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FoodBev Media is delighted to announce the winners of the Global Water Drinks Awards 2025!
The awards ceremony, held during the 22nd annual Global Water Drinks Congress, celebrated the companies and individuals redefining the global water industry through their commitment to innovation, sustainability and quality.
The winners were revealed live to delegates during the Congress Gala Dinner in Budapest, Hungary.
This highly anticipated event showcased groundbreaking products, sustainable practices and technological advancements shaping the future of water. From ethical sourcing and functional water innovations to revolutionary packaging solutions, the winners exemplify the very best in the category.
The awards were presented by Maxine Harle, events and partnerships manager at FoodBev Media. After a week of judging, the panel praised the exceptional standard of entries, noting their dedication to creativity, consumer well-being and environmental stewardship.
FoodBev Media extends heartfelt congratulations to all the winners, finalists, and commended products and companies who continue to push the boundaries of the water industry forward.
With entries from 18 countries, this year’s awards feature 14 winners, recognising the outstanding contributions of these pioneering brands and the bold, visionary teams driving them.
Global Water Drinks Awards Results
Best Tasting Products
Best Flavoured Water
WINNER Britvic Ireland, part of Carlsberg Group | Ballygowan Hint of Fruit
FINALIST Charlie's Sparkling Water | Charlie's Organics
FINALIST Clearly Canadian | Essence Grapefruit 11oz Sparkling Water
FINALIST Clearly Canadian | Mountain Blackberry 11oz Sparkling Water
COMMENDED Clearly Canadian | Essence Limon 11oz Sparkling Water
Best Functional Water
WINNER Jove Wellness | Jove Deep Hydration Water Alkaline pH 9.5+
FINALIST Charlie's Sparkling Water | Charlie's Fibres
FINALIST QuenCHill | Cozy Water
COMMENDED Peridot | Peridot Naturally Alkaline Super-Premium Low Deuterium Ice Age Mineral Water
COMMENDED Water Plus Supplements | Water Plus Supplements
Winner Jove Wellness - Jove Deep Hydration Water Alkaline pH 9.5+ Finalist Charlie's Sparkling Water - Charlie's Fibres Finalist QuenCHill.LTD - Cozy Water Commended PERIDOT - PERIDOT Naturally Alkaline Super-Premium Low Deuterium Ice Age Mineral Water Commended Water Plus Supplements Inc - Water Plus Supplements
Best Natural Sparkling Water
WINNER Lofoten Arctic Water | Lofoten Arctic Water Sparkling Water
FINALIST Aqua Carpatica | Aqua Carpatica Sparkling Natural Mineral Water
FINALIST Eira Water | Eira Sparkling
COMMENDED Clearly Canadian | Clearly Sparkling Mineral 11oz Sparkling Water
Winner LOFOTEN ARCTIC WATER AS - Lofoten Arctic Water Sparkling Water Finalist AQUA Carpatica - AQUA Carpatica Sparkling Natural Mineral Water Finalist EIRA Water - EIRA Sparkling Commended Clearly Canadian - Clearly Sparkling Mineral 11oz Sparkling Water
Best Natural Still Water
WINNER Eira Water | Eira Still
FINALIST Lofoten Arctic Water | Lofoten Arctic Water Still Water
FINALIST Peridot | Peridot Naturally Alkaline Super-Premium Low Deuterium Ice Age Mineral Water
FINALIST Theoni | Theoni Natural Mineral Water
COMMENDED Aqua Carpatica | Aqua Carpatica Still Natural Mineral Water
Winner EIRA Water - EIRA Still Finalist LOFOTEN ARCTIC WATER AS - Lofoten Arctic Water Still Water Finalist PERIDOT - PERIDOT Naturally Alkaline Super-Premium Low Deuterium Ice Age Mineral Water Finalist THEONI S.A. - THEONI Natural Mineral Water Commended AQUA Carpatica - AQUA Carpatica Still Natural Mineral Water
Best New Brand Water
WINNER One Water | One Water – Canadian Rockies
FINALIST QuenCHill | Cozy Water
COMMENDED Gentlebrand | Zelda Smartweight Water
Winner One Water - One Water - Canadian Rockies Finalist QuenCHill.LTD - Cozy Water Commended Gentlebrand - Zelda Smartweight Water
Best Premium Water
WINNER Peridot | Peridot Naturally Alkaline Super-Premium Low-Deuterium Ice Age Mineral Water
FINALIST Clearly Canadian | Clearly Sparkling Mineral 11oz Sparkling Water
COMMENDED Be Wtr | Be Wtr – Redefining Premium Water for a Conscious Generation
Winner PERIDOT - PERIDOT Naturally Alkaline Super-Premium Low-Deuterium Ice Age Mineral Water Finalist Clearly Canadian - Clearly Sparkling Mineral 11oz Sparkling Water Commended BE WTR SA - BE WTR – Redefining Premium Water for a Conscious Generation
Best Designs
Best Can Design
WINNER Aqua Carpatica | Aqua Carpatica Sparkling Mineral Water
FINALIST Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group | Inikin Volcano Natural Mineral Spring
FINALIST Jove Wellness | Jove Deep Hydration Water Alkaline pH 9.5+
FINALIST Lofoten Arctic Water | Lofoten Arctic Water Aluminium bottle
COMMENDED Charlie's Sparkling Water | Charlie's Organics
Winner AQUA Carpatica - AQUA Carpatica Sparkling Mineral Water Finalist INNER MONGOLIA YILI INDUSTRIAL GROUP CO., LTD. - INIKIN Volcano Natural Mineral Spring Finalist Jove Wellness - Jove Deep Hydration Water Alkaline pH 9.5+ Finalist LOFOTEN ARCTIC WATER AS - Lofoten Arctic Water Aluminium bottle Commended Charlie's Sparkling Water - Charlie's Organics
Best Glass Design
WINNER Icelandic Glacial | 750ml Still Glass
FINALIST Charlie's Sparkling Water | Charlie's Organics
FINALIST Icelandic Glacial | 750ml Sparkling Glass
FINALIST Lofoten Arctic Water | Lofoten Arctic Water Glass Bottle
COMMENDED Eira Water | Eira Water
Winner Icelandic Glacial - 750ml Still Glass Finalist Charlie's Sparkling Water - Charlie's Organics Finalist Icelandic Glacial - 750ml Sparkling Glass Finalist LOFOTEN ARCTIC WATER AS - Lofoten Arctic Water Glass Bottle Commended EIRA Water - EIRA Water
Best PET Design
WINNER Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group | Inikin No Label Changbai Mountain Natural Mineral Water
FINALIST Aqua Carpatica | Aqua Carpatica Natural Mineral Water
FINALIST Eira Water | Eira Water
COMMENDED Nestlé Water | Sohat Airplane bottle
Winner INNER MONGOLIA YILI INDUSTRIAL GROUP CO., LTD. - INIKIN No Label Changbai Mountain Natural Mi Finalist AQUA Carpatica - AQUA Carpatica Natural Mineral Water Finalist EIRA Water - EIRA Water Commended NESTLE WATER - Sohat Airplane bottle
Best Packaging/Label Design
WINNER Tetra Pak & Cie | Water in carton package Tetra Top – Eau Neuve
FINALIST Charlie's Sparkling Water | Charlie's Organics
FINALIST O'cean Drinks Private | O’cean Plus – Wellness Water
FINALIST O'cean Drinks Private | O'cean Fruit Water Zero Edition
FINALIST Theoni | Theoni Natural Mineral Water *with Braille writing on the cap
FINALIST Theoni | Theoni Natural Mineral Water in Carton Box 2-litre
COMMENDED Eira Water | Eira Water
COMMENDED Icelandic Glacial | 750ml Slim Sportscap
COMMENDED Nestlé Water | AIr plane bottle
Winner Tetra Pak & Cie SAS - Water in carton package Tetra Top - Eau Neuve Finalist Charlie's Sparkling Water - Charlie's Organics Finalist O'cean Drinks Private Limited - O’cean Plus – Wellness Water Finalist O'cean Drinks Private Limited - O'cean Fruit Water Zero Edition Finalist THEONI S.A. - Theoni Natural Mineral Water *with Braille writing on the cap Finalist THEONI S.A. - THEONI Natural Mineral Water in Carton Box 2L Commended EIRA Water - EIRA Water Commended Icelandic Glacial - 750ml Slim Sportscap Commended NESTLE WATER - AIr plane bottle
Best of Business
Best CSR Initiative
WINNER Be Wtr | Be Wtr – A Purpose-Driven Approach to Water
Best Marketing/Social Media Campaign
WINNER O'cean Drinks Private | O'cean Fruit Water: High in Vitamin C Higher on Prizes
FINALIST Eira Water | Eira Water
FINALIST Jove Wellness | Jove Wellness
COMMENDED Icelandic Glacial | 'You Are What You Drink, Be Exceptional' Featuring Julianne Hough
Winner O'cean Drinks Private Limited - O'cean Fruit Water: High in Vitamin C. Higher on Prizes Finalist EIRA Water - EIRA Water Finalist Jove Wellness - Jove Wellness Commended Icelandic Glacial - 'You Are What You Drink, Be Exceptional' Featuring Julianne Hough
Best Sustainability Initiative
WINNER Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Beverages | Hawaiian Volcanic Water (OceanPlast Collection)
FINALIST Be Wtr | Be Wtr – Rethinking Water for a Sustainable Future
FINALIST Tetra Pak & Cie | Tetra Top carton package with plant based polymers
Winner Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Beverages - Hawaiian Volcanic Water (OceanPlast® Collection) Finalist BE WTR SA - BE WTR – Rethinking Water for a Sustainable Future Finalist Tetra Pak & Cie SAS - Tetra Top carton package with plant based polymers
Best Brand Extension
WINNER Charlie's Sparkling Water | Charlie's Fibres
FINALIST Aqua Carpatica | Aqua Carpatica Flavours
FINALIST Ball Corporation / Compagnie des Pyrénées | Sant' Anna and Eau Neuve
FINALIST Jääde – Finnish Mineral Water | Jääde Sparkling Mineral Water
FINALIST O'cean Drinks Private | O'cean Fruit Water Zero Edition
FINALIST Yili | QuanAi Baby
COMMENDED Britvic Ireland part of Carlsberg Group | Ballygowan Hint of Fruit
COMMENDED Hop Wtr | Hop Wtr Iced Tea and Lemonade
COMMENDED Lajthiza Invest sha | Natural Mineral Water, Carbonated Soft Drinks
Winner Charlie's Sparkling Water - Charlie's Fibres Finalist AQUA Carpatica - AQUA Carpatica Flavours Finalist Ball Corporation / Compagnie des Pyrénées - Sant' Anna & Eau Neuve Finalist JÄÄDE - Finnish Mineral Water - JÄÄDE Sparkling Mineral Water Finalist O'cean Drinks Private Limited - O'cean Fruit Water Zero Edition Finalist Yili - QuanAi Baby Commended Britvic Ireland part of Carlsberg Group - Ballygowan Hint of Fruit Commended HOPWTR - HOPWTR Iced Tea & Lemonade Commended Lajthiza Invest sha - Natural Mineral Water, Carbonated Soft Drinks
Congratulations to each and every product!
The 2025 judging panel
Silvia Stefanuca Water Sommelier Pat Eckert Managing Director, FINE LIQUIDS 
Ruriko Suzuki Director, Japan Aqua Sommelier Association / Chief Instructor, Aquademia 
Michael Cervin Author 
Rafaela Sousa News Reporter, FoodBev Media 
Arthur von Wiesenberger Executive Producer & host of the award-winning television series, AnimalZone
We extend our sincere gratitude to our independent and esteemed judging panel. Their collective expertise, insight and dedication were fundamental to the robust judging process, ensuring the integrity and high standard of the Global Water Drinks Awards. Their commitment was crucial in evaluating the highly competitive field and accurately determining this year's outstanding winners.
About FoodBev Awards
FoodBev Media awards schemes have been running for more than 20 years and are now recognised as the most credible and respected awards schemes to influence the international food and beverage industry.
For more information about our selection of awards programmes, please visit foodbevawards.com or email awards@foodbev.com.
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