Rebecca Lechman was a dear friend to many and a very active member of our Winnipeg
wine community. Rebecca was a certified sommelier and loved learning about wine almost
as much she loved sharing her knowledge and passion with others.
wine community. Rebecca was a certified sommelier and loved learning about wine almost
as much she loved sharing her knowledge and passion with others.
She was a wonderful mentor to many young people in our community. She gave her time
and knowledge freely and took great pleasure in seeing the people she cared about
succeed. Rebecca passed away suddenly and tragically in March of 2020, so as a tribute to
her memory and her contribution to our community, CAPS Manitoba has created the
Rebecca Lechman Memorial Bursary.
This bursary will award the recipient $1000 towards furthering their wine or hospitality
education/training through the institution of their choosing.
APPLICATION PROCESS
In 1000 words or less please answer the question:
Rebecca was a social butterfly and loved bringing people together. In 1000 words or less,
describe how your education in the field of wine or hospitality helps foster connection,
community, and shared experiences among people. You may draw on personal experiences, career goals, etc.
This bursary will be awarded based on need and merit.
The successful applicant will be announced at the International Chardonnay Tasting &
Rebecca Lechman Memorial Bursary Recipient Reveal Monday May 4th at Promenade
Brasserie. Funds will be transferred upon proof of enrollment directly to the school/program of choice. Any balance remaining can be applied to subsequent enrollment of programs following proof of enrollment.
The deadline for applications will be April 20, 2026. Please send your application in PDF format to: manitobacaps@gmail.com. Include your full name, followed by “Rebecca Lechman Memorial Bursary” in the subject line of the email.
Please note that the winner will have a 2 year time limit to utilize the funds awarded from this bursary.
On behalf of CAPS Manitoba, thank you for participating and good luck!