Great Northwest Wine has earned the following awards and honors.
2016
Society of Professional Journalists Region 10 Excellence in Journalism competition
Since arriving in Walla Walla in 1999, Charles Smith has kept his eye on the prize: making great wine. (Photo by Andy Perdue/Great Northwest Wine)
- 1st place, food & wine writing, small newspapers: Andy Perdue, “Charles Smith turns Seattle into his personal playground.”
- 2nd place, food & wine writing, small newspapers: Eric Degerman, “Abacela discovers 140-year-old Mission grape planting.”
- 3rd place, food & wine writing, small newspapers: Eric Degerman, “NATO mission pulls Pittock Shouldis from Oregon wine harvest.”
- 3rd place, food & wine writing, large newspapers: Eric Degerman “Clearwater Canyon Cellars wines have an extra dose of ‘heart’ in each bottle.” This appeared in the Idaho Statesman in Boise.
2015
Society of Professional Journalists Region 10 Excellence in Journalism competition
Judy and Paul Champoux built Champoux Vineyards into one of the finest operations in Washington. The 2014 vintage marked their final harvest before entering retirement. (Photo by Andy Perdue/Great Northwest Wine)
- 1st place, general excellence, small-newspaper websites: Staff, Great Northwest Wine.
- 1st place, business reporting, small newspapers: Andy Perdue, “Final harvest for Paul Champoux.”
- 2nd place, long feature stories, small newspapers: Eric Degerman, “Randy Dunn brings maverick style from Napa to Walla Walla.”
Auction of Washington Wines
- Andy Perdue, honorary chair.