London: 23rd April 23, 2009
The Institute of Masters of Wine announced Wines of Hungary as a
new Major Supporter for 2009. The financial support, worth 5
million Forints (approx. £16,000), will be put towards the
translation costs of the theory papers for the prestigious Master
of Wine examination.
"By co-financing translation costs, Wines of Hungary will
contribute to the world wide spread of the Institute's excellent
education Programme," said Richard Nemes, Managing Director of
Wines of Hungary.
This generous support from Wines of Hungary will significantly
assist those students in reducing the translation fees and make the
examination more accessible around the world, according to Clive
Barlow MW, Acting Executive Director of the Institute.
Initially, the support is for one year with the strong intention of
both parties to develop it into a long-lasting association.
The Institute holds the Master of Wine examination annually in
London, the Napa Valley and Sydney. The exam is taken by over 70
students each year and the candidates for the MW examination come
from more than 20 countries. A significant number write their
papers in a language other than English and are liable to pay part
of the translation costs.