Vineyard Team: An Award Winning Organization
Did you know that the Vineyard Team is an award-winning organization? Arising from a small grower group’s desire to educate and guide themselves towards sustainable winegrowing practices, the Vineyard Team has become an internationally recognized leader in the sustainability movement. Since 1994, the 501(c)-3 non-profit has served its membership of farmers, winemakers, and industry partners by creating an educational network with the leadership of its staff and board of directors to help growers save resources and money, all while cultivating valuable relationships.
The Vineyard Team will identify and promote the most environmentally safe, viticulturally and economically sustainable farming methods, while maintaining or improving quality and flavor of wine grapes. The Team will be a model for wine grape growers and will promote the public trust of stewardship for natural resources.
Previous Awards:
- 2022 Integrated Pest Management Achievement Award
- 2021 John Muir Conservation Award, SIP Certified
- 2020 Wine's Most Inspiring People (Beth Vukmanic)
- 2020 Wine Business Monthly Wine Industry Leader (Kris Beal)
- 2020 Carl F. Hertz Distinguished Service in Agriculture Award (Kris Beal)
- 2019 Green Personality of the Year (Kris Beal)
- 2017 Green Initiative of the Year Commendation
- 2017 Environmental Leader Project Award, SIP Certified
- 2016 International Green Industry Hall of Fame, SIP Certified
- 2016 Integrated Pest Mangement Innovator Award, SIP Certified
- 2016 Association of Environmental Professionals Certificate of Achievement, SIP Certified
- 2015 John Muir Association Non-Profit Conservation Award
- 2015 International Green Industry Hall of Fame, SIP Certified
- 2015 Department of Pesticide Regulation Integrated Pest Management Innovator Award
- 2010 Wine Industry Person of the Year, Kris O'Connor (former Executive Director)
- 2010 Outstanding Non-Proft Organization of the Year Recognition
- 2010 Integrated Pest Management Innovator Award
- 2009 Sustained Excellence Promoting Integrated Pest Management Award
- 2009 San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Green Award
- 2009 San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce More Environmentally Friendly Award
- 2008 Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program Awar
- 2006 Sustainable Winegrowing Program Award
- 2006 Pollution Prevention Award
- 2005 PESP Champion Award
- 2004 PESP Champion Award
- 2003 Water Quality Award
- 2003 San Luis Obispo County Environmental Award
- 1997 Integrated Pest Management Innovator