Business awards
CELEBRATING BUSINESSES
The IWSC is more than a competition. It is a global wine and spirits community, focused on people and expertise.
As well as judging individual wines and spirits, we are also keen to recognise the creativity of the companies that import, sell, and distribute those bottles, showcasing their excellence in encouraging a greater understanding – and sales – of quality drinks.
Our business awards are free to enter*, and the award is based on achievements of the past 12 months.
The IWSC Business Awards are closed. Please check back from November 2023 to enter for our 2024 Business Awards.
Business award categories:
Spirits Wholesaler
Wholesalers come in every shape and size, and we want to recognise those who leading the way, adapting, and innovating in order to provide the best possible service for their customers.
The award is free to enter, and based on achievements over the past 12 months (November 2021 – November 2022).
Spirits Distributor
Distributors are invited to enter the IWSC's Business awards, showcasing the work they are doing to help distillers and brands penetrate the market.
The award is free to enter, and based on achievements over the past 12 months (November 2021 – November 2022).
The IWSC's Spirits Distributor Trophy is proudly sponsored by Karuizawa Distillers.
Wine Distributor
Distributors are invited to enter the IWSC's Business awards, showcasing the work they are doing to help wineries and producer penetrate the market.
The award is free to enter, and based on achievements over the past 12 months (November 2021 – November 2022).
Spirits Supermarket
Celebrating the retailers working hard to bring a interesting spirits offer to the consumer, with a focus on on education and communication over promotion.
The award is free to enter, and based on achievements over the past 12 months (November 2021 – November 2022).
Wine Supermarket
Celebrating the retailers working hard to bring a diverse and carefully curated wine offer to the customer, with a focus on on education and communication over promotion.
The award is free to enter, and based on achievements over the past 12 months (November 2021 – November 2022).
*The IWSC Business Awards are free to enter, however digital assets for winners to promote their win cost £250.