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Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column

In recognition of outstanding writing in an article published in commercial print or digital media. This award acknowledges content that is entertaining, thought-provoking and offers the reader a new or original insight into the world of wine.

Entry criteria:

  1. For published feature article or a regular wine column, relating to wine and published in Australian newspapers, magazines, online or specialist wine media, or the article must be on the topic of Australian wine if it is published in a publication in another country.
  2. If published online, the site or platform must be accessible to the public but may be behind a paywall.
  3. Entries must have been published in the English language between 31 July 2024 and 31 July 2025.

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:

  1. Relevance of content to the audience and the wine industry.
  2. Depth and display of knowledge on the topic.
  3. Extent to which the article is entertaining or thought provoking, and whether it provides the reader with a new or original insight into the world of wine.
  4. Appropriateness to audience – ability to engage the reader.
  5. Language skill of the writer – sound grammar, style and construction.
  6. Presentation and layout of the publication – is it end-user friendly. However, the focus of this award is on the skill of the written word, rather than the accompanying imagery.
  1. 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.

Good luck!