PREVIOUS TOAST! AWARD Winners


Lifetime Achievement Award

The highest honor recognizing an individual whose extraordinary dedication, inspiration and advocacy for the Washington wine community that spans 25+ years in the industry.

2025

Mike Sauer

2024

Rick Small & Darcey Fugman-Small

2023

Ted Baseler

2022

Bob Betz

Award of Distinction

A winery, grower representative, or industry professional whose achievements have advanced the caliber of the Washington wine industry. Examples: AVA development, research, investment, education, etc.

2025

Jim Holmes

Jim Holmes

2024

Marty Clubb, L'Ecole

Dr. Markus Keller

2023

Marty Clubb, L'Ecole

Marty Clubb

2022

Dick Boushey

Auction of Washington Wines Star Award

A donor, organization, or individual whose commitment significantly advanced AWW’s mission of uplifting the Washington wine industry and supporting the community.

2025

Marty Clubb, L'Ecole

Greg & Stacy Lill

2024

Marty Clubb, L'Ecole

Richard Duval

2023

Marty Clubb, L'Ecole

Gary Mclean

2022

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Healthy Land, Healthy Communities

Individuals or organizations who are looking at today’s environmental challenges and are developing equitable, viable, and responsible solutions.  Examples: climate change, packaging, sustainable practices, etc.

2025

Marissa Dineen, Dineen Vineyards

2024

Kiona Vineyards & Winery

2023

Hedges Family Estate

2022

Marty Clubb, L'Ecole

Washington Winegrowers

Wine Industry Champion

Industry professionals whose cooperative support has positively influenced the success of the Washington wine industry, including members of the media, retail, wholesale, legislative/regulatory, or hospitality sectors.

2025

Marty Clubb, L'Ecole

Josh McDonald

2024

Marty Clubb, L'Ecole

Chris Stone

2023

Andy Perdue

2022

Marty Clubb, L'Ecole

Sean P. Sullivan

Vine to Wine

Individuals who are hands-on in the vineyard, including leading or collaborating with peers. 

2025

Todd Newhouse

2024

Eduardo Enriquez

2023

Eduardo Zaragoza

2022

Marty Clubb, L'Ecole

Patrick Rawn

Emerging Leaders

For individuals whose contribution, service, or involvement are creating the pathway and/or vision for the future. 

2024

Stacy Buchanan

Matías Kúsulas

Jordan Small

2023

Rebecca De Kleine

Devyani Isabel Gupta

Michelle Moyer

Ashley Trout

2022

Sadie Drury

Shae Frichette

Andrew Januik

Lacey Lybecker

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