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SUMMARY:2027 Wine Program Excellence Awards
LOCATION:Van. Convention Ctr E\, Exhibit Hall B
DESCRIPTION:How to Apply\n\nPay the non-refundable entry fee of $195 (GST 
 included) here. One application per venue\, please.\nEmail your current Wi
 ne List and Dinner Menu plus your wine philosophy in PDF format to the WPE
 A Awards Administrator. \n\nApplication deadline: September 28\, 2026 (la
 te applications accepted until October 7\, 2026 for a fee of $245) \nBui
 lding on its successful relaunch in 2026\, the Wine Program Excellence Awa
 rds (WPEA) returns in 2027 to celebrate outstanding restaurant wine progra
 ms that reflect the innovation\, diversity\, and excellence of British Col
 umbia and Alberta's vibrant wine and dining community.\nThe WPEA categorie
 s have been reimagined to celebrate the diversity\, creativity\, and cultu
 re of the restaurant community\, to recognize industry leaders\, and to in
 spire continuing excellence.\nPresented Onstage at the VIWF’s Annual Awa
 rds Lunch \n\nBest Wine Program in an Upscale Restaurant – an ideal uni
 on of fine wine & fine dining\nBest Wine Program in a Contemporary Restaur
 ant – exciting wines in a relaxed atmosphere\nBest For a Glass – Celeb
 rating venues that make it easy to stop in for a great glass of wine\, no 
 reservation or dining required\nBest Food & Wine Pairing – designing & s
 erving exceptional wine & food matches\nBest Wine Service – recognizing 
 exceptional wine service through knowledgeable\, attentive\, and engaging 
 hospitality\nWine Program Excellence of the Year – wine\, food\, setting
 \, and service create the complete package\n\nAnnounced at the Awards Lunc
 h\nThese awards fall into three main groups:\n Recognizing Wine List Scop
 e\n\nBest Micro Wine List – under 50 labels: rotating wines\, chalkboar
 d specials\, and more\nBest Boutique Wine List – 50-100 wines that succi
 nctly complement the venue’s vision\nBest Premier Wine List – 100-300 
 wines that show balance\, breadth\, and intention\nBest Grand Wine List 
 – 300+ wines that complement the ultimate dining experience\n\n Recogni
 zing Wine Program Focus\n\nBest BC Wine List – homegrown winners from bo
 th icons & emerging talent\nBest Italian Wine List – geographic and styl
 istic diversity from Italy\nBest French Wine List – classic and contempo
 rary French wines\nBest Other Regional Wine List – great regional wine c
 ultures beyond the usual canon\nBest Sake List – a thoughtfully curated 
 selection that enhances the dining experience\n\n Recognizing Wine Lists 
 & Programs with Other Noteworthy Qualities\n\nBest Designed Wine List – 
 a distinctive piece of wine culture that’s perfectly curated\nBest Progr
 am for Discovery – uncommon varietals & regions that inspire exploration
 \nBest Wine Program in a Wine Bar\, Lounge\, or Alternative Venue – flex
 ible and creative programs outside traditional dining venues\nBest Value W
 ine Program – outstanding quality at multiple price points\n\nApplicants
  are automatically considered for all applicable award categories. Individ
 ual award categories are determined at the discretion of the Key Judges\nB
 enefits: \nAll applicants will be judged by top Canadian wine professional
 s\, and will receive feedback on their wine programs and will receive one
  ticket to each of the following events Friday\, March 12 Trade Days event
 s ($168 value based on 2026 ticket prices)\n\nCelebrating Excellence: 23rd
  Annual Awards Lunch - 1 ticket per application\nTrade Tasting (2 p.m.) -
  1 ticket per application\n\nEarly bird offer is now over for applicants t
 hat applied by 11:59 pm on Monday\, August 31. Pre-buy forms will sent out
  in December.\nIn December\, you’ll receive a pre-buy ticket form enabli
 ng you to purchase additional Trade tickets. If you purchase any additiona
 l Awards Lunch tickets during this period\, you’ll receive a complimenta
 ry Trade Tasting (2 p.m.) for each Awards Lunch ticket.\nWinners Also Rec
 eive\n\nVerbal and onscreen recognition in front of 300 of your peers at t
 he 23rd Annual Awards Lunch.\nAn award plaque for Gold winners\, suitable
  for display in your restaurant.\nA digital decal for use on your website.
 \nOnline listing and hotlink at VanWineFest.ca\, promoted throughout the y
 ear.\nAcknowledgement in WPEA media release\, festival ads\, e-newsletters
 \, and social media campaign.\nEditorial recognition in Vancouver Magazin
 e's 2027 Restaurant Awards issue\n\nRestaurants must be open to the genera
 l public\, and be geographically accessible\, to be eligible for an award.
 \n \n\nBoletos: https://www.showpass.com/wpea2027/
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