The Chilled Awards are Back—Submissions Open Now

We’re thrilled to announce The Chilled Awards return with our rolling, year-round tasting and recognition platform for the best beverages served at bars, launching March 1st at chilledawards.com.

This expanded awards experience is designed to give brands of all kinds—from spirits and wine to RTDs, non-alcoholic beverages and beyond—timely industry exposure and real-world validation from those who matter most behind the bar.

Industry Recognition, Without the Wait

Unlike traditional competitions with a single annual deadline, The Chilled Awards operate on a rolling monthly judging cycle. Brands can enter anytime, and once their products arrive, they’ll be scheduled for the next tasting session. That means faster results, faster activation, and ongoing opportunities for exposure all year long. Winning brands can immediately showcase their accolades in marketing, sales, and distribution channels. Plus get bartenders, bar owners, distributors, and wine directors noticing your brand.

Judged by Working Industry Experts

The Chilled Awards are uniquely evaluated by a blind-tasting panel comprised entirely of working bartenders, Wine Directors, and beverage industry professionals—the same experts who shape trends and pour drinks on the floor every night. This focused judging ensures each entry receives fresh attention from palates actively engaged in daily service and consumer interaction, providing authentic feedback and meaningful recognition.

All Categories Welcome

We’re accepting entries across every category served in bars, including:

Spirits
Wine
Beer
RTDs (Ready-to-Drink)
Non-alcoholic beverages
Mixers, tonics, bitters, syrups, energy and functional drinks, THC-infused, Kava, still and sparking waters and all other innovative formats.

This inclusive approach reflects the evolving beverage landscape and gives brands of every style and size a platform to be seen, tasted, and celebrated by the industry.

What You Get With a Chilled Award

Participating brands benefit from:

Trusted industry credentialing from an expert panel
Rolling results suited to your go-to-market schedule
Media exposure across the Chilled Media network
Valuable feedback from working pros
Networking and growth opportunities within the bar community

The Chilled Awards are more than just medals—they are moments of distinction that help brands stand out in a crowded market and connect with bartenders, buyers, and drinkers alike.

The registration portal opens March 1st at chilledawards.com/enter-now. Whether you’re an emerging brand or a seasoned favorite, now is the time to secure your place in the next tasting session and start earning accolades that move markets.

Submit your brand → chilledawards.com/enter-now

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