Entries open for The Spirits Business Awards 2026
Do you know a spirits professional who deserves recognition for going above and beyond? Or did your brand excel last year? If so, take note – The Spirits Business Awards 2026 is now open for entries.
The categories celebrated in The Spirits Business Awards have been carefully curated to reward the people and companies who make this industry truly exceptional.
From retailers and distributors to bartenders, brands, distilleries and marketing initiatives, the multifaceted world of spirits and hospitality deserves to be celebrated.
The awards are divided into five key areas: Retail & Marketing, Sustainability & Innovation, Culture & Tourism, Products & Brands, and People.
New to the awards this year are two trophies for Bar of the Year, one specifically for the UK, and a second for international venues.
Also added to the awards this year is a recognition for Training Initiatives, from advocacy programmes to mentorship schemes.
The Spirits Business Awards is judged by members of The Spirits Business editorial team and independent experts, and is chaired by editor-in-chief Melita Kiely.
The winners will be crowned during an awards ceremony in London, and further details will be announced in due course.
Kiely said: “We know there is a wealth of talent across the global spirits trade, and our awards are a fantastic way to celebrate the best of the best this industry has to offer.
“We’ve heard first hand how our awards have created incredible opportunities for our winners in the past – a testament to the high-calibre of award winners, and the global status of The Spirits Business Awards today.
“We are already working hard to add a new level of excitement to the celebrations at our awards ceremony later this year and we’ll be sharing full details very soon.”
In 2025, comedian Rob Beckett led the awards celebrations, while in 2024, The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman presented the awards.
Read about the 2025 winners online, and click the video below to watch the highlights from last year’s awards ceremony.
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