Judith Kennedy, Author at Australian GIN Awards

Welcome to our New Sponsor

Judith Kennedy2018-07-30T20:14:25+10:00

CCL is Australia’s best known wine label producer with manufacturing in Sydney and Adelaide. They have given the awards a $5000 production prize for the winner of Australia’s Best Gin Bottle. The judging team is elly Baxter (Chair);Marty Widholm Lead Designer Cellardoors.co; Penny Sippe Bacardi PR Manager; Sarah Norris Editor Broadsheet Sydney; Rachael Lonergan Brand & Advertising Strategist; Steve Morris; CCL General Manager Wine & Spirits NSW. James Kelly CAPI Sales Manager NSW; Kate Meyer dedicated gin lover;Thank you CCL.

Welcome to our New SponsorJudith Kennedy2018-07-30T20:14:25+10:00

A Delicious Sponsor

Judith Kennedy2018-07-18T10:22:40+10:00

These yummy vegan Treat Dreams chocolates will be available in the pop-up shop at the Sydney Gin Palooza on 8 & 9 March at Manjit’s. They will also be served for guests at the Trophy Dinner – we are told that they will be filled with gin based cream. Thank you TD.

Using decadent, organic and fair trade 70% European chocolate, we handcraft gooey filled creations in Sydney.
These full flavour treats also happen to be dairy free, egg free and vegan friendly.

A Delicious SponsorJudith Kennedy2018-07-18T10:22:40+10:00

Awards Entry Form

Judith Kennedy2018-07-30T20:08:47+10:00

Many people are asking for the form to enter their gin and book a stand at the Sydney Gin Palooza. The form will be emailed to all companies and will also be on this web site on Wednesday 1st August. It’s a new show and the form is complex giving you the ability to enter your gin; the Bottle Design Awards; purchase tickets for the trophy dinner and book a stand. It’s being tested now and is on the way!

Awards Entry FormJudith Kennedy2018-07-30T20:08:47+10:00

New Craft Gin Launches on the Great Ocean Road

Judith Kennedy2018-07-09T08:41:46+10:00

A new local craft gin, Great Ocean Road Gin is set to launch after nearly 12 months in development. Owner Ann Houlihan is excited to announce the release of her premium craft gin, inspired by the Great Ocean Road. The first gin in the series is called ‘Guvvos’ and you can pre-order and support this project at Pozible.com

New Craft Gin Launches on the Great Ocean RoadJudith Kennedy2018-07-09T08:41:46+10:00

Purely Organic

Judith Kennedy2018-06-30T14:05:15+10:00

Australia’s first certified organic and carbon neutral spirits company.

Refined with pure Australian rainwater. Neat, sophisticated, happy to mix. Made responsibly in Australia.

Antipodes Gin Co decided to create a gin unlike any other, Australia’s first certified organic and carbon neutral gin.

Purely OrganicJudith Kennedy2018-06-30T14:05:15+10:00

Welcome to the Mixer Sponsor.

Judith Kennedy2018-06-28T11:20:14+10:00

CAPI’s mixers and sparkling water will feature at all events for the awards.

The CAPI brand was born from a simple idea to produce clean, natural, carbonated refreshments. In a worldfull of mass-production,CAPI wanted to defy the norm through its craftsmanship, quality ingredients and outstanding drinks.

CAPI is proudly Australian made with all products produced in Kyneton, Victoria. Everything in the range is free of all artificial colours, flavours and preservatives, using only the best natural ingredients. See their full range.

Welcome to the Mixer Sponsor.Judith Kennedy2018-06-28T11:20:14+10:00

How Sexy is Your Bottle?

Judith Kennedy2018-07-29T12:26:27+10:00

In addition to the trophies and certificates awarded to the contents of the bottle, the bottles themselves will be judged. The top design trophy will be awarded for the Best Gin Bottle. The Chair for this section of the awards is Elly Baxter from The Ginstress. Elly will select her team of judges which will be made up of professional designers and industry figures.

How Sexy is Your Bottle?Judith Kennedy2018-07-29T12:26:27+10:00

The Awards Team

Judith Kennedy2018-06-21T16:53:10+10:00

The Australian Gin Awards is in capable hands. The CEO Judith Kennedy AM has successfully managed Australian and international wine awards for more than 20 years. As a business woman she is keenly aware of quality control and delivering on a promise to the entrants. The Chairman is Bill Lark – he is simply a luminary distiller; an international whisky icon; an Aussie champion and an all-round nice bloke.

Together they are offering the gin industry a solid and mindful approach to an awards opportunity in order that distillers and independent bottlers alike may see how they stack up against their peers and benefit from the exposure these awards offer.

The Awards TeamJudith Kennedy2018-06-21T16:53:10+10:00

Awards Trophy Winners Lunch Series

Judith Kennedy2018-06-13T16:21:36+10:00

The Australian Gin Awards trophy winners will feature in a series of lunches following the Presentation Dinner in March next year. One of the benefits of winning a trophy will be to have the opportunity to have your gin featured along with all trophy gins at a series of lunch banquets. The events will be held in regional and city restaurants across the country. Trophy-winning distillers will be invited to be the guest speakers. More on this later.

Awards Trophy Winners Lunch SeriesJudith Kennedy2018-06-13T16:21:36+10:00

Bill Lark to Chair New Gin Awards

Judith Kennedy2018-06-12T08:10:34+10:00

The champion Tasmanian distiller Bill Lark and a wine industry leader Judith Kennedy AM, are joining forces to manage the inaugural Australian Gin Awards and the associated ”Meet the Makers” events at the Sydney Gin Palooza.

The aim is to shine a light on the excellence of gin production and for the judges to concentrate on one spirit – Australian gin.

Bill Lark to Chair New Gin AwardsJudith Kennedy2018-06-12T08:10:34+10:00

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