Congratulations 2025 Awardees!
The following members will be recognized and celebrated at Brewing Summit 2025. The award ceremony will be part of the Master Brewers Society Update session on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
How to Nominate
Recognize excellence and nominate a fellow colleague for one of these Master Brewers awards. Please review award criteria, eligibility, and past awardees prior to submitting a nomination. Self nominations are not accepted.
Award of Honor: recognizes esteemed members of Master Brewers for their substantial contributions to brewing science, technology, or operations, which have positively impacted the Association. While recipients are not required to have made contributions in all of these areas, the award acknowledges the significance of their achievements, even if their impact is concentrated in a single field. Nominees for the award must be current Master Brewers members in good standing.
Award of Merit: recognizes an individual that has made an outstanding contribution to the brewing industry. Membership in Master Brewers is not required for nominees.
Distinguished Life Service: recognizes Master Brewers members who have provided sustained and exceptional lifetime commitment and service to the Association. Nominees for the award must be current Master Brewers members in good standing.
Nomination Deadline
Nominations for the Award of Honor, Award of Merit, and Distinguished Life Service awards are accepted through March 15 of each year (except during World Brewing Congress years when no award ceremony is held).
Review and Selection
The Nominations Committee reviews and submits their recommendations to the Executive Committee for final approval. Those selected to receive an award will be notified by the Nominating Committee Chair typically mid-May. Awardees will be recognized and celebrated during the award ceremony at the Master Brewers Conference.
Honorary Life Membership
Master Brewers Honorary Life Membership may be bestowed by the Association upon individuals who have distinguished themselves in the advancement of the Association, the art of brewing, or the interest thereof, upon recommendation of the Board of Governors, by majority vote of the Board.
