Congratulations to the Cardinal Stepinac Awards (ONE CROATIA) 2022 Winner Miljenko Mike Grgich!
As the only Croatian that is included in the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History, Mike has left an indelible mark on the history of the United States, Croatia, and the world. With the 1976 Judgement of Paris, Mike has brought world acclaim to Croatian winemaking (with a Croatian-made Chardonnay beating French Chardonnays on their home turf). He took Croatian wine to the world. Despite achieving the American Dream, Mike has never forgotten his roots and has worked tirelessly for the benefit of young people in Croatia.
A frequent contributor to the Croatian Scholarship Fund (supporting students of modest means in Croatia and B&H), Mike also established a $1M endowment for the education of vinicultural studies (to help the Croatian industry recover the devastating effects of communism and thrive for years to come). Also through the Family Foundation provided for U.S.-based scholarships for many Croatian students. Devoutly Catholic, Mike who is 98 years old has exemplified the best of us.
Congratulations Mike!
