Scholarship Honouring Terry Threlfall Launched

For Immediate Release
October 28, 2021 (Vancouver, BC) – A year after BC’s wine community lost one of its most talented and accomplished members, a new scholarship is being launched to honour the memory of top Sommelier and wine professional Terry Threlfall. 
 
Seed money comes from the Meyer Family Vineyards Tribute series program. The winery donated the funds to the Threlfall family, who have requested the donations be directed to the BC Hospitality Foundation.
 
Born and raised in BC, Terry Threlfall was influential on the local, national, and international wine scenes. Career highlights included:
  • Developing a groundbreaking wine program as Wine Director at Hawksworth
  • Repeatedly holding the position of Festival Sommelier at the Vancouver International Wine Festival (VIWF), one of the biggest and oldest wine events in the world.
  • In 2012, being named Sommelier of the Year by Vancouver magazine, the VIWF, and California’s Sunset Magazine
  • Being the first Canadian Sommelier to be a regular Decanter panelist
  • Six years as Head Sommelier and Wine Buyer at London’s Michelin-starred Chez Bruce
  • Five years as Wine Buyer at London’s prestigious Selfridges
 
Terry passed away unexpectedly in October 2020, at the age of 43. He continues to be missed by his family, friends, and colleagues in the industry, who remember him as much for his warm personality, intelligence, and integrity as for his consummate professional skills and knowledge.
 
The Terry Threlfall Scholarship is the result of a partnership between the BCHF, the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS), and the VIWF. The scholarship will be presented annually at the Vancouver International Wine Festival Awards Lunch. Thanks to Meyer Family Vineyards for generously providing the scholarship seed money with an initial $1000 donation. You can support the fund by donating online.
 
Terry’s brother, Dan Threlfall, notes, “it’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since we lost Terry. Speaking on behalf of our whole family, we think it’s a wonderful thing to have this opportunity to create a legacy in his memory. Terry always welcomed the chance to act as a mentor for others in the wine community, so I’m sure the idea of a scholarship in his name would have pleased him very much.”
 
Scholarship Honouring Terry Threlfall
Donate here
 
 
Suggested Social Media: #scholarship in memory of Terry Threlfall #wine @sommeliersBC @VanWineFest @BCHospitalityFoundation donations accepted https://tinyurl.com/yrz8r4xe
 
Meyer Family Vineyards
Tribute Series Chardonnay 2020 Terry Threlfall
$30.52 Available online


Pictures of Terry can be uploaded from HERE

About the Vancouver International Wine Festival
About the Vancouver International Wine Festival: Canada’s premier wine show will mark its 43nd edition of pairing wine, food and the performing arts from May 16-22, 2022. The festival is produced by the Vancouver International Wine Festival Society, which has three mandates: provide an informative, educational and entertaining wine experience for public and trade; be a premier marketing opportunity for the wine industry and festival partners; and raise funds for the Bard on the Beach Theatre Society. Since inception in 1979, the festival has raised nearly $9.8 million for the performing arts. Major sponsors are Delta Air Lines and the Vancouver Sun; major industry partners are the BC Liquor Distribution Branch, BC Liquor Stores, and the Import Vintners & Spirits Association. VanWineFest.ca


Media contact:
Meredith Elliott
Communications & Marketing Manager
Vancouver International Wine Festival
778.998.0992

About the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers
About the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers: The Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS) is a pan-Canadian association, which brings together individuals within the sommelier profession, restaurant services, and other sectors of the wine industry. CAPS is affiliated with the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI) headquartered in Paris and counts more than 60 member and observer countries. Since its inception in 1989 in Quebec, CAPS/ACSP has, throughout its growth within Canada, promoted the profession, notably by its participation in the Best Sommelier of the World Competition. The presence of Canadian Sommeliers on the International scene is re-enforced by the appointment of its members to various committees of the ASI. In support of its mission, CAPS supports events related to the wine and spirits industry, communicates on events in Canada, encourages members to network with other sommeliers and producers, merchants, and consumers with the goal of knowing and promoting the wines and spirits of all countries.





Media contact
Lesley Brown
National President
Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers
604.347.8970



About the BC Hospitality Foundation
The BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) is a registered charity that raises funds to support those in the hospitality industry facing financial crisis due to a health condition. In addition, the BCHF offers a scholarship program to foster the development of the next generation of workers and industry leaders.
Media contact: 
Dana Lee Harris
Dana Lee Consulting Ltd.
P- 604-986-3262