The entry deadline for the Drinks Retailing Awards (DRAs) has been extended until Friday 14 August, giving independent retailers an extra week compared with the original deadline.

Similarly to previous years, categories include: Newcomer of the Year, Bar and Shop of the Year, Convenience Drinks Retailer of the Year, Beer & Cider Retailer of the Year, Drinks Retailer of the Year, Spirits Retailer of the Year, Wine Retailer of the Year, Champagne & Sparkling Wine Retailer of the Year, Regional Group of the Year, Specialist Online Drinks Retailer of the Year and Luxury Retailer of the Year.

The 2027 Drinks Retailing Awards also includes the newly launched Best Social Media Campaign prize, designed to celebrate innovation across digital platforms.

A final chance to enter the awards, the DRAs are free to enter for independent retailers, with a rigorous judging process set to take place after all applications are received.

As per tradition, finalists will be invited to attend the awards ceremony at The Dorchester Hotel in London. Here, guests will receive a three-course dinner as part of an evening celebrating the UK’s independent drinks retailing sector.

More information can be found on the website.