As we approach the close of 2025, Brewbound is calling for nominations for the Brewbound Awards 2025, our annual celebration of the beer companies, products, and people shaping the future of the industry. The awards will be presented during Brewbound Live, taking place December 10, 2025, in Marina del Rey, CA.
As 2025 enters its final stretch, we invite you to nominate the standout brands, individuals, and innovations that deserve recognition. The process is quick, and you’re welcome to submit multiple nominations, whether for your own company or one you admire.
The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, October 31, 2025.
Categories Open for Nominations:
- Craft Brewery of the Year
- Large Brewery of the Year
- Beyond Beer Company of the Year
- Person of the Year
- Rising Stars
- Best New Products
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 Brewbound.com after the submission deadline. Winners will be announced during the live awards ceremony on December 10, at Brewbound Live 2025.
Why It Matters
The Brewbound Awards have recognized innovation, leadership, and strategic excellence since 2014. From independent upstarts to rising executives and transformational product launches, these honors celebrate the contributors who move the beer industry forward.
Last year’s winners included:
- Large Beer Company of the Year: Athletic Brewing Co.
- Small Beer Company of the Year: Human Robot
- Executive of the Year: Dan White, Constellation Brands
- Rising Star: Urban South Brewery
- Marketing Campaign of the Year: Firestone Walker – “Mind Haze”
- Beer of the Year: Sierra Nevada “Tropical Little Thing”
Explore past Brewbound Award winners to see the legacy and impact of these recognitions.
Submit Your Nomination – Deadline October 31
Whether it’s a breakout brand, a marketing team that nailed its storytelling, or a leader pushing the industry forward, this is the time to spotlight them.
Submit your nominations by October 31 and be part of the beer industry’s year-end celebration.
For questions about the Brewbound Awards or Brewbound Live, please contact the Brewbound team.