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Oliver's Hester Creek Recognized with Prestigious Legacy Award

Oliver's Hester Creek has been honored for its exceptional winemaking and community impact, winning an inaugural Legacy Award at the prestigious ACWC national wine competition.

Published July 19, 2026 • 1-minute read • Osoyoos, BC

Oliver's Hester Creek has been awarded the inaugural Legacy Award at the ACWC (Association of Canadian Wine Competitions) national wine competition. The award was established to celebrate excellence in winemaking and community contribution.

The accolade is a testament to Hester Creek’s dedication to maintaining consistent quality, honesty, leadership, and pride in their work. Tanya Sammut, Director of ACWC, expressed the team's honor at receiving this recognition on behalf of Hester Creek.

Named after Brian Bannon, the founder who significantly shaped Canada’s wine industry, the Legacy Award highlights Hester Creek’s commitment to both winemaking consistency and community impact in South Okanagan. The event took place on July 9th.