10 March 2010
Got a great product? Could it be an award winner?
There’s only one way to find out



The Quality Drink Awards 2010 is open for entries.

The closing date for entries is fast approaching so if you think your product has what it takes - don’t miss your chance to enter this year’s Quality Drinks Awards.

Now in its 5th year, the Quality Drink Awards recognise and reward the most outstanding alcoholic drinks currently in the UK off-trade. There are over 20 categories covering beers, ciders and perries, wines, fortified wines, champagne, whiskies, liqueurs and spirits and you can enter as many products as you like.

Participating in the awards is not just about winning. Whether your product is shortlisted, highly commended or receives the Platinum Q, the messages you can communicate to the market are equally strong. It tells potential retailers and consumers that you have a genuine quality product.
Winners and finalists benefit from:
• Free use of the QDA logo to tell your customers how great your product is
• Communicating your success with 75,000+ retailers nationwide via talkingretail.co.uk
• Judges feedback report detailing the merits of your product
• Winners press pack containing details on how to make the most of your award
• The prestige of collecting your coveted award at the QDA’s influential industry awards ceremony – all finalists receive a complimentary ticket to the ceremony
Our independent judges are highly respected drinks industry professionals from across the BWS category, including Angela Mount ‘the £10m palate’ and Master Blender Paul Butterick. All products, regardless of the size of company, are equally judged adhering to strict criteria.

The Quality Drink Awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday 22 June at The Hurlingham Club. All shortlisted products will be prominently displayed and available to taste by guests, many of whom are decision making drinks buyers.

To be in the running for a Quality Drink Award simply complete and return the enclosed entry form by Friday 26 March. We will then contact you regarding submitting your products in time for judging.

You can now also enter online at
www.qualitydrinkawards.com


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