Women in Beer Awards® - Discover the winners of our 1st awards!

The sold-out inaugural Women in Beer® Awards took place on the 28th of October 2025 at Eko Brewery and Taproom in London, celebrating the women shaping the beer industry.

All of our awards are open to anyone who lives and/or works in the Uk and identifies as a woman, regardless of background, age, or role within the beer industry. Whether working professionally, independently, or as a volunteer, these awards aim to celebrate and uplift women's contributions across all areas of beer.

By showcasing the women who shape and support the beer industry, we’re helping to rebalance gender representation and drive lasting change.

Our categories

Winners 2025

Brewer of the Year - Sponsored by SIBA

Kate Hyde - Hand Brew Co.

Rising Star Award - Sponsored by Simpsons Malt

Lucy Stevens - Closet Brewing

Communicator of the Year - Sponsored by Crisp Malt and The Malt Miller LTD

Joanne Love

Entrepreneur of the Year - Sponsored by Charles Faram

Highly Commended - Elizabeth Townsend - Kerroo Brewing
Winner - Lily Waite-Marsden - Queer Brewing

Beer Expert of the Year - Sponsored by Yakima Chief Hops

Christina Wade

Mentor of the Year - Sponsored by The Keg Warehouse

Dawn Maskell - International Centre for Brewing and Distilling at Heriot-Watt University

Industry Champion of the Year - Sponsored by SSV Limited

Lucy Do - The Dodo Micropub

Beer Creative of the Year - Sponsored by WHC Lab

Charlotte Waite-Marsden - Queer Brewing

Hospitality Leader of the Year - Sponsored by Hit Training

Joanna Whalley - Wigan Central

Women in Beer 2025 - Industry Icon (judge’s choice) - sponsored by CAMRA

Melissa Cole