Great Women of Washington Wine Luncheon and Silent Auction

Join us to celebrate pioneering women in the wine industry at the 2025 Great Women of Washington Wine luncheon and silent auction!

This very special fundraising event and panel discussion will celebrate and honor seven women who carved distinct paths for women in our industry. Proceeds from the event benefit our scholarship fund—help educate the future great women of Washington wine!

Our 2025 honorees are:

Connie Crawford, grower, Crawford Farms
Jean Ferguson, co-owner, L’Ecole Winery, presented by Megan Clubb
Darcey Fugman-Small, co-founder, Woodward Canyon Winery
Patricia Gelles, co-owner, Klipsun Vineyards
Julie Grieb, co-owner and General Manager, Treveri Cellars
Lane Hoss, marketing and operations, Anthony’s Restaurants
Peggy Patterson, co-owner, Hoodsport Winery

Cynthia Nims, author and culinary consultant, will be our moderator.

Wine at the luncheon will be poured by:

Lacey Lybecker, Cairdeas Winery
Lisa Callan, Callan Cellars
Emily Fergestrom, Fortuity Cellars
Tiffany Stetson, Goose Ridge Winery
Kelly Hightower, Hightower Cellars
Leah Kellogg, Julian Margot Winery
Melanie Feidel and Maria Cruz-Pacini, Memento Cellars
Amy Johnson, Muret-Gaston Winery
Taylor Butterfield, Chateau Ste. Michelle
Jessica Munnell, Wautoma Springs