Dear colleagues and friends,

For a fourth consecutive year, I’m honored to be nominated for the Wine Travel Awards in The Brightest Journey category. Voting is open through March 31, after which the top vote-getters will move forward to a distinguished panel of judges.

If you have a moment, I would be grateful if you would visit my profile link below and consider casting a vote. The voting button is located at the bottom of the page this year. Your support means a great deal as I continue documenting and exploring the wine regions of Central and Eastern Europe—a journey that began in 2022 and ultimately led me to relocate to the region in 2024, where I continue learning, writing, and sharing these stories. My profile is at this link: https://winetravelawards.com/nominee/dr-elizabeth-smith-6/