Wine Paris Organizers Announce Start of Applications for the V d’Or Awards 2026
From February 10 to 12, 2026, Paris will host Europe’s leading exhibition – Wine Paris, which is a nominee for the Wine Travel Awards. The exhibition is organized by Vinexposium. Within the framework of Wine Paris, the V d’Or Awards ceremony will take place – another key event by Vinexposium.
The V d’Or Awards support bold ideas and solutions that help the wine and spirits industry adapt to modern challenges such as climate change and evolving consumer demands.
The V d’Or Awards are the tangible expression of our commitment to the future of a sustainable and responsible global wine and spirits sector,”says Rodolphe Lameyse, CEO of Vinexposium.
Participants in the V d’Or Awards can include producers, brands, marketing agencies, and other professionals from around the world. Submitted projects must have been implemented and achieved significant results since January 2024. Applications are free of charge. The deadline for submissions is October 2, 2025.
In 2026, the awards will be presented in three categories:
• Sustainability: one prize each for wine and spirits
• Education and Knowledge Transfer: one prize each for wine and spirits
• Innovation
Regarding Wine Paris 2026 itself – new countries and regions are expected to participate, including India, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Morocco, highlighting the growing interest in the wine industry in these areas. Some countries from Eastern Europe and the Caucasus will organize collective exhibition spaces for the first time, bringing together producers and brands from the region.
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