How to Enter

A few things to note before you upload your entry:

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All entries must be commercially available in New Zealand and their labelling and packaging must meet NZ regulations and DSA standards otherwise they may be disqualified

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We would appreciate you uploading your logo and an hi-res image of the product you are entering that can be used in our award announcements and audio visual at the awards evening.

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Please include a company bio and 3-5 unique selling propositions that can be used in marketing promotions should your product be awarded a medal and/or trophy

Fees

NON-MEMBERS $160 + GST

SPIRITS NEW ZEALAND MEMBER $130 + GST

DSA MEMBERS $90 + GST

NEW ZEALAND INNOVATION AWARD, $90.00 + GST

To enter the New Zealand Innovation Award you will need to submit the following:

Summary of how your entry (max 200 words) uses New Zealand innovation, resources and attitude to convey that it is a unique product from New Zealand. Innovation considerations may include recipe and ingredients, manufacturing process, tastes and flavours or anything else you consider is innovative about your product.

A full submission document (max 1000 words) to provide more support for your entry. Any additional supporting documents to support your entry including graphs, statistics, marketing or technical material, other images.

NEW ZEALAND DESIGN PACKAGING AWARD, $90.00 GST

To enter the New Zealand Design Packaging Award you will need to submit the following:

Summary of how your entry (max 200 words) uses packaging design, sustainability and innovation to convey that it is a unique product. Packaging design considerations may include innovation, aesthetic quality, functionality, and whether the concept or design offers enjoyment beyond a mere practical purpose.

NEW ZEALAND EMERGING PRODUCT AWARD, $90.00 + GST

To enter the New Zealand Emerging Product Award you will need to submit the following:

Summary of your entry's (max 200 words) unique product and/or brand concept that is unique to the New Zealand market and how your product will have the most impact on the New Zealand spirit's market when it is brought to life. A full submission document (max 1000 words) to provide more support for your entry

Any additional supporting documents to support your entry including graphs, statistics, marketing or technical material, other images.

Fever-Tree Best Pairing Award, $40.00 + GST

The Fever-Tree Best Pairing Award celebrates the ideal balance between premium gin and Fever-Tree Indian tonic. This award recognises the exceptional harmony and flavour profile achieved when a gin and tonic are expertly paired to elevate the tasting experience.

Distilleries who register their gins for the main gin category awards can opt to enter them into the Fever-Tree Best Pairing Award. For this special category, each gin will be blind-tasted by a panel of expert judges, paired with one part gin and three parts Fever-Tree Indian tonic. The judges will assess the balance, clarity, and overall quality of the pairing, ensuring the perfect combination of gin and tonic.

To be eligible for the Fever-Tree Best Pairing Award, the gin must first be registered for the main gin category awards. This exclusive category allows distilleries to highlight their gin’s versatility and perfect pairing with the renowned Fever-Tree Indian tonic, and be able to proudly state they produce the best Gin and Tonic in Aotearoa.