The Impact of the Len Evans Tutorial
In 2024, the Len Evans Tutorial, with support from our patron Basil Sellers AM, surveyed the Australian wine industry to understand the impact the Tutorial has had on the wine industry and the Australian wine show system in its 20-plus year history. In short, we want to ensure we achieve what Len set out to do.
More than 165 members of the Australian wine industry contributed to the survey, spanning members of the media, regional wine show directors, and heads of industry bodies, in addition to LET Scholars, Tutors, Sponsors and Board Members. More than 92% of the respondents have been active in the Australian wine industry for 10+ years, giving the LET team a deep insight into the program's impact since it was founded.
What we’ve learnt:
91% of respondents agree the Len Evans Tutorial has positively impacted the quality of Australia's wine show judging system.
94% of respondents agree that the Len Evans Tutorial has positively impacted improving the calibre of wine show judges in Australia.
80% of respondents agree the Len Evans Tutorial has positively impacted the quality of Australian wine.
79% of respondents agree that the Australian wine show judging system is in a better place today than it would be without the Len Evans Tutorial.
80% of respondents agree that the Australian wine industry is in a far better position today than it would be without the Len Evans Tutorial.
The Australian Wine Industry Awards - Maurice O'Shea Award
In 2016, The Len Evans Tutorial was honoured with the Australian wine industry's most prestigious accolade – the McWilliam's Maurice O'Shea Award. This recognition reaffirms the Tutorial's outstanding contribution to the wine industry, and we are proud to continue our mission of fostering excellence in Australian wine education.
McWilliam’s CEO Jeff McWilliam says the Len Evans Tutorial is a deserving recipient of the McWilliam’s Wines Maurice O’Shea Award.
“The tutorial plays a significant role in identifying and investing in talented professionals in wine, vineyard, hospitality and sales that are helping to shape the future of Australian wine. I congratulate the trustees and tutors on receiving this award and thank them for their contribution to its success,” Jeff McWilliam said.
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