Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation’s (DCWAF) mission is to connect wine enthusiasts to raise money to benefit children in need in Northwest Florida. Founded in 2005, DCWAF has donated more than $35 million to Northwest Florida charities through the hosting of world class wine and culinary events.
In 2024 Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast received $250,000 to fund new equipment that will elevate the level of care provided in the Level II NICU.
Funds raised by DCWAF have impacted the lives of over 100,000 area youth, including those afflicted by health issues and abuse. DCWAF has been recognized as one of the Nation’s Top 10 Charity Wine Auctions in the U.S. by Wine Spectator Magazine for the last 10 years.
The funds raised are distributed to 17 local non-profit organizations for specific projects and programs that benefit children. Charity partners for 2024 include:
- Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Emerald Coast
- Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast
- Caring and Sharing of South Walton
- Children’s Home Society of Florida
- Children in Crisis
- Children’s Volunteer Health Network
- Ellison McCraney Ingram Foundation
- Emerald Coast Autism Center
- Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center
- Habitat for Humanity of Walton County
- Mental Health Association of Okaloosa and Walton Counties
- Opportunity Place
- Point Washington Medical Clinic
- Shelter House of Northwest Florida
- The Arc of the Emerald Coast
- Westonwood Ranch.
- Youth Village
This year, DCWAF raised more than $3.3 million in live auction bids. The auction consisted of 46 unique Live Lots, 29 Super Silent offerings, and 137 Silent Lots. The annual event was attended by over 600 wine enthusiasts. The money raised at this year’s auction was presented to the charity partners during a check presentation event in August 2024.
The dates for next year’s DCWAF weekend are April 27 – 29, 2025. For more information regarding DCWAF, visit www.DCWAF.org.