Seltzer Nation Awards - Seltzer Nation

Awards 2024

credibility
Comes Standard

As the #1 news and reviews website dedicated solely to the seltzer and RTD beverage space, your Seltzer Nation medal and award will bring you unparalleled credibility when marketing your brand. Here are some key facts about Seltzer Nation:

The most plentiful source of high-quality hard seltzer & RTD content
70% traffic growth year-over-year
17,000+ keywords ranked on Google
1,500+ keywords ranked in the Top 3 positions
A large and loyal following of seltzer/RTD fans
Weekly news, product reviews, executive interviews, and more
95% of audience is US-based

Optimized Reviews available

We are pleased to offer optimized reviews for all brands. While a standard entry consists of potential medals and awards only, Optimized Reviews will add a professionally written, permanent review to our site. Any existing reviews currently on Seltzer Nation will remain. Optimized reviews will begin publishing prior to award announcements and then be updated with applicable award information after April 10, 2024.

500+ words, search optimized
Weekly news, product reviews, executive interviews, and more
Outbound link to your website
Social media posts on Seltzer Nation accounts
A feature in our monthly newsletter

Exclusive
Benefits

All medal and award winners will be granted exclusive access to high-resolution imagery to help promote their status as as winners of the 2024 Seltzer Nation Awards. In addition, Seltzer Nation will offer promotional opportunities through our website and social media channels. These opportunities will be offered based on your brand’s goals and our available inventory of advertising space.

"Best Of"Awards

For 2023, Seltzer Nation will be awarding various ‘Best Of’ awards which are separate and unique from the flavor competitions and medals. Each entry is eligible for an award in the applicable categories below.

Traditional

Wine-Based

Vodka-Based

Tequila-Based

Rum-Based

Spirits-Based RTD (Other)

Organic

Hard Coffee

High ABV (7%+)

Package Design

CBD/THC Infused

Seasonal Flavor

Hard Energy Drink

Flavor Combination

Hard Tea

Other Specialty Seltzer

Flavor Competition

Flavor competitions will run independent of primary beverage categories, meaning the winner of each flavor competition might be a hard seltzer or it could be spirits-based. Seltzer Nation reserves the right to not recognize a specific flavor category winner depending on the quality of submissions received.

Acai
Apple
Berry
Blackberry
Blood Orange
Blueberry
Cherry
Chili
Citrus
Coconut
Cola
Cranberry
Cucumber
Dragon Fruit
Fruit Punch
Grape
Grapefruit
Guava
Hibiscus
Honeydew
Jalapeño
Juniper
Kiwi
Lemon
Lemonade
Lime
Mango
Mint
Orange
Papaya
Passion Fruit
Peach
Pear
Pineapple
Pomegranate
Pomelo
Raspberry
Rosé
Rosemary
Starfruit
Strawberry
Tangerine
Tea
Tomato
Vanilla
Watermelon
Yuzu
Other

Meet Our Judges

Claudine Raschi
Co-founder and lead tester at Seltzer Nation, has sampled and tested more than seven hundred hard seltzers and canned cocktails. In her fourth year at the Seltzer Nation Awards, she brings unparalleled expertise in hard seltzers, fermented malt beverages, spirit-based seltzers, and ready-to-drink cocktails.

Kira Collins

A two-time Seltzer Nation Awards judge, broke barriers as the first female round winner of Matt Madness, the grueling spirits palate competition. Beyond co-hosting “Seltzer Nation” and “The Whiskey Channel Dotcom” on YouTube, she selects unique single-barrel whiskey offerings for exclusive groups.

David Collins

A returning Seltzer Nation Awards judge, reached the semi-finals at Matt Madness 2023. With over three years of spirits reviewing under his belt, he co-hosts “Seltzer Nation” and “The Whiskey Channel Dotcom” on YouTube and serves as a spirits consultant and distributor, celebrated for his discerning palate and wit.

Rita Walsh

Abeverage industry authority, arrives at the Seltzer Nation Awards with a pulse on market trends. In her second year as Seltzer Nation’s Editor-in-Chief, Rita has interviewed the movers and shakers in the industry and crafted over 150 articles. Beyond her writing contributions, she’s edited hundreds of articles, listicles, and reviews.

Timeline

Feb 16, 2024
Entry Deadline

April 10, 2024
Winners Announced

FAQ

What is the difference between medals and awards?

Medals will be awarded to any beverage that meets the various rating thresholds required for Platinum, Double Gold, Gold, or Silver. Awards will be given to the overall winner of each flavor competition, as well as the overall winner of each ‘Best Of” category.

We have a very unique flavor combination. Which flavor category should we select?

As long as one of the flavors in your combination matches a flavor category, you can choose that flavor. If none of your flavors match a flavor category, please choose the “other” flavor category.

How many cans do we need to submit for each entry?

Please send us at least 3 cans for every entry. Please exercise care when submitting your cans to avoid potential damage in transit.

Do we need to include additional paperwork with our shipment?

As long as your online entry matches the naming convention/branding of your beverage packaging, there is no need to include additional paperwork with your shipment.

Where do we send our product submissions?

Please send your submissions to:
Seltzer Nation
19321 US HWY 19N, Suite 605
Clearwater, FL 33764