Celebrating Excellence: Women in Beer® Announces 2025 Awards Finalists
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Women in Beer® is making history with the launch of its inaugural awards, spotlighting the trailblazing women driving change in brewing. The awards reflect the depth of talent and passion within the industry. A distinguished panel of judges has now revealed the finalists, setting the stage for a landmark celebration of excellence.
A press release from Women in Beer® awards organizers revealed that more than 280 nominations were entered in 9 separate categories for a chance to win an award, with the 10th category’s winner selected by the judging panel only.
All entries were judged by the Women in Beer® independent panel, comprised of Lorraine Copes, (Founder and CEO of Be Inclusive Hospitality), Jonny Garrett (Co-founder of Craft Beer Channel and Chair of the British Guild of Beer Writers), Daisy Turnell (Co-owner at Tipple Marketing), Andy Parker (Founder at Elusive), Helena Adedipe (Owner and Co-founder of Eko Brewery), and Anthony Adedipe (Owner and Co-founder of Eko Brewery).
Discussing the awards, Amelie Tassin founder of Women in Beer® said,
‘I was not expecting to see so many nominations for our first awards, but it confirmed there’s a need to celebrate the women who work and shape the beer industry. It’s been a real joy to get to know so many talented women through the nominations, and I am in awe of the judges who had a very tough job selecting the shortlisted and the winners.”
The finalists in each category are:
Brewer of the Year – Sponsored by SIBA
- Kate Hyde – Hand Brew Co.
- Sophie Ashdown – Buxton Brewery
- Lara Lopes – Round Corner Brewing
Rising Star Award – Sponsored by Simpsons Malt
- Katie Sanders-Pope – The Old Cannon Brewery
- Natalie Tunnacliffe – The Tandle Hill Tavern
- Sophie Whitcher – Lost and Grounded
- Lucy Stevens – Closet Brewing
Communicator of the Year – Sponsored by Crisp Malt and The Malt Miller LTD
- Joanne Love
- Tori Powell
- Kimberley Spivey
- Ruvani de Silva
- Katie Mathers
Entrepreneur of the Year – Sponsored by Charles Faram
- Jane Peyton
- Elizabeth Townsend – Keroo Brewing
- Lucy Do – The Dodo Micropub
- Lily Waite-Marsden – Queer Brewing
Beer Expert of the Year – Sponsored by Yakima Chief Hops
- Alix Blease – Lallemand Brewing
- Joanne Love – BarthHaas X
- Christina Wade
- Natalya Watson – WSET
Mentor of the Year – Sponsored by The Keg Warehouse
- Dawn Maskell – International Centre for Brewing and Distilling at Heriot-Watt University
- Kate Hyde – Hand Brew Co
- Kelly Johnson
Industry Champion of the Year – Sponsored by SSV Limited
- Jane Peyton
- Sara Webber – S.A. Brain & Co.
- Lucy Do – The Dodo Micropub
- Catherine Webber – Attic Brew Co
Beer Creative of the Year – Sponsored by WHC Lab
- Kimberley Spivey – Freelancer
- Charlotte Waite-Marsden – Queer Brewing
- Amy Haselden – Track Brewing Co.
- Vik Kastenbauer Stronge – Lost Cause Brewing Co.
Hospitality Leader of the Year – Sponsored by Hit Training
- Joanna Whalley – Wigan Central
- Margaret Elliott-Tredinnick – The Dog & Duck Inn
- Lucy Do – The Dodo Micropub
- Aimee Harbison-Roper – The Barrel Drop
Women in Beer 2025 – Industry Icon (judge’s choice) – sponsored by CAMRA
- Dawn Maskell
- Jane Peyton
- Lucy Do
- Melissa Cole
- Jaega Wise
The winners in each category will be announced on the 28th of October 2025 during the awards ceremony taking place at Eko Brewery and Taproom in London.
Tickets are on sale here with a ‘pay what you can’ option for individual tickets, which aims to make the event accessible to as many people as possible.
As anticipation builds for the October 28th ceremony at Eko Brewery, the Women in Beer® Awards stand as a powerful tribute to the innovators, mentors, and creatives redefining the beer landscape. Whether you’re a brewer, enthusiast, or connoisseur, this is a moment to celebrate the women who elevate the craft. Join the movement—secure your ticket and be part of an unforgettable night honoring excellence in beer.
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