Women In Beer is launching its first Women in Beer Awards

For the first time in the UK - and even in the world - the Women in Beer community is launching a Women in Beer Awards ceremony to celebrate the women who shape the beer industry. 

With only 23% of management roles in craft beer filled by women* and a very worrying 8% of all brewers being female*, the importance of representation and visibility for the many talented women who work in the beer industry is essential. 

The mission for Women in Beer in organising these awards is once again creating role models and showing young women that a career in beer can be something for them, too. 

With 10 categories across all parts of the industry, the Women in Beer Awards are open to anyone who identifies as a woman, regardless of background, age, or role within the beer world, and includes those working professionally, independently, or as a volunteer. These awards aim to celebrate and uplift women's contributions across all areas of beer, not only aspects of brewing. 

About the awards, Amélie Tassin, founder of Women in Beer said: 

“It’s very scary to see that according to the latest SIBA Beer Report, gender equality in brewing has gotten worse compared to previous years. We desperately need to attract more women into the industry, retain the women who are already here, and also help them to access managerial positions. With the Women In Beer Awards, we’re highlighting their work, celebrating them, and hopefully making the industry a better place for everyone.” 

Taking place in London on the 28th of October 2025, the Women in Beer Awards aim to become an annual highlight for the beer industry. Designed as a celebration, networking opportunity, and platform to promote excellence, the event welcomes everyone connected to beer, whatever their gender. 

The Women in Beer Awards have already received overwhelming support from the industry with only two awards left to sponsor, thanks to CAMRA, SIBA, Simpsons Malt, SSV, Charles Faram, Yakima Chief Hops, WHC Lab, and HIT Training who are championing eight of them.

About their support sponsoring the Women in Beer 2025 - Industry Icon, Gillian Hough, CAMRA vice chair said:

“Celebrating and congratulating those nominated for the Women in Beer Awards is something really special and close to my heart. From managers, directors, consultants, owners, writers, teachers, journalists, judges and campaigners, women are no longer 'just' a part of the industry – they are swaying opinion and driving trends as industry influencers."

“At CAMRA, we are proud to support and champion what the Women in Beer Awards stand for and welcome greater diversity across the beer and pub industry. To every nominee and winner, thank you for inspiring the next generation.” 

To learn more about the categories and how to enter or name someone for an award, you can visit Women in Beer website here. 

Tickets for the awards event will open after the summer, with a ‘pay what you can’ option for individual tickets, which aims to make the event accessible to as many people as possible. 

*Source: The SIBA Independent Beer Report 2025

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About Women in Beer®:

Women in Beer® is a community. We are a group for women who like good beer and good company. We meet up in local pubs, attend events and festivals, visit breweries, and learn from other women in the brewing industry. We’re here to support women in their beer journey, whether it’s their passion, their career, or they are just looking for a new hobby. 

Our activities are: 

The Group 

The Festival (WiB Fest)

The Mentorship Programme

The Awards

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About Amélie Tassin – Founder of Women in Beer

Amélie Tassin is the founder and director of Tipple Marketing, a beer and cider marketing agency based in Edinburgh, Scotland. With over 20 years’ experience, Amélie has worked across several European sectors, from retail banking and property development, to cosmetics and food and drink. Her agency's work offers tailored services for all needs thanks to Amélie's wealth of cross-industry experience.

In 2018 she founded Women in Beer, a 'women who beer' group in Edinburgh -  the following year she launched the successful Women in Beer Festival (WIB Fest), a celebration of women in the industry with an impressive roster of events including tap takeovers, talks, and tastings.

In 2023  she launched the Women in Beer Mentorship Programme. Aimed at women who work in the beer and brewing sector, the programme allows them to be paired with experienced women of the industry who will share advice, skills, and access to a wider network.

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