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Best Wine Book

In recognition of a recently published book (print or digital) which supports Australian wine in a compelling, well-written and well-presented format. This includes books whose content is relevant to consumers, trade or a technical audience.

This award acknowledges a published book with demonstrated depth of knowledge, engaging and professional content targeted to its chosen audience.

Entry criteria

  1. Entries must have been published in the English language.
  2. The book must be available for sale within the Australian market (both online and/or in store).
  3. At least 25% of the content of the book needs to be about Australian wine.
  4. Open to book writers, which communicate about wine in a printed or digital format.
  5. The book must be published within last 2 years.

Entry Fee:

An entry fee of $55 inc GST applies to every award nomination submission for this category.

 

Judging criteria:

The judges will consider the following with reference to each nomination:

  • Language skill of the writer – sound grammar, style and construction.
  • Relevance of content to the audience and the industry.
  • Depth and display of knowledge on the topic.
  • Entertaining and creative editorial – ability to engage the reader.
  • Presentation and layout of the publication – is it end user friendly.
  • Success of the book will also be considered but is not a core requirement. In considering this, judges will consider whether it was well received, critically acclaimed, generated strong sales, or given in a second print edition.
  • A commitment to developing ongoing excellence in wine communication will be considered favourably. This includes membership to Wine Communicators of Australia.

Prize:

The winner will receive: one year’s membership to WCA valued at $190 (or 1 free renewal for an existing member), a category trophy, and exclusive WCA 2025 award-winner print and web graphics to use in personal marketing and communications.

 

ENTER NOW – Instructions

  1. Download the 2025 Awards Entry Form (Word format) HERE. Save it somewhere safe so you can complete later. Once complete, save as a PDF before returning to WCA.
  2. Click HERE to pay your entry fee. If you are entering multiple categories you can pay multiple fees at once.  
  3. Email your Entry Form and all supporting materials, by the deadline of 15 August, including an image of the nominee and/or organisation to represent your entry, to admin@winecommunicators.com.au

By emailing us your images you acknowledge and accept that WCA has full permission to use this content for promotional purposes.

Please complete ALL STEPS in the Awards entry process, failure to do so may result in your entry not being considered.

KEY DATES:

Entries Close: 15 August 2025

Finalists Announced: mid September 2025

Awards Ceremony: 6 November 2025

Good luck!