Attend the prestigious IWC 2026 Awards Dinner - 8th September 2026
Join us for an evening of celebration as we announce the International Wine Challenge 2026 Wine and Sake Awards as well as the International Wine Challenge 2026 UK Industry Award winners.
The International Wine Challenge Awards Dinner will take place on 8th September in the stunning, historic setting of The Guildhall, London.
This event will celebrate the achievements of our industry as well as providing the opportunity for you and your team to be recognised, and to connect with industry leaders.
Early bird ticket prices listed below are valid until Friday 31st July 2026 at which point they will increase.
Book now to avoid disappointment!
Ticket
£325.00 £340.00
Table of 10
£3200.00 £3300.00
Table of 12
£3575.00 £3880.00
A ticket to the event gives you access to:
The announcement of the International Wine Challenge Wine and Sake Awards and the International Wine Challenge 2026 UK Industry Award winners
A sponsored drinks reception
Networking with global wine producers, sake brewers and the UK drinks trade
A seated three course dinner accompanied by IWC Trophy Wines.
And, of course, a great evening!
Dinner information
Venue: The Guildhall, Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7HH
Tube: Bank, Mansion House & St Paul's
Dress code: Black tie
18:00 - 18:30 Trophy Award Winners to collect certificates
18:30 - Main reception
From 19:30 Three-Course Dinner accompanied by IWC Trophy Wines.
Wine, Sake and Industry Awards will be presented
From 22:30 - DJ and dancing
23:30 - Carriages
We shall be presenting the following awards on the night
Wine & Sake Awards
IWC Champion Sparkling Wine 2026 - Daniel Thibault Trophy
IWC Champion White Wine 2026
IWC Champion Red Wine 2026
IWC Champion Sweet Wine 2026 - Alois Kracher Trophy
IWC Champion Fortified Wine 2026 - Manuel Lozano Trophy
IWC Sparkling Winemaker of the Year 2026
IWC White Winemaker of the Year 2026
IWC Red Winemaker of the Year 2026
IWC Sweet Winemaker of the Year 2026
IWC Fortified Winemaker of the Year 2026
IWC Best Wine in First Year of Production 2026
IWC Own Label Range of the Year 2026
IWC Great Value Champion Sake 2026
IWC Sake Brewer of the Year 2026
IWC Sake Prefecture of the Year 2026
IWC Champion Sake 2026
Industry Awards
Restaurant Wine List of the Year
Agent of the Year (Small)
Agent of the Year (Medium)
Agent of the Year (Large)
Buying Team of the Year
On-Trade Wine Supplier of the Year
Communicator/Educator of the Year
Single Site Retailer of the Year (1 store)
Small Retailer of the Year (2 to 5 physical stores)
Medium Retailer of the Year (6 to 10 physical stores)
Large Multiple Retailer of the Year (more than 10 physical stores)
Sustainable Specialist of the Year
Online Retailer/Wine Club of the Year
No and Low Specialist of The Year
Sake Retailer of the Year
Specialist of the Year
Supermarket of the Year
IWC Lifetime Achievement Award 2026