Entries for the 2020 Beer Label Design Awards are now open. This is the third year that beer has been included in the awards and will be the first year that spirits producers can enter.

The motivation for the competition is to reward outstanding design as an influence on wine, beer and spirit purchases. All South African beer, wine and spirit producers, as well as design studios, are invited to enter.

Distinguished judges representing the various drinks sectors have been appointed along with judges with a background in design .

Beers will be judged in two categories: 1) single labels and 2) labels forming a series.

Wines will be judged in four categories: 1) under R80 a bottle; 2) over R80 a bottle; 3) over R500 a bottle and 4) labels forming a series.

Spirits will be judged in two categories: 1) single labels and 2) labels forming a series.

Visit Winemag.co.za to view details for the three label categories and to complete the entry form.

After official judging, finalists will then be displayed on Winemag.co.za for a set period to allow for consumer voting to determine a “People’s Choice” winner. The award ceremony takes place on 18 March 2020.

The entry form is available online, closing date is 19 February 2020.