Member Benefits
Ask yourself how you can afford not to be a member when you consider the advantages of joining.
- Membership of the only professional society for winemakers and grapegrowers in Australia
- Notice of ASVO seminars (usually 2-3 per year)
- Discounts on ASVO seminar registration fees
- Opportunity to address technical issues in a responsible manner through the Committee
- Membership includes subscription to the quality scientific journal, Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research.
- 20% discount on selected book titles from Wiley Blackwell. Click here to view the current list of available titles.
Fees
The annual membership fee varies depending upon the category of membership and all fees are reviewed annually.
- For individual and wine show members the fee for 2008-09 is $190.
- For corporate members the fee for 2008-09 is $595.
- The annual membership fee for full-time students is $95 for up to four years, thereafter the full membership fee is charged. Students also have the option of an 'online only' membership for $60. This membership package includes online access to the Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research, but not the hard copy Journal.
Existing members who renew their membership before 30 June receive an early bird discount. Renewal notices will be sent in May.
Categories of Membership
Membership of the Society is open to any person who identifies with the objectives of the Society and may be obtained by filling out the Application for Membership form and attaching the appropriate fee in Australian dollars.
The Society has several categories of membership as defined in the Constitution of the Society. They are:
Upon application a person's membership category is determined by the Committee according to their academic qualifications and professional experience. All membership categories, except that of Honorary Life Membership, are entitled to full voting rights. Further details on membership categories are provided hereunder.
The Society has the following membership categories which are determined on the basis of the details supplied by each applicant for membership. The supply of complete details as requested will speed completion of membership acceptance.
Associate Member
Any person is eligible to be an Associate Member. There is no work experience or academic requirement.
Professional Member
This requires evidence of not less than five years of appropriate, competent work experience in, or closely aligned to, the grape and wine industry. A relevant academic qualification can further reduce the experience required to four years (for Certificate III or Certificate IV level), three years (for Diploma, Associate diploma or Associate degree level), and two years (for a Bachelor degree level or above).
Student Member
This requires evidence of current study, relevant to the grape and wine industry (suitable study would be, for example, horticulture, microbiology, chemistry, engineering, business studies, marketing, plant science, soil science, viticulture or oenology). The study can be at university or a technical college; it can be technical, undergraduate or postgraduate in level; it can be on-campus or distance education, and it may be by coursework or research. The study load must be not be less than 33% of a normal full-time on-campus load.
Corporate Member
The applicant for membership must be the designated contact person for your company. Instead of the contact person's birthdate, enter the founding date of the company. If your Logo is to go on this site, it must be emailed to ASVO after your application is complete.
Wine Show Member
The applicant for membership must be the designated contact person for the show. Instead of the contact person's birthdate, enter the date of the show.