Sacramento, Calif.—The California Association of Winegrape Growers, CAWG, selected Jerry and Bruce Fry of Mohr-Fry Ranches in Lodi, Calif., as the 2016 Grower of the Year, and Richard Smith and Smith Family Wines in Soledad, Calif., as the 2016 Leader the Year. The awards will be presented at the 2016 CAWG Awards of Excellence Program on July 20 in Monterey.

Jerry Fry is the president and CEO, and Bruce Fry is the vice president of operations of the family-run Mohr-Fry Ranches. Mohr-Fry Ranches was one of the original six Lodi growers to certify their vineyard under the Lodi Rules for Sustainable Winegrowing. Rich Smith, who passed away in December 2015, was the owner of Paraiso Vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands and paved the way for others as a pioneer and leader in the wine industry.