Fourteen years in and the Australian Drinks Awards just keep getting better. This is the night the industry dresses up, shows up and toasts the very best in the business – the brands pushing boundaries, the suppliers setting the standard and the individuals who have truly made their mark over the past year. Awards will be presented across the Supplier, Brand and Contribution to Industry categories. With so much to celebrate across the industry, the big reveals promise to make for a spectacular evening.
This years awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, 23 July 2026 at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.
The highly coveted Supplier Awards are determined by the results of the Advantage Engagement Program.
Lion
Sponsored by:
Diageo
Australian Vintage
The three Contribution to Industry Awards are based on member submissions that are assessed against clear and comprehensive criteria, including strategy, sustainability, innovation and impact. The judging panel includes industry leaders from the Drinks Association Board, member companies, partners and subject matter experts.
Winner: Asahi Beverages
Winner: Australian Vintage
There are 27 awards spread across the Most Reputable Brand, Best New Product Innovation and Best Brand Campaign. Thrive Insights undertakes research amongst 4,000 Australian consumers of beer, wine, spirits, RTDs and cider. Purchase and consumption behaviour is captured, along with brand and product perceptions to determine category winners.