Steve Burnstead, President of Steve Burnstead Construction of Bellevue will be a co-chair of the “CEO Collection” for the 2009 “A Celebration of Washington Wines” gala benefit dinner and auction.
Each year business leaders from throughout the state are invited to contribute a bottle of one of their favorite Washington wines. Donations are combined into “CEO Collection” lots for the auction. Each bottle bears a custom tag identifying its donor.
The eighth annual “A Celebration of Washington Wines” will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville with proceeds benefiting the Washington State University Viticulture and Enology Program.
Burnstead has served as president of Steve Burnstead Construction since 1986 and is a member of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish counties.
The annual black-tie gala will feature a reception, silent auction, live auction and dinner prepared by the award-winning Chateau Ste. Michelle culinary staff, including wines paired with each course. Auction items will include adventures, getaways, exclusive dinners and wine tastings, and premium and rare Washington wines.
In its seven year history the gala has grossed more than $1 million for the WSU Viticulture and Enology Program that provides scientific research and educates a new generation of winemakers and wine grape growers to support the state’s growing wine industry.
For more information, tickets, or to learn how to contribute an item to the CEO Collection or to the auction contact Linda Bailey at 509-335-7772 or lmbailey@wsu.edu
