2024 Santé Wine & Spirits International Awards

NEW Registration deadline: May 31st.

Join us at the prestigious Santé Wine & Spirits International Awards as we celebrate the very best in the industry. Santé Media Group has a 28-year history of excellence in publishing and recognizing achievements and innovations in the hospitality industry.

Key dates:

• The deadline to register is May 31st.: Register now. Products must arrive at our facilities by June 15th., 2024.

• June 20th: Judging

• June (TBD): Public tasting and judging

• June (end): Winners announced

Our Annual Awards differ from others in the industry because the wine and spirits are judged not only by restaurant managers and owners but also by a diverse selection of food and beverage enthusiasts, ensuring a well-rounded perspective on the products being evaluated.

This year, the Santé Wine & Spirits International Awards will take place over a series of days, allowing ample time for evaluation and celebration. During the day, esteemed hospitality professionals will meticulously judge the wines and spirits, as they bring their expertise and experience to the table. In the evening, the public will vote on their favorite products, as they explore and discover new flavors, enjoy delectable food pairings, and captivating entertainment.

“Both our on-premise and retail customers are impressed by our Santé Awards.”

– Patrick Durbin, Founder, Sea Bird Wines

New Categories

We have expanded our awards to include exciting new categories. In addition to the traditional wine varietals and spirit types, this year’s awards will include Sustainable Products, Ready to Drink (RTD), NoLo Alcohol, Sake, Wine Label Designs, and Best Bottle Design. To showcase exceptional products, we have dedicated specific categories to products from regions such as Croatia, Bulgaria, Spain, and New York State.

A Public Tasting Event and People’s Choice Awards

The awards evening tasting event will be held at historic and picturesque Beacon, New York. Nestled in the southern part of the Hudson Valley, this enchanting city provides the perfect backdrop for a night of celebration, including entertainment, wine, and tapas.

Conveniently located just a short train ride away from New York City, Beacon offers a unique escape from the bustling city and immerses guests in the rich cultural heritage of the area.

Public Auction and Social Benefit

The evening will be capped by a public auction of the wine lots. All proceeds benefit Theodora Africa.  

Theodora Africa is a unique social impact project using the power of an outsourcing business model to facilitate African women escaping sex work. 

Theodora Africa uses a demand-based model to lift African women out of the sex trade, transforming them through training and real work, while providing highly in-demand virtual services in developed markets, where individuals and small businesses have difficulty finding reasonably priced and reliable professional assistance.

Women who are part of Theodora Africa, immediately begin earning wages that put them in the middle class, 2 to 3 times the average woman’s wage in their country. They become solid contributing members of their community. They become owners of their business through an Employee Ownership Plan.

The donation proceeds of the Santé Wine & Spirits International Awards go toward helping more African women escape the trap of sex work.

Previous Winners of Santé Awards

Some of the most illustrious wine and spirts brands have won and been featured by Santé Magazine. Over the years they have grown and flourished – some are household names today partially thanks to the coverage by Santé Magazine.

Our salute goes out to these brands and the thousands more who have graced our pages.

Benefits for Entrants

By entering the Santé Wine & Spirits International Awards, you will not only gain recognition for your exceptional product but also receive valuable exposure. Your product will be reviewed and published in Santé Magazine, reaching an audience of over 200,000 passionate food and beverage enthusiasts. Furthermore, your product will be tasted by influential hospitality professionals who are key decision-makers for their organizations. This presents an invaluable opportunity to showcase your brand and build relationships within the industry.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary event. Join us at the Santé Wine & Spirits International Awards and let your product shine among the very best. Register now and seize the opportunity to have your product experienced by the discerning palates of our esteemed judges and the dedicated food and beverage enthusiasts who shape the market.

What Entrants Receive

• All entrants will be reviewed and published in Santé Magazine, reaching 200,000 food and beverage enthusiasts.
• Your product will be tasted by key hospitality professionals who are decision-makers for their hospitality, on-premise organizations. Detailed tasting notes will be published.
• Your product will be experienced by food and beverage enthusiasts who are influencers in the market. They will vote on your products.
• Local news will be invited to cover the event, potentially reaching over 2.3 million Hudson Valley residents.

In its 28th year, Santé provides concise, authoritative, award-winning editorials on food, beverage, equipment, and management. Santé produces content by experienced hospitality professionals who share insights and inspirations about the hospitality experience.

Judges

Professional judges are selected for their role in making purchase decisions for a hospitality organization such as a restaurant, bar, or hotel. Tastings are conducted double-blind so neither the pourer nor the judges know what is being tasted.

Consumer food and beverage enthusiasts will vote in the same categories during the evening taste-around.

How to Enter

1. Click on the product categories (Wine, Spirits, or RTD) that you are entering below.
2. After you have paid, you will be instructed on how to send your products. We require three 750ml bottles per entry.

Questions?

Please send questions via our contact form.

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Enter Now

Early entrants will gain more exposure by having products reviewed and posted on Santé Magazine. Enter now!