BCAWA is a volunteer-run association. The best way to reach us is by email or phone through the executive members listed below. For general inquiries, contact our webmaster.

BCAWA Executive 2025–2026

Role	Name	Club	Phone
President	Mike Leeper	Vinovan	604-790-8476
Vice President	Joe Zucchiatti	VAWA	604-824-4020
Secretary	Roger Ford	Vintners of Coquitlam	604-942-4643
Treasurer	John Matkovich	Vinovan	604-929-3719
National Director	Doug Markin	Nanaimo Winemakers	250-735-0567
Director at Large	Rick Homer	Saanich Sommeliers	250-384-7898
Director at Large	Brian McConnell	Vinovan	604-721-1417
Guild Master	William Huva	Vinovan	604-929-9621
Past President	John McMaster	VAWA	604-512-1700
Archivist	Robin McNeil	Saanich Sommeliers	250-595-0203
Webmaster	John McMaster	VAWA	604-512-1700
Newsletter	Vacant	—	—

Club Representatives 2025–2026

Each member club has a designated representative who liaises with the BCAWA executive. Contact your local rep for club-specific inquiries.

Club	Representative	Phone	Members
Belcarra Winemakers	Brendan Firth	604-832-8051	14
Langley Fermenters	Axel Kroitzsch	604-583-0148	14
Nanaimo Winemakers	Doug Markin	250-723-9335	29
Saanich Sommeliers	Sandy Kirk	778-678-2533	25
Vancouver Amateur Winemakers	Larry McIntyre	604-275-4157	25
Vintners of Coquitlam	Doug Martin	778-773-4405	8
Vintners of North Vancouver	Brian McConnell	604-721-1417	16

Provincial Competition

For questions about the annual BC Provincial Wine Competition — entries, judging, results, or hosting — contact the Chief Steward.

BC Guild of Wine Judges

The BC Guild of Wine Judges (BCGWJ) runs training sessions for wine judges across three chapters — Vancouver, Victoria, and Nanaimo. The Guild holds approximately 10 sessions per year from September through June.

Chapter	Contact	Email
Vancouver	Sam Hauck	samhauck@shaw.ca
Victoria	Colin Nicholson	colinich@telus.net
Nanaimo	James Waring	jwaring1945@gmail.com