An importer representing agency wines exclusively in the UK and acts as the sales lead, brand builder & distributor (directly to customers or via other suppliers) into the Off-Trade and / or On-Trade. Entries should be able to demonstrate a strong portfolio of exclusive products, an extensive customer base and a dedicated approach to selling and promoting products.

We will be looking at how you have developed your wine list, any specialisms where you might have a particular focus and also how you work with customers to offer added value services. 

Notes:

• You may upload a PDF or PowerPoint to support your entry. This must be no more than 10 pages (max 10 MB) and use the Theme/Section headings.
• Marks are given against descriptive answers to guide the judges.
• Entrants may upload a selection of images/videos to support entry - a maximum of 10 images.
  

TOTAL JUDGING SCORE 100

An importer representing agency wines exclusively in the UK and acts as the sales lead, brand builder & distributor (directly to customers or via other suppliers) into the Off-Trade and / or On-Trade. Entries should be able to demonstrate a strong portfolio of exclusive products, an extensive customer base and a dedicated approach to selling and promoting products.

We will be looking at how you have developed your wine list, any specialisms where you might have a particular focus and also how you work with customers to offer added value services.

Notes:

• You may upload a PDF or PowerPoint to support your entry. This must be no more than 10 pages (max 10 MB) and use the Theme/Section headings.
• Marks are given against descriptive answers to guide the judges.
• Entrants may upload a selection of images/videos to support entry - a maximum of 10 images.
  

TOTAL JUDGING SCORE 100

An importer representing agency wines exclusively in the UK and acts as the sales lead, brand builder & distributor (directly to customers or via other suppliers) into the Off-Trade and On-Trade. Entries should be able to demonstrate a strong portfolio of exclusive products, an extensive customer base and a dedicated approach to selling and promoting products.

We will be looking at how you have developed your wine list, any specialisms where you might have a particular focus and also how you work with customers to offer added value services.

• Notes:
• You may upload a PDF or PowerPoint to support your entry. This must be no more than 10 pages (max 10 MB) and use the Theme/Section headings.
• Marks are given against descriptive answers to guide the judges.
• Entrants may upload a selection of images/videos to support entry - a maximum of 10 images.
  

TOTAL JUDGING SCORE 100

To recognise and reward the best Buying Team that demonstrate successful contribution to their business exhibiting best-in-class category standards, team expertise and exceptional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and the wider wine industry.

Notes:

• You may upload a PDF or PowerPoint to support your entry. This must be no more than 10 pages (max 10 MB) and use the Theme/Section headings.
• Marks are given against descriptive answers to guide the judges.
• Entrants may upload a selection of images/videos to support entry - a maximum of 10 images.

TOTAL JUDGING SCORE: 100

A company which is able to demonstrate a dedicated approach to wine sales into the On-Trade, with direct On-Trade sales to customers being an important element of their overall business model. Entries should be able to demonstrate supplying an extensive customer base, representing an extensive portfolio of wine and offering excellent On-Trade customer service.

We will be looking for demonstration of great knowledge of the on trade and how you tailor your service and offering to be relevant for your customers to helpo them sell more wine.

Notes:

• You may upload a PDF or PowerPoint to support your entry. This must be no more than 10 pages (max 10 MB) and use the Theme/Section headings.
• Marks are given against descriptive answers to guide the judges.
• Entrants may upload a selection of images/videos to support entry - a maximum of 10 images

TOTAL JUDGING SCORE: 100

This applies to an educator, communicator, influencer or PR agency.

To recognise and reward the individual or organisation that has successfully communicated, delivered exceptional education or created an exceptional PR campaign to the UK wine trade.

The educator/communicator of the year should demonstrate their passion and talent in providing inspiration and exceptional wine education and communicated wine, with the ambition to continue growing capability and wine knowledge amongst professional teams in the trade.

The winner would be seen by the judges as being influential in advancing wine knowledge and appreciation of wine, with extensive wine industry experience, excellent communication skills and innovative appraoches to delivering this.

Notes:

• You may upload a PDF or PowerPoint to support your entry. This must be no more than 10 pages (max 10 MB) and use the Theme/Section headings.
• Marks are given against descriptive answers to guide the judges.
• Entrants may upload a selection of images/videos to support entry - a maximum of 10 images

TOTAL JUDGING SCORE: 100

To recognise and reward the investment and progress made by Wine Retailers in the UK. These retailers are passionate in developing exceptional wine ranges, elevating their wine offer, customer service and engagement. They will have knowledgeable teams who are enthusiastic about delivering the best customer experience.

Winning this award should inspire others to improve their approach to deliver credible category initiatives and competitively valuable ranges, elevating the customer's wine shopping experience.

Notes:

• You will need to select the category you are entering: Single Site Retailer of the Year or Small Multiple Retailer of the Year (2 to 5 physical stores) or Medium Multiple Retailer of the Year (5 to 10 physical stores)
  
• You may upload a PDF or PowerPoint to support your entry. This must be no more than 10 pages (max 10 MB) and use the Theme/Section headings.
• Marks are given against descriptive answers to guide the judges.
• Entrants may upload a selection of images/videos to support entry - a maximum of 10 images.

TOTAL JUDGING SCORE: 100

To recognise and reward the investment and progress made by Wine Retailers in the UK. These retailers are passionate in developing exceptional wine ranges, elevating their wine offer, customer service and engagement. They will have knowledgeable teams who are enthusiastic about delivering the best customer experience.

Winning this award should inspire others to improve their approach to deliver credible category initiatives and competitively valuable ranges, elevating the customer's wine shopping experience.

Notes:

• You will need to select the category you are entering: Single Site Retailer of the Year or Small Multiple Retailer of the Year (2 to 5 physical stores) or Medium Multiple Retailer of the Year (5 to 10 physical stores)
  
• You may upload a PDF or PowerPoint to support your entry. This must be no more than 10 pages (max 10 MB) and use the Theme/Section headings.
• Marks are given against descriptive answers to guide the judges.
• Entrants may upload a selection of images/videos to support entry - a maximum of 10 images.

TOTAL JUDGING SCORE: 100

To recognise and reward the investment and progress made by Wine Retailers in the UK. These retailers are passionate in developing exceptional wine ranges, elevating their wine offer, customer service and engagement. They will have knowledgeable teams who are enthusiastic about delivering the best customer experience.

Winning this award should inspire others to improve their approach to deliver credible category initiatives and competitively valuable ranges, elevating the customer's wine shopping experience.

Notes:

• You will need to select the category you are entering: Single Site Retailer of the Year or Small Multiple Retailer of the Year (2 to 5 physical stores) or Medium Multiple Retailer of the Year (5 to 10 physical stores)
  
• You may upload a PDF or PowerPoint to support your entry. This must be no more than 10 pages (max 10 MB) and use the Theme/Section headings.
• Marks are given against descriptive answers to guide the judges.
• Entrants may upload a selection of images/videos to support entry - a maximum of 10 images.

TOTAL JUDGING SCORE: 100

To recognise and reward the investment and progress made by Wine Retailers in the UK. These retailers are passionate in developing exceptional wine ranges, elevating their wine offer, customer service and engagement. They have experienced and knowledgeable teams, focused on delivering a strategy that positively impacts the UK wine industry.

Winning this award should inspire others to improve their approach to deliver credible category initiatives, merchandising, offering added value to their customers and competitively valuable ranges.

Notes:

• You may upload a PDF or PowerPoint to support your entry. This must be no more than 10 pages (max 10 MB) and use the Theme/Section headings.
• Marks are given against descriptive answers to guide the judges.
• Entrants may upload a selection of images/videos to support entry - a maximum of 10 images.

TOTAL JUDGING SCORE: 100

To recognise and reward the investment and progress made by Online wine retailers and wine clubs in the UK.

These online retailers are passionate in developing exceptional wine ranges, elevating their wine offer, customer service and engagement. They have experienced and knowledgeable teams who know how to communicate successfully their online wine offering through their website and their digital strategy.

Winning this award should inspire others to improve their approach to deliver credible category initiatives and competitively valuable ranges, elevating the customer's wine shopping experience.

Notes: 

• You may upload a PDF or PowerPoint to support your entry. This must be no more than 10 pages (max 10 MB) and use the Theme/Section headings.
• Marks are given against descriptive answers to guide the judges.
• Entrants may upload a selection of images/videos to support entry - a maximum of 10 images

TOTAL JUDGING SCORE: 100

To recognise and reward the investment and progress made by Wine Retailers in the UK. These major retailers are passionate in developing exceptional wine ranges, elevating their wine offer, customer service and engagement. They have experienced and knowledgeable teams, focused on delivering a strategy that positively impacts the UK wine industry.

The winner would be seen by the judges as being a major influential retailer, leading best-in-class initiatives growing wine sales in the UK, and customer penetration, all the more progressing the consumer's experience and appreciation for wine. They will have an oustanding knowledge of merchandising with the ability to adapt to their larger as well as smaller store formats.

Winning this award should inspire others to improve their approach to deliver credible category initiatives and competitively valuable ranges, elevating the customer's wine shopping experience.

Notes:

• You may upload a PDF or PowerPoint to support your entry. This must be no more than 10 pages (max 10 MB) and use the Theme/Section headings.
• Marks are given against descriptive answers to guide the judges.
• Entrants may upload a selection of images/videos to support entry - a maximum of 10 images

TOTAL JUDGING SCORE: 100

To recognise and reward the investment and progress made by retailers and importers in the UK who promote sustainability as part of their day to day business.

These retailers and importers are passionate about developing sustainability in all aspects of their business. The winner would be seen by the judges as being influential in this area, demonstrating progress for both from the company perspective and for the benefit it offers their customers.

Notes: 

• You may upload a PDF or PowerPoint to support your entry. This must be no more than 10 pages (max 10MB) and use the Theme/Section headings.   
• Entrants may upload a selection of images/videos to support entry - a maximum of 10 images

TOTAL JUDGING SCORE: 100

To recognise and reward the investment and progress made by restaurants in the UK. These restaurants are passionate in developing quality wine lists to elevate their wine business. They support employees with wine knowledge that in turn positively impacts UK wine consumers experience and appreciation.

The winner would be seen by the judges as being influential in progressing the wine consumer's wine experiences in the on-trade.

Winning this award should inspire others to improve their approach to their wine knowledge, expertise and offer, elevating the customer's food and wine experience.

Notes:

• You may upload a PDF or PowerPoint to support your entry. This must be no more than 10 pages (max 10 MB) and use the Theme/Section headings.
• Marks are given against descriptive answers to guide the judges.
• Entrants may upload a selection of images/videos to support entry - a maximum of 10 images

TOTAL JUDGING SCORE: 100

This award is open to any retailer or importer and can relate to any country or region.

The category must account for at least 7.5% of your wine portfolio. To recognise and reward the investment and progress made by retailers and importers in the UK who have a real knowledge and expertise in a particular category.

These retailers and importers are passionate about developing quality specialist ranges to elevate their wine offer. They support employees with wine knowledge that, in turn, positively impacts on their customers experience and appreciation and therefire, their ability to sell this category's wines to their consumer customers.

The judges would see the winner as influential in contributing to category growth in the UK and customer penetration and progressing the trade and consumers' wine experiences for their specialist category. Winning this award should inspire others to improve their approach to their wine knowledge, expertise and offer, elevating the customer's wine shopping experience.

Notes:

• You may upload a PDF or PowerPoint to support your entry. This must be no more than 10 pages (max 10MB) and use the Theme/Section headings.
• Entrants may upload a selection of images/videos to support entry - a maximum of 10 images

TOTAL JUDGING SCORE: 100

The No/Low category must account for at least 7.5% of your wine list.

Wines must be predominantly grape-based (minimum 65% grape content). Wines may include flavourings or blends. Maximum alcohol: 5% ABV

To recognise and reward the investment and progress made by retailers and importers in the UK to help promote this burgeoning No/Low category. These companies are passionate about developing quality No/Low ranges to elevate their offer. They support employees with wine knowledge that, in turn, positively impacts UK wine consumers' experience and appreciation of the category. The judges would see the winner as influential in contributing to growth in the UK and customer penetration and progressing the trade and consumers' wine experiences for No/Low wines.

Winning this award should inspire others to improve their approach to their No/Low wine knowledge, expertise and offer, elevating the customer's wine shopping experience.

Notes:

• You may upload a PDF or PowerPoint to support your entry. This must be no more than 10 pages (max 10MB) and use the Theme/Section headings.
• Entrants may upload a selection of images/videos to support entry - a maximum of 10 images

TOTAL JUDGING SCORE: 100