Autoimmune Advocacy Alliance (A3) held its first Grapevine Awards and Wine Event on Oct. 28 at Januik Winery in Woodinville, Wash. BRI Director, Gerald Nepom, MD, PhD, received the first  “Jerry Award” named in his honor, for exceptional contributions in the field of autoimmunity. A3 was established in 2011 as a collective effort to achieve clarity, understanding and support for the needs of those living with autoimmune diseases.