Emerging Talent awards

IWSC's Emerging Talent awards are an unparalleled opportunity for new and exciting voices within the industry to make their name and to build exposure and recognition for their work.

The winner of each of our six Emerging Talent awards will be granted a £2,500 travel bursary, to enable them to further their education and development within their chosen field.

These awards are open to everyone of all ages and all professions of the drinks trade.

The 2024 entries are now closed.

Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication

This award is sponsored by Fettercairn.

Do you know someone who has recently set out on their journey to become the next big name in spirits communication? We want to hear from them. This title has been specially created for a new generation of communicators within the spirits industry. Communicators who are using innovative and creative ways to share their knowledge and passion with consumers and/or the wider industry.

Whether you are communicating with your audience about spirits through publishing, journalism, social media or broadcasting, get in touch.

A £2.5k travel bursary will be awarded to the winner of this award.

Discover our 2024 winner.

Emerging Talent in Bartending

This award is sponsored by William Grant & Sons

Recognising the very finest talent in the bartender community, the IWSC is on the lookout for an individual who is leading the way in creativity and trendsetting in the bar world. Someone who is disrupting the norm and having a wider conversation about the importance of the on-trade. We see our Bartending winner as a natural ambassador for their trade. This award is open to all international bartenders.

A £2.5k travel bursary will be awarded to the winner of this award. In addition, as part of their sponsorship, William Grant & Sons will be offering a unique and tailored prize, based on the winner's career aspirations - which could include mentorship via their distilling team and brand ambassador community, a trade show trip with an opportunity to speak on a panel or the potential to guest shift in one of the world's best bars.

Discover our 2024 winner.

Emerging Talent in Wine Communication

This award is sponsored by Consorzio di Tutela del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG.

The world of wine communication has a plethora of incredibly skilled creatives sharing their knowledge and passion. The IWSC is looking for new talent within this field. Someone who has recently set out on their journey in the hope of becoming the next big name in wine communication.

This new award has been specially created for a new generation of wine communicators, people who are using new, innovative and creative ways to share their knowledge and passion with consumers and/or the wider industry.

A £2.5k travel bursary will be awarded to the winner of this award.

Discover our 2024 winner.

Emerging Talent in Wine

This award is sponsored by London Wine Fair

Looking beyond the on-trade and the world of communication, the IWSC is searching for individuals working in wine and destined to make a name for themselves.

Whether you work in Marketing, Buying, Sales or Finance or anywhere within the industry beyond the on-trade and communications, if you go above-and-beyond your role, demonstrating dedication and passion for wine beyond the scope of your day job, this is the award for you.

Recognised by your contemporaries as a talent and ready to shine outside your business, you will already be involved within wider aspects of the wine trade, as well as showing commitment and determination in everything you do.

A £2.5k travel bursary will be awarded to the winner of this award.

Discover our 2024 winner.

Emerging Talent in Spirits

This award is sponsored by Fettercairn

Looking beyond the on-trade and the world of communication, the IWSC is searching for individuals working in spirits and destined to make a name for themselves.

Recognised by your contemporaries as a talent and ready to shine outside your business. Whether you work in Marketing, Buying, Sales or Finance or anywhere within the industry beyond the on-trade and communications, if you are going above-and-beyond your role, demonstrating dedication and passion for spirits beyond the scope of your day job, this is the award for you.

A £2.5k travel bursary will be awarded to the winner of this award.

Discover our 2024 winner.

Emerging Talent in Wine Hospitality

This Emerging Talent trophy is awarded to someone who demonstrates a real dedication and passion within their role in the hospitality industry. If you are disrupting the norms of front of house, bringing consumers a unique experience, or redefining the way customers interact with wine, then this is the award for you.

A £2.5k travel bursary will be awarded to the winner of this award.

Discover our 2024 winner.