2022 Wine Awards Call for Submissions
The 2022 Lieutenant-Governor's Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wines is open for submissions.
The award, established by Lt.-Gov. J.J. Grant in 2014, recognizes the outstanding quality of locally sourced and produced wines. It also honours the commitment and craft of those in Nova Scotia's wine industry.
“Nova Scotia’s wine industry has gained a national and international reputation for producing high-quality wines,” said Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc. “The wine award is a wonderful way to recognize the many wineries that have invested time and resources into this vibrant sector of our economy. As we enter our ninth award season, I offer my thanks for their ongoing support and participation.”
The award is administered in partnership with Taste of Nova Scotia and Wine Growers Nova Scotia (formerly the Winery Association of Nova Scotia). These organizations will share provide information about the submission process to member wineries.
The submission deadline for the 2022 Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for Excellence in Nova Scotia Wines is Friday, May 27.
Quick Facts:
- wineries may submit up to three commercially available wines made with 100 per cent Nova Scotian grapes
- the wines will be judged through a blind tasting process by a panel of 10 independent wine experts
- up to five wines will be selected for the annual award
- the winning wines will be announced at an awards ceremony at Government House in Halifax in July and the wineries will be presented with a medal and certificate
Additional Resources:
Winners of the 2021 award: https://lt.gov.ns.ca/news-events/2021-09-09/2021-lieutenant-governor%E2%80%99s-award-excellence-nova-scotia-wines