Dame Anne Nisbet
A Dame since 2009, she is a past chapter president, treasurer, and has chaired the Finance and Fundraising committees, and a career woman who is always on the go.
As an adult, much of Anne’s life has been spent in the kitchen. While never cooking professionally, both her personal and work life have revolved around all things culinary.
Creative and detail oriented, Anne founded AMN Productions in 1997, specializing in contract event planning for multi-day food and wine focused events, including the development, planning, and execution of consumer and trade events.
She is known in the industry as the Northwest’s foremost “go-to” consultant and her resume encompasses an incredible list of top-tier culinary clientele.
Her projects have included the Willamette Valley Wineries Association 50th Anniversary, Oregon Truffle Festival, Taste Washington, and the Auction of Washington Wines. Anne is Executive Director of the Oregon Chardonnay Celebration, Bounty of Yamhill County, and Culinary Director of McMinnville, Oregon’s highly popular International Pinot Noir Celebration for 20 years.
“Anne knows event management inside and out and is a core reason for the growth and success of the IPNC over the past decade,” says Brian Richardson, founder of Vinbound Marketing and WineryHunt. “Her role at IPNC is to recruit and manage the 50+ guest chefs who join IPNC each year. She oversees all operational details surrounding food service for the three-day event.”
Her many accomplishments also include a stint as radio co-host on KKNW AM 1150 on Table Talk: Radio That Tastes Good, Caterer (she was formerly director of catering at Seattle’s iconic seafood restaurant, Ray’s Boathouse), and wine columnist for Seattle magazine.
Even though she lives in McMinnville, Oregon, she continues to be one of the Seattle chapter’s most active members. Anne, you continue to astound us with your boundless energy, enthusiasm, and knowledge.
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