BevNET’s annual “Best Of” Awards celebrate the people, brands, products, and ideas that are shaping the future of the beverage industry. Since 2007, these honors have recognized innovation, influence, and excellence, and helped shine a spotlight on both breakout stars and established category leaders.
As 2025 enters its final stretch, BevNET is calling for nominations for the BevNET Best Of 2025 Awards, which will be presented live on stage at BevNET Live on December 8 in Marina del Rey, CA.
The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, October 31, 2025.
What Makes These Awards Special
With nearly two decades of history, the Best Of Awards represent one of the most meaningful recognitions in the beverage space. They acknowledge progress across categories — from functional innovation and brand building to packaging and marketing.
This year’s awards are presented by Zuckerman Honickman, a proud supporter of beverage entrepreneurs and industry trailblazers.
Categories Open for Nominations:
- Brand of the Year
- Person of the Year
- Rising Stars
- Best New Products
- Best Packaging Design
- Best Marketing Campaign
There is no limit to the number of nominations you may submit, and each entry may be considered across multiple categories. Brands are welcome to nominate themselves. Agencies submitting on behalf of clients must fill out a separate form for each company.
All nominations will be reviewed and published on BevNET.com after the submission deadline. Winners will be announced during the live awards ceremony on December 8, 2025, at BevNET Live L.A..
For those in the beverage space, this is an opportunity to highlight the work that’s left an impression in 2025.
Looking Back to Look Ahead
Our 2024 honorees reflect the diversity and innovation happening across categories:
- Brands of the Year: Olipop and Poppi redefined functional soda and drove mass consumer adoption.
- Person of the Year: David Crooch, co-founder of Ritual Beverage Co., led the charge in premium non-alcoholic spirits.
- Rising Stars: Just Ice Tea, Recess, and barcode each brought bold vision to wellness, functionality, and brand expression.
From household names to emerging challengers, these winners demonstrated how innovation, storytelling, and execution is shaping what’s next in beverage.
See all past winners and explore the impact these recognitions have had.
Submit Your Nomination – Deadline October 31
For RTD cocktail and non-alcoholic spirit submissions, visit the BevNET Spirits Awards page.