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FoodBev Media is thrilled to unveil the highly anticipated shortlist for the Global Water Drinks Awards 2025!
This year's entries showcase the phenomenal innovation, sustainability and quality driving the global water industry. The shortlist reflects the cutting edge of water development, from groundbreaking packaging and ethical sourcing to innovative new products and compelling marketing campaigns.
The FoodBev team sends huge congratulations to all the companies who have been shortlisted, recognised for their commitment to excellence.
Winners will be announced from 11-13 November at the Global Water Drinks Congress in Budapest, Hungary.
FoodBev would also like to extend sincere thanks to our esteemed judging panel, whose expertise was vital in navigating a highly competitive field to determine this outstanding shortlist.
Global Water Drinks Awards Shortlist
Aqua Carpatica
Best Brand Extension - Aqua Carpatica Flavours
Best in PET - Aqua Carpatica Natural Mineral Water
Best in Can - Aqua Carpatica Sparkling Mineral Water
Best Natural Sparkling Water - Aqua Carpatica Sparkling Natural Mineral Water
Best Natural Still Water - Aqua Carpatica Still Natural Mineral Water
Ball Corporation / Compagnie des Pyrénées
Best Brand Extension - Sant' Anna & Eau Neuve
Be Wtr
Best CSR Initiative - A Purpose-Driven Approach to Water
Premium Water - Redefining Premium Water for a Conscious Generation
Best Sustainability Initiative - Rethinking Water for a Sustainable Future
Britvic Ireland (part of Carlsberg Group)
Best Brand Extension - Ballygowan Hint of Fruit
Best Flavoured Water - Ballygowan Hint of Fruit
Charlie's Sparkling Water
Best Brand Extension - Charlie's Fibres
Best Functional Water - Charlie's Fibres
Best Flavoured Water - Charlie's Organics
Best in Can - Charlie's Organics
Best in Glass - Charlie's Organics
Best Packaging/Label Design - Charlie's Organics
Clearly Canadian
Best Premium Water - Clearly Sparkling Mineral 11oz Sparkling Water
Best Natural Sparkling Water - Clearly Sparkling Mineral 11oz Sparkling Water
Best Flavoured Water - Essence Grapefruit 11oz Sparkling Water
Best Flavoured Water - Essence Limon 11oz Sparkling Water
Best Flavoured Water - Mountain Blackberry 11oz Sparkling Water
Eira Water
Best Natural Sparkling Water - Eira Sparkling
Best Natural Still Water - Eira Still
Best in Glass - Eira Water
Best in PET - Eira Water
Best Marketing/Social Media Campaign - Eira Water
Best Packaging/Label Design - Eira Water
Gentlebrand
Best New Brand Water - Zelda Smartweight Water
HopWtr
Best Brand Extension - HopWtr Iced Tea & Lemonade
Icelandic Glacial
Best Packaging/Label Design - 750ml Slim Sportscap
Best in Glass - 750ml Sparkling Glass
Best in Glass - 750ml Still Glass
Best Marketing/Social Media Campaign - 'You Are What You Drink, Be Exceptional' featuring Julianne Hough
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group
Best in PET - Inikin No Label Changbai Mountain Natural Mineral Water
Best in Can - Inikin Volcano Natural Mineral Spring Moisturizing Spray
Jääde
Best Brand Extension - Jääde Sparkling Mineral Water
Jove Wellness
Best Functional Water - Jove Deep Hydration Water Alkaline pH 9.5+
Best in Can - Jove Deep Hydration Water Alkaline pH 9.5+
Best Marketing/Social Media Campaign - Jove Wellness
Lajthiza
Best Brand Extension - Natural Mineral Water, Carbonated Soft Drinks
Lofoten Arctic Water
Best in Can - Lofoten Arctic Water Aluminium Bottle
Best in Glass - Lofoten Arctic Water Glass Bottle
Best Natural Sparkling Water - Lofoten Arctic Water Sparkling Water
Best Natural Still Water - Lofoten Arctic Water Still Water
Nestle Water
Best Packaging/Label Design - Air Plane Bottle
Best in PET - Sohat Airplane bottle
O'cean Drinks
Best Packaging/Label Design - O’cean Plus – Wellness Water
Best Brand Extension - O'cean Fruit Water Zero Edition
Best Packaging/Label Design - O'cean Fruit Water Zero Edition
Best Marketing/Social Media Campaign - O'cean Fruit Water: High in Vitamin C, Higher on Prizes
One Water
Best New Brand Water - One Water - Canadian Rockies
Peridot
Best Functional Water - Naturally Alkaline Super-Premium Low Deuterium Ice Age Mineral Water
Best Natural Still Water - Naturally Alkaline Super-Premium Low Deuterium Ice Age Mineral Water
Best Premium Water - Naturally Alkaline Super-Premium Low-Deuterium Ice Age Mineral Water
QuenChill
Best Functional Water - Cozy Water
Best New Brand Water - Cozy Water
Tetra Pak & Cie
Best Sustainability Initiative - Tetra Top carton package with plant-based polymers
Best Packaging/Label Design - Water in carton package Tetra Top - Eau Neuve
Theoni
Best Natural Still Water - Theoni Natural Mineral Water
Best Packaging/Label Design - Theoni Natural Mineral Water *with Braille writing on the cap
Best Packaging/Label Design - Theoni Natural Mineral Water in Carton Box 2L
Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Beverages
Best Sustainability Initiative - Hawaiian Volcanic Water (OceanPlast Collection)
Water Plus Supplements
Best Functional Water - Water Plus Supplements
Yili
Best Brand Extension - QuanAi Baby
Each shortlisted entry will be recognised as either a Winner, Finalist or Commended. Results will be revealed at the Global Water Drinks Congress, and online here at foodbev.com.
The Global Water Drinks Congress 2025
Designed for industry leaders, suppliers, customers and advisers, the Congress offers attendees a complete overview of the latest market trends, developments, innovation and issues, alongside extensive networking opportunities.
The event will feature two days of conference sessions, a tour of Mattoni 1873’s Szentkirály bottling facility (the leading mineral water brand in Hungary), extensive networking opportunities, a gala industry dinner and presentation of the Global Water Drinks Awards 2025, highlighting the best in global water drinks innovation worldwide.
Leading international and regional manufacturers, industry suppliers and advisers will present on the latest market and strategic developments, as well as topical issues ranging from packaging and sustainability to water stewardship and innovation.
About FoodBev Awards
FoodBev Media awards schemes have been running for more than 20 years and are now recognised as the most credible and respected awards schemes to influence the international food and beverage industry.
For more information about our selection of awards programmes, please visit foodbevawards.com or email awards@foodbev.com.
