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Cave Spring Cellars generously provides this award to the most outstanding student of each graduating compressed class. The recipient is presented with a plaque to commemorate the achievement, and a trip for two to the Niagara wine region that includes meals, accommodations and a V.I.P winery tour. A plaque with the names of all recipients is displayed prominently in the C.A. Paradis Wine Lab.

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The National Capital Sommelier Guild (NCSG) is one of the largest non-profit associations of volunteer wine enthusiasts in Canada dedicated to the responsible enjoyment of wine. A core mission is to enhance educational opportunities and foster development of professionalism in all aspects of the wine trade.

Accordingly, the NCSG is proud to sponsor a Scholarship for Wine Education for the benefit of individuals employed full-time in the hospitality industry in the Ottawa-Gatineau community. This Scholarship will be awarded annually in the amount of $500 to a student enrolled in the compressed Sommelier Certificate Program at Algonquin College and includes a one year membership in the NCSG.

To qualify for the Scholarship, the applicant must be:

1. Employed full-time in the hospitality industry in the Ottawa-Gatineau community, and

2. Enrolled in the Second Semester of the compressed Sommelier Certificate Program at Algonquin College.

Applications for the Scholarship must:

1. Be received on or before January 31.

2. Include a copy of the applicant’s marks from the first semester of the compressed Program.

3. Include a letter of application with a return postal address and a summary of the applicant’s background, interests, activities, and aspirations.

4. Include a letter of reference from the applicant’s employer. If self-employed, confirmation of business activity and business address on company letterhead plus a letter of support from an unrelated person in the hospitality industry in Ottawa-Gatineau.

Completed applications, with all supporting material, should be submitted to the Secretary of the National Capital Sommelier Guild at: Suite 130, 99 Fifth Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5P5.

The NCSG reserves the right to make no award or more than one award.

The Vittoria Trattoria – Pillitteri Winery Sommelier Award of Excellence is awarded to a graduating student who demonstrates academic excellence throughout the entire program, superlative service exam results and a passion and dedication to the art and science of a sommelier. 

Vittoria Trattoria and Pillitteri Winery generously provide this award to the most outstanding student of each graduating evening class. The recipient is presented with a magnificent trophy to commemorate the achievement, and a trip for two to the Niagara wine region that includes meals, accommodations and a V.I.P winery tour. A larger trophy is also on permanent display in the foyer to the right of the Restaurant International with each winner’s name prominently shown.

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