Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has announced the winners of its Annual Awards, recognising individuals and teams across its global business who have demonstrated excellence in winemaking, viticulture, operations, consumer engagement and workplace culture.
The Awards, held each year, highlight achievements that reflect the company’s purpose of “Boldly Cultivating” and showcase the innovation, collaboration and leadership driving the business forward.
TWE Chief People & Corporate Affairs Officer, Katie Hodgson, said the Awards reflect the values at the heart of the organisation.
“The TWE Awards are a true celebration of our culture,” Hodgson said.
“They recognise the talent, passion and collaboration of our people, and shine a light on the many ways our teams contribute to building a business we can all be proud of. It’s about acknowledging not just what we achieve, but how we achieve it together.”
Award winners:
- Winemaker of the Year: Lauren Kopit (Sterling Vineyards, California) – recognised for her artistry, innovation and leadership in crafting luxury wines, including recent flagship releases that achieved 98- and 96-point ratings from James Suckling.
- Simon Robertson Viticulturalist of the Year: Tim Malone (Coonawarra, South Australia) – awarded for leadership in sustainability, innovation, and vineyard excellence.
- Consumers at the Heart Award: James Godfrey (Coonawarra, South Australia) – acknowledged for combining winemaking expertise with consumer-driven innovation, including the development of new products such as Squealini and Sorbet.
- Deliver Today, Build Tomorrow Award: Jorge Henry (Barossa, South Australia) – recognised for pioneering automation and robotics at the Barossa Packaging Centre and embedding sustainability practices into operations.
Accepting his award in South Australia, Tim Malone said: “It’s an honour to receive this award here in South Australia, where viticulture is such an important part of our history and future.
“The recent Coonawarra vintages have been some of the most rewarding of my career, and I’m proud of the quality we’ve achieved. This recognition is for my whole team because together we’re building vineyards that will thrive for generations.”
The TWE Annual Awards form a central part of the company’s recognition program, celebrating contributions from across its regions, brands and functions, and reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading wine businesses.