Applications open for the 2027 V d’Or Business Awards

Vinexposium has revealed that applications are now open for the 2027 V d’Or Business Awards which annually recognises the most impactful and responsible initiatives across the wine and spirits industry.

The awards, which are open to all industry professionals, celebrate initiatives that help drive the sector forward by combining innovation, positive impact and sustainable value creation.

Speaking about what the importance of the accolades, Rodolphe Lameyse, CEO of Comexposium’s food and beverage division, of which Vinexposium is based within, said: “With the V d’Or, we reaffirm our commitment to spotlighting the very best achievements of the wine, spirits and wider drinks industry, today and for the years ahead.”

Lameyse explained: “These awards reflect what this industry is capable of creating new benchmarks, new practices and new business models. Vinexposium stands alongside the professionals who continue to move the sector forward with purpose and vision.”

Category recognition

According to the organisers, the V d’Or returns in 2027 with three categories designed to recognise the initiatives shaping the future of the wine and spirits sector: sustainability, education and innovation.

The Sustainability V d’Or recognises an outstanding initiative, solution or long-term commitment that contributes to a more sustainable wine and spirits industry. The award is open to projects led by trade organisations, collectives, companies, brands, wineries, distilleries or individuals whose actions demonstrate measurable environmental and/or social impact.

The Education V d’Or honours an exceptional initiative, programme or long-term commitment that advances public understanding of wine and spirits. Open to trade bodies, companies, brands, wineries, distilleries, educational institutions and individuals, the award celebrates projects deploying innovative, inclusive or impactful solutions with measurable reach and accessibility.

The Innovation V d’Or rewards a pioneering initiative that reaches new audiences, unlocks new markets or reimagines how the sector communicates, engages or delivers value. Submissions may take the form of a ground-breaking digital strategy, an inventive advertising campaign, a new event concept, a disruptive packaging idea or an entirely new product.

Entry guidelines

All applications to the awards will be free of charge and will be open to all wine and spirits professionals worldwide, regardless of company size or market presence. Additionally, applicants do not need to exhibit at Wine Paris in order to be eligible to enter the awards. In fact, the organisers have noted that, in order to qualify, projects that are submitted simply need to have been launched or implemented from January 2025.

All applications must be submitted through the official V d’Or online entry form. The application deadline will be 2 October 2026.

The winners, which shall be selected by an international panel of personalities from across the wine and spirits sector, will be revealed on 14 February 2027.

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