Brewbound Awards 2026
Brewbound’s annual awards celebrate beverage-alcohol companies for their achievements and impact throughout the last year. The Brewbound Awards serve as an appreciation of notable industry members, trend setters, breakout brands, change agents and up-and-coming entrepreneurs.
Nomination Deadline
November 15, 2026 at midnight Eastern Time (end of day)
About
The Brewbound awards are accepting nominations for 2026. A nomination guarantees the person, company or product submitted is considered for the category chosen by the nominator. All nominations will be categorized and published on brewbound.com once the nomination period closes.
Companies and products that qualify for the Brewbound Awards are within the beer, cider, hard seltzer, and alcoholic kombucha segments. For product submissions, they must have been launched AFTER July 1, 2025 to be considered.
Categories Open for Nomination
Select all eligible categories for each nomination. The price is per nomination, not per category. Exclusive categories require a separate nomination.
- Nominate in Craft Brewery of the Year
Craft Brewery of the Year
The Craft Brewery of the Year is awarded to one independent craft beer company producing fewer than 100,000 barrels annually that has excelled in this increasingly challenging marketplace. - Nominate in Large Brewery of the Year
Large Brewery of the Year
The Large Brewery of the Year is awarded to one large beer company producing more than 100,000 barrels annually that continues to innovate and grow. - Nominate in Beyond Beer Company of the Year
Beyond Beer Company of the Year
The Beyond Beer Company of the Year is awarded to one company within the cider, hard seltzer, alcoholic kombucha, packaged wine or canned cocktail segments. - Nominate in Person of the Year
Person of the Year
This is reserved for individuals whose work throughout the year has created lasting, substantial, positive change in the bev-alc industry. - Nominate in Rising Stars
Rising Stars
Companies whose work has great potential to shift or open categories, create new ideas about products or brands, and have shown growth that indicates they will have an enduring presence in the industry. - Nominate in Best New Products
Best New Products
Lines or SKUs that have been introduced in the previous year that have at least one outstanding quality in terms of taste, design, cause, formulation, or that generate interest over their disruptive potential.
Nomination Rules & Fees
Each nomination will be charged a fee to help cover the cost of the awards program. Insiders receive a $50 discount per submission.
Nomination Fees:
Non-Insider fee: $149 / entry
Insider fee: $99 / entry (NOTE: agencies who are subscribers may submit for their clients at the discounted rate)
Terms and Conditions:
No refunds will be granted for incorrect entries, wrong categories or if your nomination is not selected. The finalists and winners will be chosen by the Brewbound staff and a nomination only guarantees consideration. Winners are determined by Brewbound and all decisions are final.
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