Wine Industry recognises work of Tom Ward at Swinging Bridge Wines
Sunday, 17 December 2023
Each year NSW Department of Primary Industries presents a wine industry leader with the Graham Gregory Award to recognise their significant contribution to the NSW wine industry. A huge congratulations to this year’s recipient Tom Ward (OR94), owner, winemaker and viticulturist Swinging Bridge Wines in Orange. Tom is the youngest person to ever receive the Graham Gregory Award and he is a well-deserved winner. His contribution to the NSW wine industry at regional, state and national levels is so impressive and a sign of his commitment to a sustainable future for the first state of wine.
 

The prestigious Graham Gregory Award, is the top citation acknowledging an individual's outstanding contribution to the NSW wine industry. Winegrowers, winemakers, and others involved in the wine industry such as researchers, educators, leaders and innovators are encouraged to apply. 

Please note that the award is retrospective recognising service for the previous year.

Congratulations Tom !

Sean Cunial 
President