The Board of the Australian Wine Research Institute
The AWRI’s Constitution provides that there will be not less than five nor more than 11 Directors. Three of those directors are nominated and/or elected by organisations that pay the Wine Grapes Levy and one of those directors is nominated and/or elected by organisations that pay the Grape Research Levy. Levy payer elected directors should, in addition to their other duties and responsibilities, provide an industry perspective to the direction and priorities of AWRI’s RDE&C activities. Up to six appointed directors possessing complementary skills can also be appointed. The only Executive Director is the Managing Director.
Appointed Directors
There are no current vacancies for Appointed Directors.
Elected Directors
Nominations are sought for two levy-payer elected Director positions on the AWRI Board. The first position is nominated/elected by the small category (less than 2,000 tonnes p.a.) of Wine Grapes Levy payers and the second by the medium category (between 2,001 and 50,000 tonnes p.a) of Wine Grapes Levy payers. Levy payers in both categories are called on to nominate suitably qualified candidates for the vacant positions.
In the event that more than one nomination is received for a particular category, an election in that category will be held in November 2026 and further information will be published at that time.
Successful candidates will take office on 1 January 2027 for a term of three years. Nominations close on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 5:00 pm CST. A nomination form including an explanatory guide is available here: 2026 Elected Director Nomination Form.
If you require further information, please contact the Returning Officer, Shiralee Dodd at returningofficer@awri.com.au