About the NZBA

Held annually, the Brewers Guild of New Zealand Beer Awards are held in esteem worldwide due to the reputation of all involved in judging, organising and staging the event, with a world class selection of judges from New Zealand, Australia, America and beyond.  This diversity of background and quality of judge ensures that the Awards have a huge reputation across the globe as one of the most prestigious accolades a brewer can win.

NZ Beer Awards - 2023 RESULTS

If you want to try these beers in the beautiful places they are made you can find them all on the NZ Ale Trail.

NZBA 2023 - ENTRIES NOW CLOSED

Expressions of Interest to Judge or Steward at the 2023 NZ Beer Awards have now CLOSED.

Key Dates

Please note: Guild members receive a discounted rate to enter the NZBA (your Guild membership needs to be paid in full, or monthly payments need to be set up to access the discounted rate).

Champion Trophies, Beer Trophies and Industry Awards

Celebrating success and quality in beer. For 2022 we see the addition of the No & Reduced Alcohol Trophy.

Industry Awards

The New Zealand Beer Awards celebrates and recognises quality not only in beer but in the broader organisations and individuals that make the New Zealand brewing industry so vibrant. 

Packaging Award

Packaging is a critical component in determining the commercial success of a brewing business.  Design, aesthetics and utility all play a significant role in getting great beer in the hands of the consumer.  The Packaging Award recognises the achievements of New Zealand brewing businesses in this important aspect of our industry.

Beer Tourism Award

The Tourism Award aims to raise the standard of beer tourism experiences in New Zealand and recognises an outstanding contribution by brewing businesses and operators to enhancing the beer experience for domestic and international tourists.

Brewing Sustainability Award

The award for Brewing Sustainability honours businesses from throughout the grain to glass supply chain in New Zealand that are implementing projects, policies and initiatives that have a positive impact on the environment.

Morton Coutts Award for Innovation

Kiwis are born innovators, and we believe innovation is worth celebrating.
The Morton Coutts Award for Innovation is a celebration of the creative Kiwi spark. The award is
designed to recognise individuals with smart ideas and out-of-the-box innovations. So, if you have
had a bright idea, whether it is a simple tweak you made to the way you brew, package or deliver a
product, a new process that makes customer service smoother, or a smarter way of running your
brewery, it’s your turn to shine.
Your innovation could involve a product, service, technology or process from within the brewing
supply chain in New Zealand, and all innovative ideas will be considered regardless of size or scale.

Sponsorship Opportunities

We have sponsorship opportunities available for those businesses and corporate partners who want to be a part of the NZBA '23.  There are sponsorship opportunities for Beer Trophies and Industry Awards as well as activities associated with BREWNZ the Industry conference and Exhibition. First right of refusal will to ast years sponsors and then opportunities will be released publically. 

The Sponsorship Prospectus for 2023 will be available in the coming weeks and we will share via our various channels.  If you would like to receive updates on sponsorship opportunities, please email melanie@brewersguild.org.nz

Previous Years' Results

You can view the Catalogue of Results from previous years of the New Zealand Beer Awards by clicking on the  following annual links:

2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007