The Australian drinks Awards are back! …which brands will sparkle this year? SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday, 2 September 2015 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

This September heralds the arrival of the third annual Australian drinks Awards – the evening that celebrates and honours the fantastic achievements of our industry. With a record number of entries received last year, the bar is well and truly set for an evening filled with all things glittery, sparkling and glamorous. Get all the key info on the 2015 on the newly launch Australian drinks Awards website – and show us what you’re made of!

How to enter:

Entries open to the industry on 2 February 2015 until 15 May 2015 via  www.australiandrinksawards.com.au . Brands that enter prior to 31 March 2015 will receive a special early-bird rate of $750 plus GST – and as a special bonus this year, we will be accepting entries and payments upfront, even if you don’t have all the supporting materials ready. Once your entry has been secured, submissions may be provided separately on or before 15 May 2015.

Awards structure:

A total of five product category awards (Beer, Cider, RTD, Spirits and Wine) are broken down into 13 subcategories. The best performing brands across each of the five award types within each sub-category will be awarded a “Best in Class”. For this year, Cider and RTDs will be awarded on total category level only. All Best in Class winners will become the finalists for the Category awards for their respective award type. Winners of each award within each category will be the winners of the 2015 Australian drinks Awards. The Major Awards will be announced and presented across all categories, including: Most Loved Brand, Best Presence in Social Media, Best Sales Achievement, Best Innovation and Best Ad Campaign. Two additional awards will also be assessed according to the overall best scoring brands (Brand of the Year) and the results of the annual drinks Annual Trade Survey (Supplier of the Year). So what’s the bottom line, you ask? You’ve got to be in it to win it, so get your thinking caps on and get entering!

The awards night:

Great food, great drinks, fabulous entertainment and the kind of camaraderie you will only find in the drinks industry; what more could you ask for? We are already working closely with experienced events management company Veritas to ensure the 2015 event is as memorable as previous years – and we’re certain that with Andrew Daddo as MC once again, it’s set to be another fantastic evening for all. With over 500 guests last year, we’re sure this year will sell out fast. So don’t delay and get booking!