ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN!
The entry process will consist of short questions on your top selling wines and average selling prices, followed by open questions based on how you make your wine buying decisions, how you work with suppliers, pricing strategy and more.
We have a new entry system this year, which means your progress will be saved, you can leave and return to the form to complete your entry at any point before the deadline.
None of the questions are compulsory, but the more completed answers the better. All answers will be treated in strictest confidence.
The shortlist will be announced on the 25th February at the London Wine Fair Launch Party, before winners are announced on 20th May 2025 on Centre Stage at London Wine Fair 2025.
Deadline for entries is Friday 10th January.
Who can enter the Wine Buyers Awards:
The Wine Buyers Awards competition is open to professional wine buyers who are creating wine lists and choosing wines that will be sold direct to consumer.
This may be via the on-trade, off-trade, or online sales.
There currently isn’t a category for professional wine buyers working within importer, distributer or wholesale companies, although this is being considered for the next edition.
All entrants will receive an exclusive 20% off discount to Decanter Premium.
Which will include:
✔️Daily Premium articles from world-renowned wine experts
✔️Access to a database of 88,000+ wine scores and tasting notes
✔️Priority booking for Decanter events and masterclasses
✔️Access to the Decanter Premium app, including archive to digital magazines and supplements
Best Off-Trade Buying Team
The Off-Trade Buying Team Award celebrates exceptional wine purchasing teams in retail environments, recognising their collective expertise in selecting and curating outstanding wine ranges for supermarkets, wine shops, and online stores.
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Best On-Trade Buying Team
The On-Trade Buying Team Award honours exceptional wine purchasing teams in hospitality settings, recognising their collective expertise in curating outstanding wine lists for restaurants, bars, hotels, and other on-premise dining establishments.
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Supermarket or Multiples Wine Buyer
The Supermarket or Multiples Wine Buyer Award celebrates outstanding wine buying professionals working for major retailers and chain stores, recognising their expertise in sourcing and selecting exceptional wine ranges that deliver quality and value for large-scale consumer markets.
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Online Specialist Wine Buyer
The Online Specialist Wine Buyer Award recognises exceptional wine buying professionals in the digital retail space, celebrating their expertise in curating outstanding online wine selections and their understanding of the unique demands of e-commerce wine sales.
Independent Merchant (Single Site)
The Independent Merchant Wine Buyer (Single Site) Award celebrates exceptional wine buying talent at wine shops, recognising individual professionals who demonstrate outstanding product selection and expertise in their single-location retail environment.
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Independent Merchant (Multiple Sites)
The Independent Merchant Wine Buyer (Multiple Sites) Award recognises exceptional wine buying talent across a network of independent wine shops, honouring professionals who demonstrate outstanding product selection and expertise across multiple retail locations.
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On-Trade Buyer (Multiple Venues)
The On-Trade Wine Buyer Award (Multiple Sites) honors professional wine buyers who demonstrate excellence in curating wine lists across a chain of restaurants, bars, hotels, and other on-premise dining establishments.
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On-Trade Wine Buyer (Single Venue)
The On-Trade Wine Buyer Award (Single Venue) celebrates professional wine buyers who expertly curate wine lists across a chain of restaurants, bars, hotels, and other on-premise dining establishments.
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Rising Star Wine Buyer
The Rising Star Wine Buyer Award recognises emerging talent in the wine-buying sector, focusing on individuals under 35 who demonstrate exceptional potential and innovation in their roles.
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Sustainable Wine Buyer of the Year
The Sustainable Wine Buyer of the Year Award has been introduced to reflect that environmental impact is a vital consideration and responsibility across all professional wine buying areas.
This award is open to all entrants and the dedicated questions are embedded into the existing entry forms, for each category.
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Overall Wine Buyer of the Year
The pinnacle award, chosen from all category winners, recognises the individual with the most significant impact across all aspects of wine buying.