Submission
Deadline
June 30, 2026
Judging
Date
July 26, 2026
Winners
Announced
August 12, 2026
If your submissions earned Gold, Silver or Bronze Medal, you can use this section to order stickers. Get further 15% discount for 11 and above rolls.
*Please Note: USA Beer Ratings bottle stickers are subject to copyright, therefore you may not produce your own stickers. USA Beer Ratings is a registered trademark.
In order to purchase special medals please use the select box on the left menu to choose a medal group and see special medals in that group.
Get 50 U.S. beer companies selected for your brand and growth goals. The list will include a mix of importers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, beer specialists and hospitality buyers. Get 100 buyer names and emails, fit scores, selection reasoning and outreach insights. Export the data through CPGBuyerAI with one month of complimentary access.
Get a professionally filmed video of a judge or ambassador conducting a sit-down tasting at the event with the official backdrop, explaining your product’s tasting notes. You’ll receive an edited video with full rights to use. If you have multiple entries, your highest-scoring product will be selected automatically.
Get three high-quality professional photos of your product taken at the event with the official competition backdrop. Perfect for marketing, social media, promotions, and press releases. You'll receive fully edited images with full rights to use. If you have multiple entries, your highest-scoring product will be selected automatically.
One social media post each on the 3 official social media handles of USA Ratings. (Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook). We will reach out to you plan your caption and creative and on approval post it.
Our editor will write a dedicated feature about your brand, producer or product. The story can cover your journey, products, production philosophy, market positioning, people or key achievements. Once the article is published, our team will send you the live link so you can share it with buyers, customers and industry partners. If you would like any changes after publication, send them to our team and we will update the story for you.
A video call interview with your brand ambassador, winemaker, distiller, brewer or company representative, exploring your brand story and distribution goals. The edited video will be posted on the USA Ratings website, Beverage Trade Network YouTube channel and promoted across USA Ratings and Beverage Trade Network social media channels. Edited video of the podcast will also be sent to you. A great value package.
Your article will be published on the USA Ratings website and our USA media assets SommelierBusiness.com and BartenderBusiness.com. Social Media Post On Each Account Included. Our editor will reach out to you for the advertorial content.
Promote your award with a professionally designed Trade Marketing Pack, created by our design team and customized with your winning wine and medal. This high-resolution marketing bundle includes a professionally branded Sell Sheet, Case Card, Shelf Talker, Award Certificate, and Social Media Post Graphic (5 items total), ready to use for distributor presentations, retailer meetings, trade shows, sales visits, websites, email campaigns, and social media. No design work is required from your side —we create everything for you. After your purchase, our team will contact you to confirm which winning product you would like the pack designed for. If you would like Trade Marketing Packs created for multiple products, please increase the quantity accordingly.
If a professional bottle image is not available, our team will contact you to request one before designing your Trade Marketing Pack.
Book a private one-hour online consultation with a USA Wine Ratings expert to discuss your winning wine, pricing, packaging, market positioning, sales strategy, and route-to-market plan. Receive practical advice on growing distribution, reviewing your distributor and trade pitch, auditing your sales process, evaluating your sales and distribution plan, identifying gaps in your go-to-market strategy, and improving your approach to importers, distributors, retailers, and on-premise buyers. The session is tailored to your business and provides actionable recommendations to help increase listings and sales. After your purchase, our team will contact you to schedule your consultation at a mutually convenient time.
Promote your brand to a global audience of 50,000+ trade professionals with a dedicated newsletter sent by Beverage Trade Network. This includes importers, distributors, bartenders, sommeliers, and retail buyers not just from the USA but from around the world. It’s the perfect way to announce your recent win, launch a new product, or book meetings ahead of an upcoming trade show. Your feature will be sent from BTN’s official domain, and a design proof will be shared with you before it goes live. A great tool to build awareness and generate real leads across the international drinks trade.