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Ian Tyrer Award
Ian Tyrer Award 2005 - Tony Smith The 2005 Ian Tyrer Award was awarded to Tony Smith of Plantagenet Wines and Bouverie Estate. In 2003 Ian Tyrer received the George Mulgure Award for outstanding service to the wine industry and later that year died of cancer. Therefore it was felt that an award in Ian Tyrer’s name to help reward and recognised people who also promoted Mount Barker be awarded at the Mount Barker Winter Dinner.
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The Ian Tyrer Award 2006 went to Visy for the outstanding contribution to the Mount Barker Wine Producer through their product and business services and for their support through sponsorship. Visy continuely support our events through cash sponsorship and add valuable contribution to the Mount Barker Wine Producers 
This is the 3rd Ian Tyrer award. Set up in the spirit of the George Mulgure Award which was awarded to Ian in 2003. The award was set up to reward those that have help, supported and promoted the Mount Barker Wine Industry.
The Ian Tyrer Award 2008 went to the Qantas Wine Show Mount Barker marking their 30 anniversary. Beginning in 1978 as part of the Mount Barker Agricultural Show, the
Wine Show of Western Australia has grown to become a separate and
distinguished event which annually determines the best of Western
Australian wines. From only six classes in 1978, the show now includes
over 41 classes and 17 trophies including the prestigious Qantas Award
for Best Wine of Show.
The 2009 Ian Tyrer Award was awarded to Jack Bendat formally of Goundrey Wines. |
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