include a broad range of marketers, winemakers, viticulturists, researchers, wine students, and wine retailers, adding value across many sectors of the wine industry.
The 2025 program will give them the opportunity to connect with like-minded peers, grow their confidence and skills, and be inspired to be the best that they can be by some of the most respected leaders in the wine industry.
Now in its seventh year, the annual program supports and inspires future generations of wine industry professionals by offering them mentoring from leaders of the sector from across the supply chain.
The program will run over six months from June to November 2025.
The program is supported by the University of Adelaide, Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology (ASVO), Wine Australia, Wine Industry Suppliers Association (WISA) and Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) as it is an initiative for the whole of the sector.
The partners were delighted with the strong interest in the program this year and noted the diversity and impressive quality of all applicants.
Lynda Schenk, National Chair, WCA shared her excitement for this year’s program.
“The Wine Industry Mentor Program continues to be one of the most important initiatives in developing mid and early career talent and strengthening capability across the Australian grape and wine sector,” she said.
“This year marks an exciting evolution with the inclusion of three international mentors for the first time, highlighting the growing global relevance of the program. It reflects the calibre of both our mentees and mentors and positions the Australian wine community as not only one of tradition but also of innovation and leadership on the world stage.”
The program partners also thank the mentors who are giving their time willingly and voluntarily to support and foster the growth of the Australian wine sector.
The full list of the successful mentees accepted into the 2025 program, an a full list of mentors is available here.