Margaret River Wine Association Lifetime Achievement Award

The Margaret River Wine Association recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to the wine industry. Each of the following were presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at a Margaret River Wine Show Gala Dinner.

The Association and all in Margaret River are extremely grateful for the passion and commitment these individuals have given to this region.

  • 2025
    Vanya Cullen OAM
  • 2022
    Bruce Pearse
  • 2021
    John Jens
  • 2020
    Dorham Mann OAM
  • 2019
    John Evans & John Tate AM
  • 2018
    Dr Tom Cullity
  • 2018
    Bob Cartwright
  • 2018
    John Brocksopp
  • 2012
    Ian & Ani Lewis
  • 2011
    Dr Kevin Cullen
  • 2010
    David & Heather Watson
  • 2009
    Bill Jamieson
  • 2009
    David & Ann Gregg
  • 2009
    David Hohnen AM
  • 2008
    Denis & Tricia Horgan
  • 2007
    Dr John Gladstones AO
  • 2003
    Erl Happ
  • 2002
    Di Cullen
  • 2001
    Bruce Tomlinson
  • 2000
    John James

“Margaret River is a new classic. 50 years is a very compressed history, but it has been shockingly successful.”


ANDREW CAILLARD MW

  • 2026
    Halliday Wine Companion
    Winemaker of the Year
    Virginia Willcock
    Vasse Felix
  • 2025
    Halliday Wine Companion
    Viticulturist of the Year
    Bart Molony
    Vasse Felix
  • 2023
    Halliday Wine Companion
    Winemaker of the Year
    Glenn Goodall
    Xanadu Wines
  • 2022
    Halliday Wine Companion
    Viticulturist of the Year
    Vanya Cullen
    Cullen Wines
  • 2020
    Halliday Wine Companion
    Winemaker of the Year
    Vanya Cullen
    Cullen Wines
  • 2019
    Halliday Wine Companion
    Winemaker of the Year
    Julian Langworthy
    Deep Woods Estate

Australia’s Leading Viticulturists & Winemakers

Australia’s leading wine reference since 1986, Halliday Wine Companion awards a Winemaker and Viticulturist of the year. Several Margaret River winemakers and viticulturists have been awarded.

Winemaker of the Year

“Our Winemaker of the Year award is a celebration of the people who do their darndest to put stunning wines on our tables, and into our lives.”

Halliday Wine Companion.

Viticulturist of the Year

“This award acknowledges the tremendous skill of the viticulturist. As vine and soil custodians, their job is to produce optimal fruit regardless of season or vintage. Dr Dylan Grigg could not be more deserving of this award. His knowledge and his generosity in sharing it make Australian viticulture stronger as a whole and the wines better for it.”

Katrina Butler, Halliday Wine Companion.