Federation Award

Following nomination and on the recommendation of the FWFSA Executive the Federation Award is made to individuals/organisations who have given prolonged service to the FWFSA or member societies. Individuals must have contributed to furthering the aims of the FWFSA.

The award can also be presented to restaurants, hotels, etc. that have given excellent service over a period of time, to the FWFSA or a member society. It may also be awarded for an individual function, such as a banquet connected to a Federation Weekend or Victor Gibson Weekend.

 

A list of previous recipients is below.

  • 2025 Award Recipients

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  • 2024 Award Recipients
  • 2022 - 2023 Award Recipients
  • 2020 - 2021 Award Recipents
  • 2019 Award Recipients
  • 2018 Award Recipients

  • 2017 Award Recipients

    Carolyn Smalls

    In recognition of outstanding and dedicated service to the Metropolitan Wine & Food Society of Sydney
  • 2016 Award Recipients

    Chris Bant

    In recognition of outstanding and dedicated service to the Southern Peninsula Wine & Food Society

    Faye Bowyer

    In recognition of outstanding meritorious and dedicated service to the Wine & Food Society of Victoria

    Matteo's Restaurant Melbourne

    In recognition of the conduct of outstanding functions for the Ladies Wine and Food Society of Melbourne, September 1996, December 1998, September 2003, June 2008, November 2013
  • 2015 Award Recipients

    Scott Pickett

    In recognition of outstanding service to the Wine & Food Society of Victoria as a talented chef at his restaurant, The Estelle.

    Janet Barton

    In recognition of outstanding service and commitment to the Wine & Food Society of Victoria and the Federation – President 2012 – 2014

    Peter Kelso

    ln recognition of over 20 years of service to the Wine & Food Society of New South Wales

    Peter Millington

    In recognition of outstanding service and dedication to the Wine & Food Society of Victoria

    Peter Reardon

    In recognition of his dedicated service to The Bacchus Club Inc. since 1974, and the South Australian Wine and Food Society since 1980, serving in various positions including as Treasurer, Auditor, Food Master, and President
  • 2014 Award Recipients

    Kerry Stallard

    FWFSA Award nominated by WFS of Hobart - In recognition of her long and dedicated service to the Hobart Wine and Food Society over many years, including as Secretary and as the first female President.

    Christine Gora

    FWFSA Award nominated by WFS of Hobart - In recognition of her dedicated service to the Hobart Wine and Food Society over ten years, and as Secretary, and for her service to the Federation in the organisation of the 2014 Convention

    Paul Dressler

    FWFSA Award nominated by WFS of NSW - In recognition of forty year’s dedication to the Wine and Food Society of NSW objectives in the promotion of wine, food and good fellowship, and service on Committee including as President.
  • 2013 Award Recipients

    Ian Smalls

    The Metropolitan WFS of Sydney nominated Ian Smalls for the FWFSA Award, for long standing and dedicated service to their Society

    Neville Smethurst

    Nominated for outstanding service to both the FWFSA, the WFS of Victoria. He has served on Committee of each organisation for a number years taking up a variety of Executive roles including that of President

    John Rourke

    The Wine and Food Society of NSW nominated John Rourke for the FWFSA Award, for long standing and dedicated service to their Society

    Marcus Bleasel

    The Wine and Food Society of NSW nominated Marcus Bleasel for the FWFSA Award, for long standing and dedicated service to their Society

    Restaurant 2, 2 Edward Street, Brisbane

    Dionysus Wine and Food Society of Brisbane recognised Restaurant Two and Chef David Pugh for outstanding food, wine and service at lunches and functions between May 2003 and February 2012. The award was
  • 2012 Award Recipients

    John Kellaway

    John is the quiet achiever, acting as Federation Treasurer for a number of years. He also was very active in the large process of moving the FWFSA from ACT to Victoria, not an insignificant task. His service to the Federation is exemplary in ensuring the Federation accounts are maintained in accordance with the statutes

    Garry Krischock

    Presented at the Joint New Zealand and Australia convention in Napier New Zealand April 2012, for outstanding service to the Federation in the role of Secretary 2009 – 2012

    Norman Tranter

    For over 20 years of service to the Wine and Food Society of Victoria, including periods as President, Wine & Food coordinator and committee positions
  • 2011 Award Recipients

    Peter Lynch

    For appreciation of his meritorious service to the Warrnambool Wine and Society, in accordance with the objectives of the FWFSA

    Truffle Duck Restaurant, 66 Hyland St, Fyansford, Vic

    In appreciation of the long and excellent service provided to the Barwon Wine and Food Society, Geelong and to the advancement of wine and food movement in general

    Robert Shields

    For outstanding service and generosity to The Federation in his role on the organizing committee for the 2009 Mildura convention

    Peter Bate

    For outstanding service and generosity to The Federation in his role on the organizing committee for the 2009 Mildura convention
  • 2010 Award Recipients

    Lochiel House Restaurant, 1259 Bell’s Line of Road, Kurrajong Heights, NSW

    For distinguished and outstanding service, food and presentation to Metropolitan WFS of Sydney

    Jacques Reymond Restaurant, 78 Williams Road, Prahran. Victoria

    For outstanding service, food and presentation to Melbourne Ladies WFS
  • 2009 Award Recipients

    Sean Rogan

    For distinguished service to Warrnambool WFS

    Ian Rooney

    For distinguished service to Sandhurst WFS

    John Brown

    For distinguished service to Sandhurst WFS

    Chloe’s Restaurant

    For outstanding service to the South Australian WFS over many years and in particular on the occasion of their 70th/35th anniversary celebration

    Jan Humphreys

    For outstanding service to the Federation in the role of Secretary 2006-2009

    Lurlene’s Restaurant, Mt Cotton Road, Mt Cotton Qld

    For outstanding service, food and presentation on the occasion of the 2009 Victor Gibson banquet

    James Tomkins

    For outstanding and ongoing service to the LWFS Melbourne

    Douglas Crittenden

    For outstanding and ongoing service to the LWFS Melbourne

    John Swanson

    For distinguished service to S.A. WFS over many years
  • 2008 Award Recipients

    Joseph Condrau

    For ongoing and distinguished service to the WFS New South Wales

    Yvonne Wallis

    For outstanding service and generosity to The Federation in her role on the organizing committee for the 2008 Melbourne convention

    Nicholas Galante

    For ongoing and distinguished service to The Federation as a legal advisor and photographer
  • 2007 Award Recipients

    John Kellaway

    For outstanding and distinguished service to the WFS Southern Peninsula

    Brian Roberman

    For outstanding service to the WFS Western Australia

    The Gourmet Chef - Mildura

    For outstanding service to the WFS Mildura

    Rosemary Radden

    In recognitions of her outstanding service to the Federation as it’s Archivist over the last decade.

    Garry Krishock

    For distinguished and dedicated service to Gold Coast WFS

    Robert Worthington

    For outstanding service to The Federation as its cellarmaster and for his role in helping to organize the 2006 Melbourne Federation weekend.

    Katherine De Pury

    For outstanding service to the Federation in her role in helping to organize the 2006 Melbourne Federation weekend.
  • 2006 Award Recipients

    Wallace Edwards

    For ongoing and distinguished service to WFS New South Wales.

    Derek Knight

    WFS of Portland & District

    Vue De Monde Restaurant

    Melbourne

    Michael Troy

    Yarra Valley WFS

    Murray Fletcher

    Metropolitan WFS Sydney

    Ross Higginson

    Metropolitan WFS Sydney
  • 2005 Award Recipients

    David Schepisi

    Sandhurst WFS

    Frank Thomas

    Sandhurst WFS

    Rayleen Haig

    Ladies WFS Melbourne
  • 2004 Award Recipients

    Daphne Litfin

    Gold Coast WFS

    Trevor Gibson

    Metropolitan WFS Sydney

    Gail Thomas

    Barwon WFS
  • 2003 Award Recipients

    Michael Wheatley

    WFS of Western Australia

    Margaret Johnson

    WFS of Western Australia

    Jan Richards

    Ladies WFS of Mildura

    Margot Mills

    Ladies WFS of Mildura

    Carlo Barri

    Sandhurst WFS

    Lesley Murray

    Ladies WFS of Melbourne

    Steven Liebeskind

    Metropolitan WFS of Sydney

    Montague Smith

    Metropolitan WFS of Sydney

    Kay Charlton

    Dionysus WFS

    Rochelle Ivanni

    Dionysus WFS

    Anne Stevenson

    Dionysus WFS

    Jan Humphreys

    Southern Peninsula WFS

    Mary Arnold

    Metropolitan WFS Sydney

    Ian Arnold

    Metropolitan WFS Sydney

  • 2002 Award Recipients

    John Wilson

    WFS South Australia

    Andrew Trott

    The Bacchus Club of Adelaide

    William (Bill) Marsh

    The Bacchus Club of Adelaide

    Barbara Tomkins

    The Melbourne Ladies WFS

    Emlyn ‘Joe’ Jones

    Honorary Member Melbourne Ladies WFS

    David Johnstone

    Hobart WFS

    Susanne Ryan

    Mildura Ladies WFS

    Nicholas Fisher

    WFS of Victoria

    John Clark

    WFS of Victoria

    Judith Sylvia Crittenden

    The Melbourne Ladies WFS

    Karen Yvonne Barfield

    WFS of Western Australia
  • 2001 Award Recipients

    Selwyn Makin

    WFS Portland & District

    Geoff Harding

    Mildura WFS

    Keith Richards

    Mildura WFS

    John Banks

    WFS New South Wales

    Alistair Puncheon

    WFS Bendigo

    Ross Macdonald

    WFS New South Wales
  • 2000 Award Recipients

    John Thomas

    WFS of NSW

    Leslie Dickinson

    WFS of Ballarat

    Peter Ford

    WFS of Ballarat

    John V. Peirce

    Yarra Valley WFS

    Robert (Bob) Greenwell

    Wollongong WFS

    David Dunoon

    WFS of Swan Hill

    Lyn Dunoon

    WFS of Swan Hill

    Raymond Healey

    WFS of New South Wales

    Michael Dunne

    WFS of New South Wales

    Chris Alexiou

    WFS of New South Wales
  • 1999 Award Recipients

    Delgany Country House

    Elaine Felgate

    Sydney Ladies WFS

    Harold S. Wilkes

    Pittwater WFS & NSW

    E.H.(Ted) Davis

    WFS of NSW
  • 1998 Award Recipients

    Two Small Rooms

    Toowong Brisbane

    Max Blomeley

    Border WFS

    Robert Riley

    Border WFS

    James Henry Street

    WFS of New South Wales

    Donald G. Chalmers

    WFS of Portland & District
  • 1997 Award Recipients

    Raymond Foley

    Launceston WFS

    Ian de C. F. Baird

    Hedland WFS

    Strathvea Guest House

    Healesville

    Platon and Noni Black

    Brisbane
  • 1996 Award Recipients

    Hedland College

    Port Hedland

    Ian P Ryan

    Mildura WFS

    Peter M Johansen

    Mildura WFS

    K.W.Lynch Pty Ltd

  • 1995 Award Recipients

    Gordon Sloane

    Southern Peninsula WFS

    Chloe’s Restaurant

    Adelaide
  • 1994 Award Recipients

    Chevaliers Restaurant

    Brisbane

    Empire Grill Restaurant

    Geelong

    James W. Tomkins

    WFS of Victoria
  • 1993 Award Recipients

    Richard Matson

    Top Hat Catering

    Nediz Tu Restaurant

    Adelaide

    John D. Edwards

    WFS of NSW

    Frances Gerard

    South Australian WFS

    Allen Lawrence

    Southern Peninsula WFS

    Luigi Bazzani

    Warrenmang Vineyard & Restaurant

    Grand Hyatt

    Melbourne

    Tasman Davies

    The Border WFS

    Paul Muntz

    The Border WFS
  • 1990 Award Recipients

    Gregory Raymond Brown

    Brown’s Restaurant

    Victorian Arts Centre

    David Bruce Thomas

    WFS of Victoria

    Walter Allan Bourke

  • 1989 Award Recipients

    Pat Marshall

    LTAV WFS
  • 1988 Award Recipients

    Bill Williams

    Border WFS

    Terry Stapleton

    WFS of NSW

    Orlando House Function Room

    Adelaide

    Hans Peucker

    Ballarat

    Richard Lovett

    Yarra Valley
  • 1987 Award Recipients

    The Ansett International Hotel

    Perth

    Ian G Home

    WFS Ballarat

    John D Edwards

    WFS NSW
  • 1986 Award Recipients

    George Gregory

    Southern Districts WFS & Parramatta WFS

    Luigi Bazzani

    La Scala Restaurant

    Ballarat

    Len Bennett

    WFS Western Australia
  • 1985 Award Recipients

    Frank X H Moloney

    WFS Victoria

    Michael Hayden

    WFS Geelong

    Annie Young

    Ladies WFS Geelong

    Don Dunoon

    WFS Geelong

    Gerald Viergever

    Bacchus Club
  • 1984 Award Recipients

    The Ansett Gateway Hotel

    Brisbane
  • 1983 Award Recipients

    Bruce E Thompson

    The Bacchus Club

    La Scala Restaurant

    Ballarat

    Geoffrey C Schahinger

    The Bacchus Club

    Ivan R Morris

    The Bacchus Club

    Betty Hinchliffe

    Sydney Ladies' WFS

    The Cellar Restaurant

    Pokolbin

    Rags Restaurant

    Mosman Park, WA

    Davidson Restaurant

    Geelong
  • 1982 Award Recipients

    Royal Kitchen Services

    Warrnambool

    The Source Restaurant

    Geelong

    Stephanie's Restaurant

    Melbourne

    Maria And Walter’s Restaurant

    Melbourne
  • 1981 Award Recipients

    Neil R Houston

    The Bacchus Club

    John D Edwards

    WFS NSW

    Ronald J Emerson

    LTAV WFS

    Copper Pot Restaurant

    Bendigo

    Grand Hotel

    Mildura
  • 1980 Award Recipients

    Ian G Home

    WFS Ballarat

    The Two Faces Restaurant

    Melbourne

    Red Cliffs Hotel

    Red Cliffs, Victoria

    Sydney Hilton Hotel

    Sydney

    Melbourne Hilton Hotel

    Melbourne

    Rendezvous Restaurant

    Mildura

    Le Paris

    Adelaide

    W C Bowring

    WFS of Mildura

    Peter M Johansen

    WFS of Mildura

    Johnnie K Walker

    WFS NSW

    John R Cunnington

    WFS Victoria

    Ronald Franklin

    WFS NSW

    John L Kaufman

    WFS NSW

    Pat Marshall

    Ladies WFS Melbourne

    Frank X H Moloney

    WFS Victoria

    W A C Rudd

    WFS Victoria

    Ross Shrives

    WFS Victoria

    John H Wilson

    WFS Victoria
  • 1978 Award Recipients

    Baxter Provender Restaurant

    Baxter, VIC
  • 1977 Award Recipients

    Bryce C Rankine

    The Bacchus Club

    B Murray Treseder

    Witchetty WFS

    Hugo Dunn-Meynell

    International Wine & Food Society

    Colin T Preece

    WFS Ararat

    Enrico's Hosteria

    Merrylands, NSW
  • 1976 Award Recipients

    Craig's Royal Hotel

    Ballarat

    The Two Faces Restaurant

    Melbourne

    Red Castle Motor Hotel

    Perth

    J T L Alexander

    WFS Geelong

    John M Dwyer, OBE, ED

    The Bacchus Club

    James Stewart Cuming

    WFS NSW

    Rudy Komon MBE

    WFS NSW

    Arthur Moore CBE

    WFS NSW

    Joseph C More

    WFS NSW

    The Czarina Room

    Highway Inn, SA

    Benjamin's Restaurant

    Adelaide

    Buangor Hotel

    Victoria

    Margot Kelly's Hibiscus Restaurant

    Surfers Paradise

    Alan Laing

    WFS Pittwater
  • 1975 Award Recipients

    W A C Rudd

    WFS Victoria

    W F P Knapp

    WFS Victoria

    Neville J Baker

    WFS NSW

    Keith Stanley Christie-Ling

    The Bacchus Club

    Rodney James Martindale

    The Bacchus Club

    Grahame Latham

    The Bacchus Club

    C V I Barnden MBE

    WFS Mildura

    G R Davidson

    WFS Ballarat