Welcome to the 2026 Australian Cider Awards!
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We have an amazing line up of judges this year, including Max Allen as chair and International guest judge Lee Reeve from Japan.
Judging will be held on October 6th and 7th at William Angliss Institute in Melbourne.
The Awards dinner will be held on October 15th at Rydges World Square in Sydney.
Below you can find links to all the up to date information - if you have any additional questions please be in touch.
Get to know your 2026 JUDGES
Chief Judge
Max Allen
Wine & drinks Writer
Panel Chairs
Vanessa Altman (sa) |
Tim Jones (TAS) |
Judges
Ren Delongarno (VIC)
Patrick Gardner (VIC) |
REN DELONGARNO (VIC) |
Lee Reeve (Japan) |
Norman Lever (VIC) |
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Associate Judges
Camilla Humphries (VIC) |
Katrina Vasquez (VIC) |
The Australian Cider Awards would not be possible without the support of our wonderful sponsors! If you are interested in getting involved be in touch and we can send you information on our various sponsorship packages.
