Winners to be announced at ceremony in London on 6th September.
July 3, 2024 – 67 Pall Mall, the private members’ wine club operating in London, Singapore, Hong Kong and Verbier, is delighted to announce the finalists for its inaugural Global Wine Communication Awards.
Following a fantastic response to the opening call for entries, the international judging panel went through a meticulous process to whittle the entries down to a maximum of five finalists in each category.
Richard Hemming MW, who is Head of Wine, Asia, for 67 Pall Mall, and who founded the awards explains:
“We received a total of 642 entries from 223 entrants across 23 countries. While the UK and the US comprised almost two-thirds of entries, there were sizeable contributions from Australia, France, South Africa, Singapore, Italy, New Zealand and Canada. Entries had been published on platforms including Instagram, Spotify, YouTube, TikTok, Substack and dozens of publications from personal blogs to national newspapers.”
Winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony in London on Friday, September 6th 2024. Visit 67awards.com to find links to the individual entries from each finalist.
67 PALL MALL GLOBAL WINE COMMUNICATOR AWARDS – THE FINALISTS
Best Wine Communicator in Audio
- Nicholas Toole, United States
- Brenna Quigley, United States
- Peter Richards, United Kingdom
- Samantha Cole-Johnson, United States
- Barbara Drew, United Kingdom
Best Wine Communicator in Short-Form Video
- Tom Gilbey, United Kingdom
- Jono Le Feuvre, South Africa
- Henna Bakshi, United States
- Brooke Martin, United States
- Alessandra Mastrantonio, United Kingdom
Best Wine Communicator in Long-Form Video
- Agnese Gintere, Latvia
- Emma Saclier Di Gregorio, France
- Peter Richards, United Kingdom
- Vincent Anter, United States
- André Hueston Mack, United States
Best Wine Communicator in Short-Form Writing
- Matt Walls, United Kingdom
- Sophie Thorpe, United Kingdom
- Tom Hewson, United Kingdom
- Nick Ryan, Australia
- Henry Jeffreys, United Kingdom
The Gusbourne Estate Award for Long-Form Writing
- Ed Merrison, Australia
- Malu Lambert, South Africa
- Henna Bakshi, United States
- Farrah Berrou, Lebanon
- Arnica Rowan, Canada
The Berkmann Award for Best All-Round Communicator (across all three disciplines)
- Barbara Drew, United Kingdom
- Amanda Barnes, Argentina
- Samantha Cole-Johnson, United States
For more information about the 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards, visit 67awards.com or contact Ben Smith, ben@freerunpr.co.uk or via +44 7876 835 752
Chair of the Judges, Elaine Chukan Brown, says:
“The quality of submissions was so high, we struggled to determine finalists. It has given me even greater enthusiasm for the future of wine communication to work through the various submissions. I am proud to be part of the effort and very proud to announce the finalists.”
Konstantin Baum MW, whose own YouTube channel has over 150,000 followers, adds:
“Communicating wine is challenging, but the whole industry benefits from people like the 67 Pall Mall Finalists, so we should thank them. At the same time, it is comforting to see these dozens of contenders reaching audiences across cultures and generations with their beautiful creations.”
Olly Smith, one of the UK’s best-known drinks personalities, says:
“The high standard across entries this year from all over the world is inspiring and makes judging all the more delightful and meticulous!”
The awards are free to enter, and the judges, as well as the three named above, were:
- Isis Daniel from Washington DC, better known as The Millennial Somm on social media.
- Natalie Wang, the founder and publisher of the authoritative Vino-Joy News in Hong Kong.
- Max Allen, a highly decorated wine writer both in Australia and around the world.
Richard Hemming says in conclusion:
“Earning a living from wine communication may not be getting any easier, but the standard of entries we received in our first year of the competition is testament to the quality and diversity of wine communication around the world. Hundreds of people continue to dedicate themselves to the craft; the 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards is our way of celebrating everyone that keeps wine communication in the prime of life.”
About 67 Pall Mall
Founded in 2015 in London, the idea for the 67 Pall Mall was envisioned when founder and wine collector Grant Ashton found that he had wanted to share his collection with like-minded people. Thus, the idea of the Club was born. 67 Pall Mall’s first Club in London opened in December 2015 and was the start of a group of premier private Members’ Clubs for wine lovers and fine dining. Along with the London flagship, the current portfolio of Clubs includes Verbier and Singapore, as well as En Primeur membership for cities without a physical Club, with the first city launched in Hong Kong. With upcoming Clubs in Melbourne, Bordeaux and Beaune opening in 2025, membership of 67 Pall Mall offers global access to these locations.
For more information about the 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards, visit 67awards.com or contact Ben Smith, ben@freerunpr.co.uk or via +44 7876 835 752
