Philip Laffer Royal Adelaide Wine Show Bursary
The Royal Adelaide Wine Show, established in 1871, is the most prestigious wine show in Australia, featuring over 2,500 wines from over 300 wineries across the country. Wines are judged by a panel of esteemed judges from across Australia over four days, to determine medal and trophy winners. The Royal Adelaide Wine Show Committee through the Royal Adelaide Show Society Foundation offers a Bursary program to support the South Australian Wine industry to continue to grow and prosper. The purpose of the funding is to support study pathways by providing a one-year $5,000 Bursary to a student undertaking either undergraduate or post graduate studies in the field of viticulture or oenology at an Australian university. The Philip Laffer Royal Adelaide Wine Show Bursary honours the contributions to the Society of Philip Laffer (AM). Philip maintained a passionate interest in education and research within the grape and wine sector throughout his career and continues his active involvement with the Society as an Honorary Councillor. This bursary reflects the importance that Philip
Eleanor Bilogrevic
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Eleanor, 32, a passionate wine scientist and research student, with a keen interest in the No-and-Low Alcohol wine category was honoured to be a recipient.
“This opportunity will enable me to expand on the scope of my PhD research, ensuring the outcomes of my No-and-Low Alcohol wine project are comprehensive, industry-relevant, and instrumental in driving innovation, development and adaptation within the sector to meet evolving consumer demands” she said.
“The funding from the bursary will allow me to travel overseas later this year to attend a sensory and consumer science symposium. This experience will allow me to gain valuable insights into advanced consumer research methodologies and connect with industry professionals who share a focus on this growing market segment”.
Kate Henderson
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With an enthusiasm for marketing and communication, as well as wine education, fellow recipient Kate, 25 is currently researching phenolic composition and mouthfeel properties of emerging, non-traditional red grape varieties.
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“This opportunity will have a meaningful impact on the scope of my Masters research, allowing me to compensate sensory panellists and wine producers. Focusing on non-traditional red grape varieties, which demonstrate hardiness during water scarcity and heatwave conditions, I hope the knowledge gained from this project will help the industry gain further insight into these varieties, in turn supporting a more sustainable future” she said.
The Royal Adelaide Wine Show Committee, through the Show Society Foundation, is thrilled to announce Eleanor Bilogrevic and Kate Henderson as joint winners of the 2024 Philip Laffer Royal Adelaide Wine Show Bursary! Both recipients will share $5,000 to support their studies and careers in the wine industry.