{"id":5053,"date":"2022-08-03T10:10:51","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T08:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/f-i-c-b-diploma-of-honor\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T16:22:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T14:22:38","slug":"f-i-c-b-diploma-of-honor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/en\/f-i-c-b-diploma-of-honor\/","title":{"rendered":"F.I.C.B. Diploma of Honor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 26-06-2023 *\/<br \/>\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><\/p>\n<h1>F.I.C.B. Diploma of Honor<\/h1>\n<p>The F.I.C.B. Diploma of Honour is selectively awarded :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Either to persons having ceased their mandate as member of the Executive Committee of F.I.C.B. who have paid eminent services to the federation through their personal engagement. This engagement may have been materialized by their success in attracting new active members, their eminent contribution to the orientation and implementation of the activities and events of the federation and\/or their personal international exposure;<\/li>\n<li>Or to persons whose international reputation and achievements related the production, retail, promotion of wine or expertise in wine tasting are proven. They should also have demonstrated their support to the values of the wine brotherhoods and to F.I.C.B., for example by being personally involved in a wine brotherhood, by having been inducted in several or by having contributed significantly to the success of F.I.C.B. international events and renown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/FICB_Diplome_honneur_criteres_final.pdf\"><br \/>Click here for the criteria for the F.I.C.B. Diploma of Honor<br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We list below the recipients of this Dipl\u00f4me d&#8217;honneur up to date to September 1<sup>st,<\/sup> 2024.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FICB_Diplome_d_Honneur_fas-cicule_edition_2024_DEC.pdf\">DIPLOMAS OF HONOUR 2015-2024<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Persons having held governance positions in F.I.C.B.<\/p>\n<p>2015<\/p>\n<p><style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 26-06-2023 *\/<br \/>\n.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-content{width:100%}@media (min-width:768px){.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-position-left .elementor-image-box-wrapper,.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-position-right .elementor-image-box-wrapper{display:flex}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-position-right .elementor-image-box-wrapper{text-align:right;flex-direction:row-reverse}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-position-left .elementor-image-box-wrapper{text-align:left;flex-direction:row}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-position-top .elementor-image-box-img{margin:auto}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-vertical-align-top .elementor-image-box-wrapper{align-items:flex-start}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-vertical-align-middle .elementor-image-box-wrapper{align-items:center}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-vertical-align-bottom .elementor-image-box-wrapper{align-items:flex-end}}@media (max-width:767px){.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-img{margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-bottom:15px}}.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-img{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-title a{color:inherit}.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-wrapper{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-description{margin:0}<\/style><\/p>\n<figure><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Claude_Josse.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"179\" height=\"300\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Claude JOSSE (France)<\/h3>\n<p>Grand Chancelier of Conseil des Echansons de France<\/p>\n<p>Pr\u00e9sident of F.I.C.B. from 1984 to 2014<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Monique_Josse.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Monique JOSSE (France)<\/h3>\n<p>Director of Mus\u00e9e du Vin de Paris<\/p>\n<p>Deputy General Secretary of F.I.C.B. until 2014<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DH_Rufini.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"177\" height=\"300\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Claude RUFINI (Switzerland)<\/h3>\n<p>Vice-Governor of the Noble Confr\u00e9rie des Olifants du Bas-lac de Neuch\u00e2tel (Switzerland)<br \/>Permanent Secretary of the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration suisse des confr\u00e9ries bachiques et gastronomiques<br \/>General Secretary of F.I.C.B. until 2014<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/JE-Provost.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"191\" height=\"300\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Jean-Emile PROVOST (France)<\/h3>\n<p>Former Vice-Senarch of the Order of Breton Knights (France)<br \/>Vice-president of F.I.C.B. for Northern France from 2010 to 2014<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DH_de_Bernis_photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"237\" height=\"300\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Jean-Claude de BERNIS (France)<\/h3>\n<p>Grand Master of the Ordre des Chevaliers de la Syrah et Roussette<br \/>Vice-president of F.I.C.B. until 2014<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Karl_Recer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"204\" height=\"300\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Karl RECER (Slovenia)<\/h3>\n<p>Former O.E.V.E. Pro-Consul Slovenia<br \/>F.I.C.B. Vice-President for Slovenia until 2014<\/p>\n<h3>Manuel DURAN (Spain)<\/h3>\n<p>Confraria del Cava San Sadurni (Espagne)<br \/>Vice-pr\u00e9sident de la F.I.C.B. pour l\u2019Espagne jusqu\u2019en 2014<\/p>\n<p>2018<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DH_Kovacic_photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"207\" height=\"300\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Tomislav KOVACIC (Slovenia)<\/h3>\n<p>Consul of O.E.V.E. Slovenia<br \/>F.I.C.B. Vice-President for Slovenia from 2015 to 2017<\/p>\n<p>2020<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Paul_Coulon_2016_Californie.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"411\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Paul COULON (France)<\/h3>\n<p>Former Grand Master of the Echansonnerie des Papes (Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape)<br \/>Vice-president of F.I.C.B. for the South of France until February 2020<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Rossiolifant.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"269\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Michel Rossi (Switzerland)<\/h3>\n<p>Governor of the Noble Confr\u00e9ries des Olifants du Bas-Lac en Pays de Neuch\u00e2tel<br \/>F.I.C.B. vice-president for Switzerland until February 2020<\/p>\n<h2>2023<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Jean-Pierr<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/JPBDH2023-137x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"137\" height=\"300\" \/>e BOYER<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">emeritus Grand Master of &#8220;Ordre Illustre des Chevaliers de M\u00e9duse&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">F.I.C.B V.P. for South of France until 2022<\/p>\n<h2>Persons renowned internationally in the area of wine and sharing the values of the wine brotherhoods<\/h2>\n<p>2015<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DH_Michel_Rolland_photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"146\" height=\"240\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Michel ROLLAND (France)<\/h3>\n<p>Enologist and producer<\/p>\n<p>2016<\/p>\n<h3>Gina GALLO (U.S.A.)<\/h3>\n<p>Wine maker for the top range wines of the Gallo Group<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/jcb2016_06_11_999_266.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Jean-Charles BOISSET (France)<\/h3>\n<p>Producer in Burgundy and California<\/p>\n<p>2017<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Allen_Shoup_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Allen SHOUP (U.S.A.)<\/h3>\n<p>Producer in North America, particularly in the State of Washington<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DH_Guimaraens_photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"179\" height=\"300\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>David GUIMARAENS (Portugal)<\/h3>\n<p>Wine maker of Port wines<\/p>\n<p>2018<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Pitte_remise.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"293\" height=\"300\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Jean-Robert PITTE (France)<\/h3>\n<p>Geographer and specialist of the &#8220;terroirs&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>2019<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC_8132-Susan-and-cert-8x10-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Susan SOKOL BLOSSER (U.S.A.)<\/h3>\n<p>Producer of fine wines in Oregon and founder of the International Pinot Noir Celebration<\/p>\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Giacomo-ODDERO_bio_FR_EN.pdf\"><br \/>Diploma of Honor<br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2020<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Giacomo-Oddero-Cavaliere.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"297\" height=\"495\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Giacomo ODDERO (Italia)<\/h3>\n<p>Pharmacist, great producer of Barolo and promoter of the white truffle of Alba<\/p>\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Giacomo-ODDERO_bio_FR_EN.pdf\"><br \/>Resume<br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2021<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Master-Knight-Denis-Burger.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"283\" height=\"298\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Denis BURGER (U.S.A)<\/h3>\n<p>International medical authority and producer of fine wines in Oregon and New-Zealand<\/p>\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Charte_FICB_EN_PDF-1.pdf\"><br \/>Resume<br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Harry_Pallada_photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"149\" height=\"149\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Harry PALLADA (Netherlands)<\/h3>\n<p>Harry PALLADA is an architest, specialised in historical monuments, reknown internationally. He wad president of the Dutch Association of the Friends of Wine for some ten years and has been inducted in numerous wine brotherhoods in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>2022<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nemanic_4-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"351\" height=\"235\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Dr. Julij NEMANIC (Slov\u00e9nie)<\/h3>\n<p>Doctor in oenology from the University of Lubljana, has highly controibuted to the development and quality of the Slovenian vineyards and wines.<\/p>\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DH_Nemanic_CV.pdf\"><br \/>Resume<br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Joanne_Dickenson_Depuy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"411\" height=\"284\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Joanne DICKENSON dePUY (U.S.A.)<\/h3>\n<p>Renowned wine personality in California, has acquired international recognition, i.a. by founding and deloping Wine Travels International<\/p>\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DH_Joanne_DePuy_bio-1.pdf\"><br \/>Resume<br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2023<\/p>\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DH_Filipic_CV.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/diplomefilipic-253x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"253\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DH_Filipic_CV.pdf\">Alojz Filipi\u010d<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Slovenian oenologist, who has worked hard to develop and promote Slovenian vineyards, and in particular sparkling wines.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/OEVE_Romania_DH-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Prof. Dr. Dorin POPA<\/h3>\n<p>Internationally renowned oenologist, founding member of the Romanian Association of Wine Tasting Experts, author of numerous articles, notably on the history of viticulture, the relationship between wine and health and the art of tasting. Proposed by O.E.V.E. Consulate of Romania<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/R_Curtis_Ellison-223x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"223\" height=\"300\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Pr. Dr. R. Curtis Ellison<\/h3>\n<p>Internationally renowned doctor and specialist in &#8220;wine and health&#8221; ,proposed by the Renaud Society.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><br \/>Resume<br \/><\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/bioVouillamozDH.pdf\"><br \/>Resume<br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vouillamoz-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Dr. Jos\u00e9 VOUILLAMOZ<\/h3>\n<p>Internationally renowned ampelologist and vine geneticist, author of numerous scientific and popular articles and books on grape varieties from Switzerland and around the world. Proposed by l&#8217;Ordre de la Channe<\/p>\n<p>2024<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/WStoller-Tasting-Pour-300x286.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"286\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>William STOLLER<\/h3>\n<p>Successful businessman and philanthropist, has developed the Stoller Family Estates to become a leader in energy and environment design and one of the main wineries in Oregon, proposed by the Oregon Wine Brotherhood.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/WWiniarski-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Warren WINIARSKI (U.S.A.)<\/h3>\n<p>A pioneer in wine growing in the Napa Valley, he was the first wine maker for the Robert Mondavi Winery. His wine won the Judgement of Paris in 1976, putting Napa Valley on the International wine Map. Proposed by the Order of the Knights of the Vine of America.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Svetozar JANEVSKI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"242\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Svetovar-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8580\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">                                        He developed the Tikvesh Estate (over 1,500 hectares) and<br>                                        other estates in Macedonia and France. He had a significant impact on the<br>                                        development of the Macedonian and Balkan wine industry.<br><br>                                        <em>Proposed by the Macedonian Consulate of the O.E.V.E.<\/em><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peter HALL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Peter-Hall-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8582\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">                                        Founder of Breaky Bottom Estate in 1974, one of England's pioneering wineries,<br>                                        Peter Hall left an indelible mark on the industry through his<br>                                        commitment to sustainable viticulture practices and the role he<br>                                        played in raising the profile of English wine.<br><br><em>                                          Proposed by the Wine Guild of the United Kingdom<\/em><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre id=\"tw-target-rmn\" class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>F.I.C.B. Diploma of Honor The F.I.C.B. Diploma of Honour is selectively awarded : Either to persons having ceased their mandate as member of the Executive Committee of F.I.C.B. who have [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":121,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5053","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5053","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5053"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5053\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8584,"href":"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5053\/revisions\/8584"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/121"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/winebrotherhoods.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5053"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}