Women in Beer (WiB) has announced the finalists for its inaugural awards, which has seen 280 nominations in nine categories.
WiB founder Amelie Tassin 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 – Old Cannon brewery
Natalie Tunnacliffe – Tandle Hill Tavern
Sophie Whitcher – Lost and Grounded
Lucy Stevens – Closet Brewing
Communicator of the Year – sponsored by Crisp Malt and the Malt Miller
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 – 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 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
Jane Peyton
Sara Webber – SA Brain & Co.
Lucy Do – Dodo Micropub
Catherine Webber – Attic Brew Co.
Beer Creative of the Year – Sponsored by WHC Lab
Kimberley Spivey – freelance
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 – Dog and Duck Inn
Lucy Do – Dodo Micropub
Aimee Harbison-Roper – 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 will be announced on 28 October at Eko Brewery and Taproom in London.
