Coles Liquor celebrated innovation, collaboration, and growth last week at its 2025 Supplier Forum, recognising the excellence of its suppliers across 12 categories.
Lion stood out from the crowd, receiving three awards for the second year in a row; Beer Supplier of the Year, Supply Chain Partner of the Year, and E-commerce Partner of the Year. Pernod Ricard was also awarded more than once, scooping up Spirits Supplier of the Year and Retail Media Partner of the Year.
Brown Family Wine Group clinched Wine Supplier of the Year and Campari Group received Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Supplier of the Year, both companies recognised for driving category growth through innovation.
Coles Liquor chief executive, Claire Lauber, applauded the suppliers for their pursuit of excellence in the industry.
“We’re only as strong as our suppliers, and we’re proud to work with more than 1200 supply partners that deliver drinks our customers can rely on for taste, quality and value,” said Lauber.
“From pioneering product innovations which push the boundaries of taste, to sustainability initiatives to reduce carbon emissions, we want to recognise our suppliers for their great partnership with Coles Liquor and for continually thinking outside the box to deliver excellence for our customers.”
The lineup of Coles Liquor 2025 Supplier Forum awardees includes:
- Beer Supplier of the Year – Lion
- Wine Supplier of the Year – Brown Family Wine Group
- Spirits Supplier of the Year – Pernod Ricard
- RTD Supplier of the Year – Campari Group
- Small Supplier of the Year – 80 Proof
- Supply Chain Partner of the Year – Lion
- Sustainability Partner of the Year – Hill-Smith Family Estates
- E-commerce Partner of the Year – Lion
- Retail Media Partner of the Year – Pernod Ricard
- Agency Partner of the Year – Medallia
- ELB Supplier of the Year – joint winners Marisco Vineyards & Brick Lane Brewing
- Product Launch of the Year – Asahi Beverages Hard Rated Lemon Lime Zero Sugar
