Drinks Ontario Achievement Award — Awarded in recognition of this person’s contributions to the industry and success in enhancing the profile of beverage alcohol products in the Ontario marketplace. Past Recipients: | |||
2018 | Harry Drung | ||
2017 | Jim Clark | ||
2016 | Alex Patinios | ||
2015 | R. Ketchin | ||
2014 | R. Slomka | ||
2013 | P. Mirabelli | ||
2012 | Mr. R. Phillips | ||
2011 | Mr. G. Stimmell | ||
2010 | Mr. C. Churchill | ||
2009 | Mr. B. Crosariol | ||
2008 | Mr. J. Swan | ||
2007 | Mr. T. Aspler | ||
2006 | Mr. P.G. Mielzynski | ||
2005 | Mr. A. Brandt | ||
2004 | Mr. G. Ayling | ||
2003 | Mr. M. Vaughan | ||
2002 | Ms. M. Swaine | ||
2001 | Mr. C. Fehr | ||
2000 | Mr. S. Schiralli | ||
1999 | Mr. D. Lawrason | ||
1998 | Mrs. A. Hartley | ||
1997 | Mr. P. Sainsbury | ||
1996 | Mr. K. Woods |
Licensee Partnership Award (formerly the Hospitality Award) – Awarded in recognition of this party’s successful efforts in working with Drinks Ontario Members to enhance the profile and enjoyment of beverage alcohol products in the Ontario marketplace. Past Recipients: | |||
2018 | Nick Nemeth (Boston Pizza Intl) | ||
2017 | Peter Boyd (Scaramouche) | ||
2016 | Drew Walker (Four Seasons Toronto) | ||
2015 | L. O’Sullivan (TOCA, Ritz-Carlton) | ||
2014 | A. Martin (MLSE Ltd.) | ||
2013 | N. Cameron (Prime Restaurants) | ||
2012 | Mr. D. Campbell (SIR Corp.) | ||
2011 | Mr. J. Szabo MS | ||
2010 | Mr. J. Higgins (G.B.C. Chef School) | ||
2009 | Mr. F. Prevedello (Nota Bene) | ||
2008 | Mr. J.J. Quinsac (Le Sélect Bistro) | ||
2007 | Mr. D. Aisenstat (Keg Restaurants Limited) | ||
2006 | Mr. J. Kennedy (JK Kitchens) | ||
2005 | Mr. P. Oliver | ||
2004 | Mr. C. McDonald (Avalon) | ||
2003 | Mr. J. Kerr (Crush Wine Bar) | ||
2002 | Fairmont Hotels & Resorts | ||
2001 | George Brown College | ||
2000 | Mr. J. Maxwell | ||
1999 | Mr. S. Simard | ||
1998 | Mr. M. Carlavale | ||
1997 | Mr. R. Martella | ||
1996 | Mr. R. Montgomery |
Drinks Ontario Industry Partnership Award – Awarded in recognition of this party’s successful efforts in working with Drinks Ontario Members to enhance the profile and enjoyment of beverage alcohol products in the Ontario marketplace. Past Recipients: | |||
2018 | Greg MacDonald (LCBO Category Manager) | ||
2017 | Carolyn O’Grady-Gold (LCBO Merchandising) | ||
2016 | Stacee Roth (LCBO Sales & Marketing) | ||
2015 | N. Nanos (LCBO Logistics) | ||
2014 | J. McAskill (VINTAGES Category Manager, New World Wines & Spirits) | ||
2013 | B. Ewing | ||
2012 | Mr. P. Farrell | ||
2011 | LCBO Specialty Services Team | ||
2010 | Mr. T. Wilson | ||
2009 | Mr. B. Downey | ||
2008 | Mr. G. Soleas | ||
2007 | Mr. G. Dunlop | ||
2006 | Ms. S. Mogk-Edwards |
LCBO Retail Employee of the Year – This award is presented to an LCBO retail employee who has shown leadership, sales and merchandising acuity, and has a passion for sharing product knowledge with customers. Past Recipients: | |||
2018 | Brett Lee (Product Consultant) | ||
2017 | Tony Papaelias (Event Coordinator) | ||
2016 | John Pappas, Product Consultant | ||
2015 | Victor Borja-Sheen, Product Consultant | ||
2015 | Trish Bottan, Customer Service Representative |
LCBO Retail Management Employee of the Year – This award recognizes an LCBO store or retail manager for his or her commitment to fairness, collaboration with the trade and creativity in bringing LCBO promotions to life. Past Recipients: | |||
2018 | Thomas Georgakopoulos (Store Manager) | ||
2017 | George Simos (Store Manager) | ||
2016 | Karen Richardson-Norris (District Manager) | ||
2015 | Reg Garner (Summerhill) | ||
2015 | Dave Holland (Newmarket) |
Jack Ackroyd Memorial Scholarship Awards – Awarded to the top achieving Wine & Spirit Education Trust students. Past Recipients: | |||
2018 – Level III, WSET | Pamela Campos Ocana | ||
2018 – Level II, WSET | Peter Obradovich | ||
2017 – Level III, WSET | Vladimir Turetsky | ||
2017 – Level II, WSET | Amanda Mustard | ||
2016 – Level III, WSET | Shannon Mak | ||
2016 – Level II, WSET | Lars Wandler | ||
2015 | Vincenzo Ferrulli, Jordan Lesich | ||
2014 | C. Daniels | ||
2013 | J. Ayearst; V. Greer | ||
2012 | Ms. S. Hutchinson (Level 2) and Ms. B. Dema (Level 3) | ||
2011 | Mr. A. Sainsbury (Int.)and Mr. D. Page (Adv.) | ||
2010 | Mr. K. Donato (Int.) and Mr. T. Appelt (Adv.) | ||
2009 | Ms. C. Pollard (Int.) and Mr. S. Adams (Adv.) | ||
2008 | Mr. S. Adams (Int.) and Mr. N. Abreu (Adv.) | ||
2007 | Ms. J. Brisley, Mr. P. Giroux, Ms. T. Jakes, Ms. D. Quinn, Ms. C. Racicot and Ms. A. Trefry (Int.) and Mr. Y. Lu (Adv.) | ||
2006 | Mr. B. Heard (Int.) and Ms. J. Rogers (Adv.) | ||
2005 | Ms. K. Cannon (Int.), Mr. P. Muto (Int.) and Mr. S. Newton (Adv.) | ||
2004 | Mr. L. Gauthier (Int.) and Mr. C. Avestan (Adv.) | ||
2003 | Ms. K. Kurdyak (Int.)and Mr. B. Fraser (Adv.) | ||
2002 | Ms. M. Schenkel (Int.) and Mr. M. Reuter (Adv.) | ||
2001 | Ms. L. Fraser | ||
2000 | Mr. B. Gibbard and Mr. T. Kalaboukis | ||
1999 | Mr. M. Scott | ||
1998 | Mr. M. Ruch | ||
1997 | Mr. I. Ryjenkov | ||
1996 | Mr. C. M. Kim | ||
1995 | Ms. J. Bridgeman | ||
1994 | Mr. I. Mitchell | ||
1993 | Ms. E. M. Montgrain and Mr. J. Kopacsi | ||
1992 | Ms. K. Richardson Norris | ||
1991 | Mr. D. MacLean | ||
1990 | Mr. A. Griffiths | ||
1989 | Ms. M. McKeon | ||
1988 | Mr. L. L’Heureux | ||
1987 | Dr. J. Rogers | ||
1986 | Ms. R. Landy | ||
1985 | Mr. D. Hutchinson | ||
1984 | Ms. G. Rubino |
Drinks Ontario’s Brian Kirkwood Memorial Scholarship Award – Awarded to the top achieving Wine & Spirit Education Trust student at the Diploma Level. Past Recipients: | |||
2017 – Level IV, WSET | Amanda Davis | ||
2016 – Level IV, WSET | Darrin Mak | ||
2015 | R. Wise | ||
2014 | B. Valois | ||
2013 | A. Craig | ||
2012 | Mr. P. Waisberg | ||
2011 | Mr. E. Crysler | ||
2010 | Ms. K. Saunter | ||
2009 | Mr. N. Stam | ||
2008 | Ms. N. Reynolds | ||
2007 | Ms. E. Macdonald | ||
2006 | Mr. N. Lofaro | ||
2005 | Mr. C. Freeland |
Peter Mielzynski Sr. Memorial Scholarship Award – Awarded to the top achieving Wine & Spirit Education Trust student at the Diploma Level. Past Recipients: | |||
2018 – Level IV, WSET | John Praskey |
Tony Aspler’s Blind Tasting Award (Sponsored by Lifford Wine & Spirits): Awarded to the top achiever (most discerning palate) in a special one-day blind tasting of various beverage alcohol products. The event is open to employees of all Drinks Ontario Member organizations. Past Recipients: | |||
2018 | Mark Coster | ||
2017 | Joanna Steele | ||
2016 | Eugene Mlynczyk | ||
2015 | J. Steele (Lifford Wine & Spirits) | ||
2014 | G. Dunlop | ||
2013 | D. Beauroy | ||
2012 | Mr. M. Laverdiere | ||
2011 | Mr. A. von Teichman | ||
2010 | Mr. E. Mlynczyk | ||
2009 | Mr. F. Rey | ||
2008 | Mr. A. von Teichman | ||
2007 | Mr. E. Mlynczyk | ||
2006 | Mr. A. Shaw | ||
2005 | Mr. B. Maclean | ||
2004 | Mr. S. Montgomery | ||
2003 | Mr. S. Montgomery | ||
2002 | Mr. R. Jull | ||
2001 | Mr. P. Lato | ||
2000 | Mr. S. Montgomery | ||
1999 | Mr. B. Maclean |
Following are the names of past winners of former Drinks Ontario Awards (replaced by those above) honouring parties’ significant achievements in enhancing the profile and appeal of imported beverage alcohol products in the Ontario marketplace.Norman Gilchrist Award | |||
1995 | Ms. E. Martin | 1985 | Ms. M. Gunn-Dinnick |
1994 | Mr. W. Munnelly | 1984 | Mr. T. Aspler |
1993 | Mr. G. Stimmell | 1983 | Mr. R. Galichon |
1992 | Mr. D. Ackerman | 1982 | Mr. T. Lovelock |
1991 | Ms. A. Dale-Johnson | 1981 | Mr. M. Sainsbury |
1990 | Mr. J. Rodriguez | 1980 | Mr. R. Pennington |
1989 | Mr. D. Lawrason | 1979 | Mr. K. Orde |
1988 | Mr. A. Sharp | 1978 | Mr. G. Ayling |
1987 | Mr. M. Lacey | 1977 | Mr. L. Mindham |
1986 | Mr. P. Chubb |
Founder’s Honour Roll | |||
1996 | Mr. J. Watley | 1990 | Mrs. A. Lacey |
1993 | Mrs. N. Richardson | 1989 | Mr. S. Schiralli |
1991 | Mr. R. Woodman | 1989 | Mr. K. Gyaki |
1990 | Mr. A. Vigneux |
President’s Award | |||
1995 | Mr. M. Huntley | 1987 | Mr. M. Huntley |
1994 | Mr. R. Wylie | 1986 | Mr. P. Gill |
1993 | Mr. D. Bunjevac | 1985 | Mr. S. Elphick |
1992 | Mr. L. Meslin | 1984 | Ms. B. Ritchie |
1991 | Dr. R. Taylor | 1983 | Mr. N. Van Duyvenbode |
1990 | Mr. D. Hutchinson | 1982 | Dr. R. Taylor |
1989 | Mr. D. Hutchinson | 1981 | Mr. J. Marie |
1988 | Mr. G. Benner | 1980 | Mr. A. Gardener |
David A. Churchill Memorial Scholarship Award Honours the top-achieving Wine & Spirit Education Trust student in Level 4, Unit 1 Past Recipients: | |||
2018 | Aleksandar Simic | ||
2017 | Chris Robertson | ||
2016 | Liane Gillies | ||
2015 | Erin Salmon |