[NAT] Melbourne Royal Wine Awards: Stewarding to Associate Program

 * APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5pm MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER *

The Melbourne Royal Wine Awards is one of Australia’s oldest and most respected wine shows recognising and rewarding excellence in Australian winemaking. Established in 1883, the Melbourne Royal Wine Awards annually attracts around 2,500 entries from over 400 wineries from across the country.

Melbourne Royal invites Professional members of Sommeliers Australia to express their Interest in stewarding the Judging and Exhibitor & Trade Tasting of the 2024 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards.

Judging will take place at Melbourne Showgrounds in Ascot Vale from Monday 21 through Friday 25 October 2024, with the Exhibitor & Trade Tasting taking place on Friday 1 November.

Stewards are responsible for ensuring a seamless and professional judging process, with a focus on pouring and delivering exhibits to the judging panel.

Sommeliers Australia Professional members have the opportunity to apply for stewarding positions at the 2024 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards, or for those who can commit to at least 2 days of stewarding are eligible to apply for a special opportunity: Melbourne Royal Stewarding to Associate Program.

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY: Steward to Associate Program

Sommeliers Australia Professional members who commit to at least two days of stewarding will be eligible for a half-day rotating Associate Judge position, which will be allocated by Melbourne Royal. Only four (4) Steward to Associate positions are available.

Applications are open to Professional members nationally, however please note that successful candidates are responsible for their own travel, accommodation or associated costs.

Steward to Associate Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to participate in the Steward to Associate program, applicants must:

• Be a current Professional member of Sommeliers Australia;
• Have prior experience in wine show stewarding or associate judging, or have completed WSET Level 2 or CMS Certified or higher qualifications;
• Complete the online Melbourne Royal Stewarding Opportunities application and commit to at least two days of stewarding;
• Submit their wine related CV to Sommeliers Australia, outlining stewarding or judging experience, or wine related qualifications;
• Commit to being available to attend their nominated stewarding shifts – no-shows on the day may jeopardise future Melbourne Royal opportunities.

Steward to Associate Program Applications close on Monday 30 September, 5pm.

CLICK HERE for more information and details about how to apply.