Global Water Drinks Awards 2022
Entry deadline extended! The industry's only Global Water Drinks Awards celebrate excellence and innovation across every category of the water drinks industry worldwide. The awards are a great way to enhance your brand and ensure your product, concept or campaign is recognised on an international scale. The awards will open for entries on 28 June and run until the extended entry deadline of 30 September 2022. Winners will be announced at Zenith Global's 19th Global Water Drinks Congress in November 2022.
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Our guide below should provide you with all the information you need about the Global Water Drinks Awards 2022. You can also download the award guidelines here.
Please note, all entries must be received by the extended entry deadline of Friday, 30 September 2022.
If you have any queries, please contact us on t +44 (0)1225 327900 e awards@zenithglobal.com
What are the categories?
- Best Natural Still Water
- Best Natural Sparkling Water
- Best Flavoured Water
- Best Functional Water
- Best CBD Water
- Best Hard Seltzer
- Best New Brand
- Best Brand Extension
- Best New Water Concept sponsored by ICE Water Management
- Best in Can sponsored by Sidel
- Best in Carton
- Best in Glass
- Best in PET
- Best Packaging/Label Design
- Best Cap/Closure
- Best Technology Innovation
- Best Marketing/Social Media Campaign
- Best CSR Initiative
Products can be entered into multiple categories.
If you enter 3 categories, the 4th entry is free.
Why should I enter?
- Benefit from leading industry media
- Enjoy year-round exposure
- Dedicated announcement of your success on our social media platforms
- Attract validation for present and potential future investors
- Comprehensive communications kit complete with press release; logos to use on packaging, website or email signatures; certificate; and a trophy for winners!
- Presentation of your shortlisted product at a special awards ceremony during Zenith Global's 19th Global Water Drinks Congress in Evian-les-Bains, attended by senior industry managers, suppliers, retailers, advisers and trade press.
How much does it cost to enter?
A discounted early entry rate of £195 + VAT per category is available until Friday 26 August. Entry after this time is priced at £225 + VAT per category.
If you enter 3 categories, the 4th entry is free!
Entries can be registered at any time, with submissions required by the extended deadline of Friday 30 September.
How do I enter?
There are two stages to the entry process.
1. Register your entries: Simply click 'Enter Now', and select the categories and products you wish to enter and then fill out your personal details.
2. Prepare your submissions: Once we have received your application and payment, a member of the awards team will be in touch to support you on your submission for the awards, due by the extended deadline of Friday 30 September.
In each category, you are required to submit the following:
- A 200-word description of why your product deserves to win*
- Two high-resolution product images
- Samples are required for select categories**
*For the categories 'Best Marketing/Social Media Campaign' and 'Best CSR Initiative' you are invited to send an additional 1-page document to include any video content or imagery relating to the entry.
**Product samples are required in the following categories: Best Natural Still Water, Best Natural Sparkling Water, Best Flavoured Water, Best Functional Water, Best CBD Water, Best Hard Seltzer and Best Cap/Closure.
Download the complete award entry guidelines here.
When will the finalists be announced?
Once all judges have submitted their feedback and scores, all points will be counted and verified.
A press release will be released announcing the finalists. All entrants and finalists will be notified by mid-to-late October.
Where will the winners be announced?
The awards ceremony will take place on 9 November 2022 at a gala industry dinner during Zenith Global's 19th Global Water Drinks Congress in Evian-les-Bains in France.
While we would be very pleased to see you there, attending is not a condition of entering the awards
How do I contact you?
If you have a query about the awards, get in touch!
t +44 (0)1225 32900 e awards@zenithglobal.com
