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Each week we publish stories about the best wines and spirits, our experts, upcoming events, and beverage industry news. And, don't miss our new IWSC Insights series, where we take an in-depth look into drinks businesses and markets around the world. Looking for recommendations? Visit our consumer website Club Oenologique to read our top 10s and reviews.

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Gabrielle Pharms announced as IWSC's 2022 Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication winner

Following our announcement last week of our four fantastic shortlisted candidates for this award, we are delighted to name our first winner of our Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication as Gabrielle Pharms.

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Sophia Longhi announced as IWSC's 2022 Emerging Talent in Wine Communication winner

The IWSC are delighted to name our first winner of our Emerging Talent in Wine Communication as Sophia Longhi.

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Courtney Francis announced as IWSC's 2022 Emerging Talent Bartender Award winner

Now in its second year, and delighted by the burgeoning number of entries, the IWSC is proud to announce the winner of its 2022 Emerging Talent: Bartender Award.

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Daniel Stojcic announced as IWSC's 2022 Emerging Talent in Wine Hospitality winner

Following two tumultuous years for the UK on-trade, the IWSC is delighted to once again be offering an award for Emerging Talent in Wine Hospitality. This award was created to recognise the dedication and hard work of an individual in the hospitality industry who is focussed on offering fantastic customer service, looking after colleagues within and finding innovative ways to draw customers back out to restaurants.

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Emerging Talent in Spirits 2022 shortlist

Our Emerging Talent in Spirits award was our most subscribed to People Award this year, with applicants coming in from over 15 countries, meaning our judges had the difficult task of narrowing down all those applicants to just five shortlisted candidates.

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Emerging Talent in Wine 2022 shortlist

Our Emerging Talent in Wine award shines a spotlight on individuals who are working in the wine industry whether that be in Marketing, Buying, Sales or Finance or anywhere within the industry beyond the on-trade and communications. We are looking for professionals who go above-and-beyond their role, demonstrating dedication and passion for wine.

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Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication 2022 shortlist

We are delighted to be announcing the shortlist for another new award to the IWSC, our Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication award. Seeing the positive impact our Spirits Communicator award has had on our winners we create this new award to recognise individuals who have recently set out on their journey to become the next big name in spirits communication, demonstrating their knowledge and passion to their audience in innovative and create ways.

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Emerging Talent in Wine Communication 2022 shortlist

Following the resounding success of our Wine Communicator award back in November 2021, this year the IWSC has created a new award specially 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.

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IWSC announces its 2022 President

The IWSC is honoured to announce Johann Krige, CEO of Kanonkop Wine Estate, as its 2022 President.

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Emerging Talent: Bartender 2022 shortlist

Last week the IWSC gathered several on-trade experts to judge its Emerging Talent: Bartender Award. Recognising the very finest talent in the bartender community, the judges were asked to lookout for individuals they felt were leading the way in creativity and trendsetting in the bar world.

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