(Winemag) - Over the years, Wine Enthusiast Magazine has honored individuals from every corner of the globe, representing varied mindsets, ethnicities, origins and generations during our Wine Star Awards ceremony. The honorees live and breathe the culture of wine, and their passion is what drives the positive growth of our industry. This year we are proud to present to you the 2011 Wine Star Award Winners. The people and companies named below will be honored at the Wine Star Awards Dinner on Monday, January 30th in New York City. Today, raise a glass to these award winners—the excellence of what you’ll be drinking is due to their creativity, drive and courage. The dinner will also pay tribute to the legendary Jess Jackson, who was the recipient of 2000's Man of the Year and 2007's Lifetime Achievement Wine Star Awards.