You may enter more than one category
Retailers
Supermarket
This category is open to any large retailer outlet that sells food and other household goods on a self-service basis.
Entry cost: £150+VAT
National Wine Retailer
This category is open to any retailer that has more than one wine shop, with retail outlets in multiple areas of the UK. For example, if you have one wine shop within the M25 and another outside the M25, or if you have more than one wine shop each located in different areas of the United Kingdom.
Entry cost: £150+VAT
London Multi-Store
This category is open to any retailer that has more than one retail outlet within the M25. Please note: if you are a London multi-store retailer with a flagship store you may enter in the London Wine Shop category.
Entry cost: £150+VAT
London Wine Shop
This category is open to any retailer that has one wine shop within the M25 and with a turnover over £1 million, or, one nominated flagship wine shop within the M25 that is part of a larger group or chain.
Entry cost: £150+VAT
London Neighbourhood Wine Shop
This category is open to any retailer that has a maximum of one retail outlet within the M25 and with a turnover up to £1 million.
Entry cost: £150+VAT
Local Wine Shop
This category is open to a retailer with one wine shop in the UK outside of the M25 – England (excluding London), Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales.
Entry cost: £150+VAT
Local Multi-Store
This category is open to a retailer with more than one wine shop in the UK outside the M25 – all shops must be located within one area.
Entry cost: £150+VAT
Areas/Regions:
Central & Eastern England: Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire, West Midlands, Herefordshire, Rutland, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Derbyshire
Northern England: Northumberland, Durham, Cleveland, Yorkshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire
Southern England: Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset Wiltshire, Avon, Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey, West Sussex, East Sussex, Kent, Isle of Wight, Channel Islands
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
NB: If your retail outlets span multiple areas, you should enter the National Wine Retailer category.
Online Retailer
This category is open to any retailers that have a comprehensive wine range available to buy online.
Entry cost: £150+VAT
Specialist Retailer
This category is open to any retailer (online or physical storefront), specialising in a specific region, country or category (which may be part of a wider range). You may enter as many specialist categories as you wish but you must submit a separate entry for each specialist area entered. Entry cost: £150+VAT
Categories:
Australia
Austria
Bordeaux
Burgundy
Central & Eastern Europe
Champagne/Sparkling
England & Wales
Germany
Italy
Loire
New Zealand
Organic & Biodynamic
Portugal
Rhône
South & Regional France
South Africa
South America
Spain
Sweet & Fortified
USA
Newcomer
This category is open to any retailer (online or physical storefront) established in the past three years (established after 30 May 2017).
Entry cost: £150+VAT
Green Champion
This award aims to recognise a retailer that is making a commitment to reduce its negative environmental impact.
Entry cost: £150+VAT
Virtual Wine Experience *NEW
This category is open to any wine retailer offering online wine experiences or events (e.g. virtual tastings, webinars, masterclasses) to consumers.
Wine Support Services
En Primeur Campaign
This category is open to any retailer that sells wines en primeur to its customers. One award will be given overall, for a single en primeur campaign. You may enter more than one campaign, but you must submit another entry.
Entry cost: £75+VAT
Subscription Wine Club
This category is open to any retailer offering a monthly/bi-monthly membership club to promote and sell wine.
Entry cost: £75+VAT
Judges’ Choice & Outstanding Wine Retailer of the Year
Every entrant is automatically considered for these categories. There is no charge for these categories.
Judges’ Choice is awarded at the judges’ discretion to highlight a retailer who – no matter how small or large the company, an established name or new to the scene – is doing something different, innovative, creative, or has adapted well to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Outstanding Wine Retailer of the Year is awarded to a retailer who, in the eyes of our panel of judges, has delivered the best wine retail experience for UK consumers between 1 June 2020 and 31 May 2021.
Should you need any further information on the categories or with your submission, please email: retailerawards@decanter.com.
