Categories have been selected with both the retailer and customer in mind, rewarding innovation, drive and creativity while providing wine drinkers with an indispensable guide to the best UK wine shops and services across the nation.
There is no limit to how many categories can be entered.
Select the category of interest below to see entry requirements (click the category again to close the description), or
Categories by Location
Regional Categories Awards by geographical location
- North East England
e.g. Liverpool, Leeds, Newcastle - North West England
e.g. Manchester, Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire - Central England
e.g. Birmingham, Cambridge, Nottingham, Norwich - South East England
e.g. Basingstoke, Reading, Bracknell, Maidstone - South West England
e.g. Bristol, Plymouth, Exeter, Truro - Wales
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland
- London*
*For retailers based in London, there are two sub-categories based on turnover (click for details):
- London (all retail outlets within the M25)
- North East & West England
- e.g. Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle
- Central England
e.g. Birmingham, Cambridge, Nottingham, Norwich - South East England
e.g. Basingstoke, Reading, Bracknell, Maidstone - South West England
e.g. Bristol, Plymouth, Exeter, Truro - Wales
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland
Categories by Specialism
- Australia
- Austria
- Bordeaux
- Burgundy
- Central & Eastern Europe
- Champagne & Sparkling
- England & Wales
- Germany
- Italy
- Loire
- New Zealand
- Organic & Biodynamic
- Portugal
- Rhône
- South & Regional France
- South Africa
- South America
- Spain
- Sweet & Fortified
- USA
Categories for UK Wineries
Best UK Cellar Door *NEW
Categories for Wine Buyers
Best Wine Buyer *NEW
Judges' Choice & Outstanding Wine Retailer of the Year
Every entrant is automatically considered for these categories at no additional charge.