For the first time in the UK — and even in the world— the Women in Beer community is launching awards to celebrate the women who shape the beer industry.
Women in Beer founder Amelie Tassin hosting a conference at the last WiB Festival
With only 23% of management roles in craft beer filled by women, and just 8% of all brewers being female, the importance of representation and visibility for the many talented women who work in the beer industry is essential, says Women in Beer.
Their mission in organising these awards is once again creating role models and showing young women that a career in beer can be something for them, too.
With 10 categories across all parts of the industry, the Women in Beer Awards are open to anyone who identifies as a woman, regardless of background, age, or role within the beer world. It includes those working professionally, independently, or as a volunteer. The awards aim to celebrate women’s contributions across all areas of beer, not only aspects of brewing.
“It’s very scary to see that, according to the latest SIBA Beer Report, gender equality in brewing has gotten worse compared to previous years,” said Women in Beer founder Amelie Tassin.
“We desperately need to attract more women into the industry, retain the women who are already here, and also help them to access managerial positions. With the Women In Beer Awards, we’re highlighting their work, celebrating them, and hopefully making the industry a better place for everyone.”
Taking place in London on 28th October, the aim is to make the Women in Beer Awards an annual highlight for the beer industry. Designed as a celebration, networking opportunity, and platform to promote excellence, the event will welcome everyone connected to beer, whatever their gender.
The awards have already received overwhelming support from the industry, with only two classes left to sponsor, thanks to CAMRA, SIBA, Simpsons Malt, SSV, Charles Faram, Yakima Chief Hops, WHC Lab, and HIT Training.
Gillian Hough, vice-chair of CAMRA, said: “Celebrating and congratulating those nominated for the Women in Beer Awards is something really special and close to my heart.
“From managers, directors, consultants, owners, writers, teachers, journalists, judges, and campaigners, women are no longer ‘just’ a part of the industry, they are swaying opinion and driving trends as industry influencers.
“At CAMRA, we are proud to support and champion what the Women in Beer Awards stand for and welcome greater diversity across the beer and pub industry. To every nominee and winner, thank you for inspiring the next generation.”
Learn more about the categories and how to enter or nominate someone for an award here.
