Entries open today for Wine Communicator of Australia (WCA)’s prestigious annual Wine Communicator Awards, which recognises outstanding contribution to, and excellence in, wine communication in all its forms.

Awards will be offered across 10 categories, including 3 new categories; Best Wine Blog or Podcast, Best Wine-themed Event and Best Wine Communicator – Cellardoor.  

WCA Executive Officer Andrew Stark said, “We’re delighted to once again have the chance to celebrate those people who do so much to build greater knowledge and excitement about wine. We also recognise that the way that we communicate about wine is changing, with new technologies and platforms altering the way people get their information and interact with brands. To reflect this, we’ve introduced new awards in the digital space, as well as for the first time recognising the efforts of outstanding cellar door professionals who are at the forefront of wine communication.”

Entries are sought across the following categories.

  • Best Wine Marketing Commmunications Campaign (Individual or Team)
  • Best Wine Blog or Podcast
  • Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column
  • Best Wine Serial Publication
  • Best New Wine Book
  • Best Wine Website or App
  • Best Wine-themed Event
  • Best Wine Communicator – Cellar Door
  • Best Wine Educator
  • Best Wine Student

The annual WCA Wine Communicator Awards recognises outstanding contribution to, and excellence in, wine communication in all its forms. In each category, a short list of finalists is reviewed and selected by a panel of expert judges. A winner is then chosen in consultation with WCA Board. The overall Wine Communicator of the Year is then chosen from the category winners.

Read full press release here.