Annual awards ceremony

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One ticket per MW only

After a hiatus in 2020, we are delighted to host the annual awards ceremony this December. We will celebrate MWs from both the 2020 and 2021 vintages, plus we will honour the MWs who have reached their 50th and 60th MW anniversaries.

Due to venue capacity and travel restrictions, an additional ceremony has been added to the IMW calendar on 23 March 2022. Below, you can see the MWs who will be honoured at each ceremony.

Following the additional March event in 2022, we expect the awards ceremony to resume as usual to one event at the end of each year.

We will also be presenting prizes to individual MWs of the 2020 vintage who have shone in particular parts of the MW exam during the December ceremony.

Individual prizes for the 2021 vintage will be awarded at the ceremony in March.

Space at the venue is limited, so registrations are essential if you wish to attend. Once the event reaches full capacity, you will be added to the waitlist and notified if spaces become available.

Please take the time to read through the COVID-19 guidelines below, as you must to adhere to these if you wish to attend the ceremony.

For the first time, the awards ceremony will be live-streamed should you not be able to attend.

The Bordeaux tasting (2016 vintage) will take place in the morning at Vintners’ Hall. As an MW, you’ll have priority to purchase tickets before these go on general sale. You can purchase your tickets from Thursday 21 October at 14:00 BST.

Schedule

17:30 – Bollinger reception
18:30 – Awards ceremony (followed by a drinks reception with canapés)
21:00 – Close

Registering for the awards

All Masters of Wine are eligible to attend the annual awards ceremony at no cost. However, capacity is strictly limited, and attendance will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. MWs may register ONE ticket – any duplicate orders will be deleted. MWs receiving awards do not need to re-register if you have already confirmed your attendance and guests with the IMW office. Select the ‘Add to basket’ button at the top of the page to register. If you have any dietary or venue requirements (e.g. lift access), please disclose this during registration.

If the event is at capacity, please email Belinda Eaton, beaton@mastersofwine.org to be added to the waitlist.

MWs who will be honoured at each ceremony (subject to change)

Individual awards

IMW Chair’s Award – for top performance in the business of wine paper
Taransaud Tonnellerie Award – for excellent knowledge in the production and handling of wine paper
Villa Maria Award – for outstanding knowledge and understanding of viticulture
Robert Mondavi Winery Award – for best performance across all of the theory papers
Madame Bollinger Medal – for extraordinary tasting ability
The Noval Award – for the best research paper
IMW Outstanding Achievement Award – for exceptional performance in all areas of the MW exam

MW 50th anniversaries (1970-2020)

Philip Goodband MW
John Salvi MW
Sarah Morphew Stephen MW

MW 50th anniversaries (1971-2021)

Nick Clarke MW
Clive Coates MW

COVID-19 guidelines

The attendee acknowledges the risk associated with attending live events and agrees that the IMW is not liable for illness. The IMW operates in accordance with government guidelines but reserves the right to include additional measures for the safety of guests and staff.

All guests attending this event must adhere to the following:

• Masks must be worn upon arrival at the venue. These may be removed after registration is complete.
• Proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within the last 48 hours must be provided upon entry.
  • Either a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) OR lateral flow test (LFT also known as rapid test) is permitted.
  • For self-administered tests please register the negative result as per the instructions on the pack to receive the confirmation text/email. Show the text/email at registration.
  • For administered tests please show the negative test certificate/email at registration.
  • Lateral flow tests are readily available free of charge in the UK. You can request these through the NHS or collect from most pharmacies. Find out more here.
  • If you are travelling to the event and already require a negative flight for your test this may be eligible. Please confirm with Belinda Eaton, beaton@mastersofwine.org

Digital awards ceremony 2020