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db awards 2015: the shortlist announced
Following several days of judging last week, we are delighted to reveal the shortlisted entries for The Drinks Business Awards 2015.
From the retail sector to importers, logistics, design marketing campaigns and launches, the db Awards are designed to recognise and reward top performers across the international drinks industry.
In addition to the categories listed below, a number of major awards will be announced at the ceremony, which takes place on 19 May at the London Wine Fair.
These awards are:
Man of the Year
Woman of the Year
Retail Buyer of the Year
Young Achiever of the Year
Travel Retail Operator of the Year
Fine Wine Retailer of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award
Those interested in attending the awards ceremony should contact Sheila Crisp at the drinks business on +44 (0)20 7803 2430 or on email at sheila.crisp@thedrinksbusiness.com.
To view last year’s results, click here.
The shortlist for the drinks business Awards 2015 can be viewed on the following pages:
Liberty Wines
Pol Roger Ltd
Viña Concha y Toro
Bibendum PLB Group
Maverick Drinks
Best Contribution to Wine & Spirits Tourism
Stellenbosch Wine Routes
Susana Balbo Wines
Taste Hungary
Winerist
Zonin 1821
Retailer of the Year
Aldi
Real Ale
Waitrose
Online Retailer of the Year
31Dover.com
Laithwaites Wine
Waitrose
Independent Retailer of the Year
Hedonism Drinks
Highbury Vintners
Vagabond Wines
The General Wine Company
Master of Malt
Bibendum PLB Group for Sake
Zonin 1821 for Zonin Primo Amore
Accolade Wines for Echo Falls Fruits
W Communications for Coravin (UK launch)
Best Design & Packaging for Wine
Origin Wine for Life
dare! for Cabaret Frank
Susana Balbo for Crios
BD Creative for The Wine Atlas
Val d’Orbieu for Cuvée Mythique Twist to Taste
Co-Partnership for Limestone Coast Wines
Origin Wine for The Big Insult Wine Co
Best Design & Packaging for Spirits
Don Papa 10 Year Old Rum by Stranger & Stranger
Aultmore by Stranger & Stranger
Bacardi Rum
Tang
Disaronno Riserva
JDO Brand Design & Innovation for Elit by Stolichnaya
Best Logistics Company
JF Hillebrand
London City Bond
Gonzalez Byass for Vilarnau Cava & Calcotada
The WSTA for Drop the Duty
Moët & Chandon UK and CUBE for Moët Academy
Best Consumer Campaign
Australian Vintage for the John Torode partnership
Cono Sur for Tour de France sponsorship
Laithwaites Wine for Wine with legs
Marstons for Pedigree
Best On-Trade Supplier
Corney & Barrow
Jascots
Liberty Wines
Best PR Company
CUBE Communications
JK Marketing
Phipps
Best Retail Buying Team
Waitrose
Morrisons