Past Recipients

2009 MICHAEL BROADBENT London, England for A Passion for Wine Education and Enthusiasm

2006 WILLIAM GOLDRING Louisiana for Philanthropy and Community Service

2005 RICHARD SANDFORD California for Vision and Courage

2004 MICHAEL A. TYE Boston, Massachusetts (Posthumously) for Integrity and Commitment

2003 ANTHONY J. TERLATO Lake Bluff, Illinois for Innovation and Determination

2002 BILLY RAY HEARN Nashville, Tennessee for Passionate Enthusiasm

2001 JAMIE DAVIES Calistoga, California for Dedication and Graciousness

2000 JIM CLENDENEN Los Olivos, California for Leadership and Benevolence

1999 JOHN PARDUCCI Mendocino County, California for Dedication and Altruism

1998 GEORGE L FEHRMANN Franklin, Tennessee for Generosity of Spirit

1997 LOUIS TRINCHERO St. Helena, California for Innovation and Commitment

1996 SAM BRONFMAN II San Mateo, California for Integrity and Philanthropy

1995 MICHAEL J. RICHARDSON Nashville, Tennessee for Dedication and Vision

1994 THOMAS J. MILAM Nashville, Tennessee for Leadership and Commitment

1993 ROBERT MONDAVI Oakville, California for Vision and Determination

1992 MARVIN D. OVERTON, III, M.D. Fort Worth, Texas for Accomplishment and Generosity

1991 MARVIN L. SHANKEN New York, New York for Energy and Integrity