The 12 Australian wine professionals participating in the 2026 Len Evans Tutorial have been announced, selected from a record 193 applications. Established in 2001 by Lean Evans AO OBE, the Len Evans Tutorial provides an invaluable training ground for future industry leaders, giving them the training and education to elevate their contribution to the Australian wine show system, and developing better all-round wine professionals. Sally Evans, Chair of the Len Evans Tutorial Board, said: “193 applications were received this year, a record, with women making up two thirds of this year’s final scholar list, the highest ever. It’s a privilege to read each one, and we often follow the career progress of applicants over several years. As we can only welcome 12 scholars annually, persistence – sometimes across multiple applications – is often what it takes.”