Australian Women in Wine (AWIW) – the nation’s leading advocate for gender equality and visibility of women across the wine community – has announced the appointment of a new board of directors.
This marks an important next chapter for the organisation following its recent transition to an independent, not-for-profit entity.
After an extensive recruitment process and an exceptional pool of high-calibre applicants, seven new directors have been selected to steward AWIW into its next phase:
Rachel Triggs (interim chair)
Ali Lockwood
Corrina Wright
Shirley Fraser
Jill Bauer
Dianne Thompson
Natalie Benson
Together, the new board brings deep expertise spanning winemaking, viticulture, marketing, governance, education and industry leadership.
Their combined experience positions AWIW to expand its impact nationally and internationally.
The appointment of the new board follows the formal separation of Australian Women in Wine from The Fabulous Ladies’ Wine Society, the organisation that founded and incubated AWIW for the past decade.
This structural shift ensures AWIW can continue its mission with greater focus, independence and long-term sustainability.
“I’m immensely proud of what Australian Women in Wine has achieved over the past ten years and am excited to see this remarkable new board lead the organisation forward,” said Jane Thomson OAM, departing chair and founder.
“Their collective vision, skills and passion will ensure AWIW continues to champion, support and celebrate women across all roles in our industry.”
The new board will oversee AWIW’s strategic direction, programs, partnerships and advocacy initiatives, ensuring the organisation remains a strong and influential voice for women working in wine.
AWIW will announce its strategic priorities for the coming year in early 2026.
Photograph: AWIW board members Corrina Wright, Rachel Triggs, Shirley Fraser and outgoing Jane Thomson, Alexia Roberts, Dr Catherine Kidman and Jeni Port. Photo credit: Jaylen Harris.
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