The Drinks Business Awards 2024 winners announced

At a convivial ceremony at the London Wine Fair this afternoon, the winners of The Drinks Business Awards 2024 have been announced.

The drinks business team, led by editor-in-chief Patrick Schmitt MW, presented a number of awards to the best in the trade across a large collection of categories.

As always, the awards illustrated the strength and depth of the drinks industry, highlighting everything from sustainability, use of social media and marketing, to retail and production in the vineyard, cellar and distillery.

We would like to congratulation all our winners, commendations and the shortlisted companies for another outstanding year of entries for the Drinks Business Awards.

Winners

MAN OF THE YEAR:
Laurent d’Harcourt – Pol Roger

WOMAN OF THE YEAR:
Kim Wilson – North South Wines

YOUNG ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR:
Sophie Wren – Hatch Mansfield

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:
Fiona Campbell

ONLINE RETAILER OF THE YEAR:
The Whisky Exchange

BEST DRINKS EVENT:
World Class – Diageo

CONSUMER CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR FOR WINE:
There’s a Story Behind Every Glass – Majestic

CONSUMER CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR FOR BEER AND SPIRITS:
Summer Of Music – Brooklyn Brewery

RETAIL BUYING TEAM OF THE YEAR:
Majestic Wine

PR COMPANY OF THE YEAR:
Clarion Communications

TRADE CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
Alsace Wines – Slam Communications

SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR:
Wine-Cheese Fusion in a Can – Mouse & Grape

BEST LAUNCH:
Greasy Fingers – Pernod Ricard UK

THE CREALIS AWARD FOR BEST UK SPARKLING WINE PACKAGING:
Rathfinny Wine Estate – Blanc de Noirs

LOGISTICS COMPANY OF THE YEAR:
Hillebrand Gori

INDEPENDENT RETAILER OF THE YEAR:
Ellis Wharton Wines

RETAIL BUYER OF THE YEAR:
Dawn Davies MW

DISTRIBUTION COMPANY OF THE YEAR:
LCB

FINE WINE RETAILER OF THE YEAR:
Bordeaux Index

TRADING PLATFORM OF THE YEAR:
LiveTrade – Bordeaux Index

ON-TRADE SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR:
Majestic Commercial

DRINKS COMPANY OF THE YEAR:
Liberty Wines

BEST CONTRIBUTION TO TOURISM:
Lungarotti

TRAVEL RETAIL OPERATOR OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Santa Margherita.
Lagardère Travel Retail

MULTIPLE RETAILER OF THE YEAR:
Majestic Wines

BEST DESIGN & PACKAGING FOR WINE Sponsored by O-I:
Révélis, Saint-Véran Terres Secrètes

BEST DESIGN & PACKAGING FOR SPIRITS Sponsored by O-I:
Strathearn Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Douglas Laing

BEST DESIGN & PACKAGING FOR A CONCEPT Sponsored by O-I:
Sourglass – Lewis Moberly

BEST DESIGN & PACKAGING FOR FORTIFIED Sponsored by O-I:
Savoia Orancio – Casa di Savoia