WineLand Media in collaboration with ROTOCON are on a mission to discover young individuals who are pushing boundaries and shifting the playing field in the SA wine space.
Does this sound like you, or someone you know? Nominations for WineLand’s 30 under 30 are officially open. So get on it and nominate the movers and shakers in wine.
The chosen 30 individuals will be featured in the June print issue of WineLand where we will celebrate these innovative bold minds from a variety of fields in the wine value chain – from soil scientists, sommeliers, winemakers, wine marketers, academics, PR and marketing experts, harvest assistants, and brand ambassadors.
“These young voices will become the leaders of tomorrow and we want to tell their stories, share their visions for our industry and help shape their future,” says editor of WineLand, Wanda Augustyn.
ROTOCON, a leading technology supplier for the South African label printing and packaging industry, has committed to sponsoring the initiative once again for the fourth consecutive year. As a trusted partner of this event, ROTOCON has a vested interest in the development of the young leaders of tomorrow and seeks to motivate them.
“It is our pleasure to once again sponsor WineLand Media’s 30 Under 30 Awards, to celebrate the determination and passion of the young wine enthusiasts making a difference in the SA wine industry,” says Michael Aengenvoort, Group Chief Executive Officer.
“This is your wake-up call to show the South African wine industry what exciting and uniquely different future you can bring to the table,” Wanda concluded.
CRITERIA:
• Must be younger than 30 (born in 1993 or later);
• Work actively in the South African wine industry (and/or value-chain);
• Must contribute to or have a positive impact in the wine industry;
• Be innovative and passionate;
• Add value to the wine industry;
• Should be available for an interview;
Send your nomination with motivation today if you think you (or someone you know) are the ideal candidate to become part of our #WineLand30Under30 community.
Email in@wineland.co.za and include a name and surname, birthdate, short bio, motivation for nomination and contact number/email address.
Nominees will be reviewed by an appointed in-house panel of judges.
Entries close on 31 March 2023.
