2022 Global Water Drinks Awards finalists announced
The finalists for the 2022 Global Water Drinks Awards have been published today. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on Wednesday 9 November, during the 19th Global Water Drinks Congress in Evian.
The 8th annual awards are organised by food and drink experts Zenith Global with support from category sponsors ICE Water Management and Sidel.
Celebrating excellence and innovation across all sectors of the global packaged water industry, the shortlist was drawn from over 150 entries worldwide.
The Finalists
Best Natural Still Water
- Awa Solar - Awa Solar Water
- Cedea Srl - Cedea The Mineral Water from the Dolomites Mountains
- Concept Drinks B.V. - Drydock Water
- Icelandic Glacial Water - Icelandic Glacial Natural Spring Water
- Splendor Water - Splendor Volcanic Artesian Water
Best Natural Sparkling Water
- RARE Waters - Rare Natural Mineral Sparkling Water
- Awa Solar - Awa Solar Water
- Cedea Srl - Cedea The Mineral Water from the Dolomites Mountains
- Clearly Canadian - Clearly Canadian Clearly Sparkling
- Quest Beverages - Calm & Stormy
- Solan De Cabras - Solan de Cabras Con Gas
Best Flavoured Water
- 3 Guys Ltd - VIBE Sparkling Water
- Charlie's Natural B.V. - Charlie's Organics
- Ikaffe Partner Co Ltd - Chilleme (Fruit Vinegar Sparkling Water)
- Jamu Wild Water - Jamu Wild Water
- Quest Beverages - Calm & Stormy
- Sanzo - Sanzo Sparkling Water
Best Functional Water
- Bossa Nova Beverage Company - Bossa Nova
- Ikaffe Partner Co Ltd - Chilleme (Fruit Vinegar Sparkling Water)
- Kızılay İçecek San. ve Tic. A.Ş. - Kızılay Sparkling Mineral Water Rich in Magnesium
- Nirvana Water Sciences - Nirvana HMB + Vitamin D3
- NORBECO AS - hydra.sci Collagen Water
Best CBD Water
- CENTR Brands - CENTR 30mg & CENTR 30mg Sugar Free
- Common - Common Water (22mg CBD)
- Juicy Beverage Co LLC - CBD Water
Best Hard Seltzer
- Craft Brands Spain SL - Skläiff Crafted Hard Seltzer
- High Water - High Water Hard Seltzer
- Juicy Beverage Co LLC - Hard Seltzer
- Ôbe - Ôbe Hard Seltzer
Best New Brand
- Ikaffe Partner Co Ltd - Chilleme (Fruit Vinegar Sparkling Water)
- Jamu Wild Water - Jamu Wild Water
- PepsiCo - Soulboost Brand Launch
- Sanzo - Sanzo Sparkling Water
- The Coca-Cola Company - AHA
Best Brand Extension
- Flow Alkaline Spring Water - Flow Alkaline Spring Water
- Lajthiza Invest Sh.A - Lajthiza Invest Sh.A
- Nirvana Water Sciences - Nirvana HMB + Vitamin D3
- Primo Water Corporation- Primo Plus
- Solan De Cabras - Solan de Cabras
- The Coca-Cola Company - Smartwater
Best New Water Concept
- Awa Solar - Awa Solar Water
- Charlie's Natural B.V. - Charlie's Organics
- iCOOP Natural Dream - Natural Dream Deep Sea Water
- Ikaffe Partner Co Ltd - Chilleme (Fruit Vinegar Sparkling Water)
- LY Company Group - Aqualy - City in Brick!
- Nirvana Water Sciences - Nirvana HMB + Vitamin D3
Best in Can
- Awa Solar - Awa Solar Water
- Jamu Wild Water - Jamu Wild Water
- Quest Beverages - Calm & Stormy
- Sanzo - Sanzo Sparkling Water
Best in Carton
- Aqua Nobel of Sweden AB - Aqua Nobel Natural Alkaline Spring Water
- Flow Alkaline Spring Water - Flow Alkaline Spring Water
- Havarys Inc - HAVARY'S
- Lajthiza Invest Sh.A - Lajthiza Premium Water
- NOBL Thirst Ltd - NOBL WATR
Best in Glass
- Cedea Srl - Cedea The Mineral Water from the Dolomites Mountains
- Clearly Canadian - Clearly Canadian Clearly Sparkling
- PepsiCo - Evervess Redesign
- Solan De Cabras - Solan de Cabras
- Splendor Water - Splendor Volcanic Artesian Water
Best in PET
- RARE Waters - RARE Spring Water
- Nirvana Water Sciences - Nirvana HMB + Vitamin D3
- Sidel - 1SKIN
- Splendor Water - Splendor Volcanic Artesian Water
- Welldrinks - Qwell Collagen Water
Best Packaging/Label Design
- Cedea Srl - Cedea The Mineral Water from the Dolomites Mountains
- Charlie's Natural B.V. - Charlie's Organics
- Gentlebrand - Arya
- Gentlebrand - Zelda
- Quest Beverages - Calm & Stormy
- Yili Group - INKIN Volcanic Mineral Water
Best Technology Innovation
- Awa Solar - Awa Solar Water
- BE WTR - BE WTR
- Nirvana Water Sciences - Nirvana HMB + Vitamin D3
- Primo Water Corporation - Primo On The Go Hydration Stations
- Welldrinks - Qwell Collagen Water
Best Marketing/Social Media Campaign
- Charlie's Natural B.V. - Charlie's Organics
- Chuan Sin Sdn Bhd - Spritzer
- Primo Water Corporation - Mey Eden: The Taste of Water
- Solan De Cabras - Solan De Cabras
- The Coca-Cola Company - Smartwater
- Yili Group - INIKIN, a gift from the volcano
Best CSR Initiative
- BE WTR - BE WTR
- Glastonbury Spring Water Company Ltd - Glastonbury Spring Water
- Primo Water Corporation - Mey Eden Women Empowerment Special Edition
- Primo Water Corporation - Book of ESG
- Soul Water BV - Soul Water
The 19th Global Water Drinks Congress will be held on 8-10 November in Evian, France. Full programme and booking details are available online at www.zenithglobal.com/events/gwdc2022, with concessions for start-ups or company groups. For further information, contact events@zenithglobal.com.
Notes for editors
Matilda Grove, Awards Marketing Executive, Zenith Global Ltd
7 Kingsmead Square, Bath BA1 2AB, United Kingdom
t +44 (0)1225 327900 e mgrove@zenithglobal.com w zenithglobal.com