You could win a 2023 Green Medal Award!
Applications are being accepted for the 9th Annual California Green Medal Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards. SIP Certified members have received awards in previous years -- you could be next!
Applications will be accepted through January 20, 2023. Click here to learn tips for your application and about the judging panel's selection criteria.
Award Categories & Previous Winners
California vineyard and winery applicants select one award category: Environment, Community or Business.
They may also apply for the Leader award.
Leader Award
Honoring the vineyard and/or winery that best demonstrates the ability to balance the “3 E’s” of sustainability (Environmentally sound, socially Equitable, and Economically viable), and excels in each of these areas.
Previous SIP Certified Winners
- Jackson Family Wines (2016)
Environment Award
Honoring the vineyard and/or winery that best demonstrates Environmental Stewardship through maximized environmental benefits from implementing sustainable practices.
Previous SIP Certified Winners
- Sheid Family Wines (2019)
Community Award
Honoring the vineyard and/or winery that is a Good Neighbor and Employer using the most innovative practices that enhance relations with employees, neighbors and/or communities.
Previous SIP Certified Winners
- This could be you!
Business Award
Honoring the vineyard and/or winery that best demonstrates Smart Business through efficiencies, cost savings and innovation from implementing sustainable practices.
Previous SIP Certified Winners
- Jackson Family Wines (2022)
- Trinchero Family Estates (2021)
- Pisoni Family Vineyards (2020)
- Monterey Pacific, Inc. (2017)
- Trinchero Family Estates (2015)