Oregon State University’s Osborne Honored

Congratulations to Oregon State University’s James Osborne for receiving the American Society for Enology and Viticulture’s Anita Oberholster Award for Extension Excellence.  The award recognizes outstanding Extension work in enology and viticulture and honors professionals who translate research into practical tools and education for the wine and grape industry.

OSU notes as director of the Oregon Wine Research Institute, Osborne has made a lasting impact through research, outreach and education that supports Oregon’s wine industry and winemakers across the state.

His Guidance Has Been Instrumental

“Since he began at OSU, Dr. Osborne has greatly helped advance the wine industry as a whole and the Oregon wine industry in particular, through education, research and outreach,” said Elizabeth Clark, winemaker at Arlie Winery in Monmouth. “His guidance has been instrumental in improving wine quality and production practices across the region. His attention to the community and ability to organize both emergency Extension events together with regularly scheduled meetings makes him a great asset to Oregon.”

School officials add this national recognition highlights his dedication to connecting science with real-world application and advancing the future of enology.

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