The finalists for the 2019 Global Bottled Water Awards have been published. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony held at the iconic Burj Al Arab on 9 October, during the 16th Global Bottled Water Congress in Dubai.

The awards are organised by global food and drink experts Zenith Global with support from category sponsors AF Compressors, Guala Closures Group, Reflective Shopper, Sidel and WET Group (Beverages). This year’s awards attracted 120 entries from 23 countries across 6 continents.

The Finalists

Best Natural Still Water – sponsored by Sidel 

• A.L.B Spa – Smeraldina Natural Mineral Water
• Cedea Srl – Dolomites’ Luxury Mineral Water
• Ice Age Water Ltd – Vellamo
• Lofoten Arctic Water AS – Lofoten Arctic Water
• Thunderbird Spirit Water – Thunderbird Spirit Water

Best Natural Sparkling Water

• A.L.B Spa – Smeraldina Natural Sparkling Mineral Water
• AQUAGEN Europe BV – AQUAGEN Deep Ocean Sparkling Water
• Cedea Srl – Dolomites’ Luxury Sparkling Mineral Water
• Lofoten Arctic Water AS – Lofoten Arctic Sparkling Water

Best Flavoured Water – sponsored by WET Group (Beverages)

• AQUAGEN Europe BV – AQUAGEN Deep Ocean Sparkling Water
• Danone – Font Vella Levité Limón Zero
• Danone – Fonter Lemon-Lime
• Flow Alkaline Spring Water – Flow organic cucumber + mint flavoured water

Best Functional Water

• Essentia Water – Essentia Water
• Knjaz Miloš – Aqua Viva Vitamin  
• Siete Cuarenta Natural S.L. – REFIX Atlantic Sea Water
• Vitness – Vitness Collagen Water  
• WET Group (Beverages) – WECAN Alkaline CBD Water

Best Can

• IDS Borjomi International – Borjomi The Best Festive Design
• Life Water – The Life Water Can
• Acqua Minerale San Benedetto – San Benedetto Mineral Water in a Can

Best Carton

• A.L.B Spa – Smeraldina Water Box  
• JUST Goods, Inc – JUST Water
• Stiftsquelle – LANDPARK BIO-QUELLE

Best Glass

• A.L.B Spa – Smeraldina Griffe
• Cedea Srl – Cedea Luxury Mineral Water
• Lofoten Arctic Water AS – Lofoten Arctic Water
• Thunderbird Spirit Water – Thunderbird Spirit Water

Best PET – sponsored by AF Compressors

• A.L.B Spa – Smeraldina Natural Mineral Water
• Carpathian Springs – AQUA Carpatica
• Danone – Lanjarón 100 RPET
• Essentia Water – Essentia Water
• Hijos de Rivera S.A.U  – Cabreiroá 1L 50% recycled PET

Best Packaging/Label Design

• A.L.B Spa – Smeraldina Griffe  
• Cedea Srl – Dolomites’ Luxury Mineral Water
• Hijos de Rivera S.A.U – Cabreiroá Minions  
• IDS Borjomi International – Borjomi The Best Festive Design  
• King Island Cloud Juice Pty Ltd – King Island Cloud Juice 750ml  
• Lofoten Arctic Water AS – Lofoten Arctic Sparkling Water  
• Thunderbird Spirit Water – Thunderbird Spirit Water  

Best Cap/Closure

• Danone – Lanjarón Tethered Cap  
• Essentia Water – Essentia Water  
• Lofoten Arctic Water AS – Lofoten Arctic Sparkling Water  
• Varahi Ltd – ISKA Still Natural Mineral Water

Best Marketing/Social Media Campaign – sponsored by Reflective Shopper Worldwide

• Danone – Font Vella Gamers
• Essentia Water – Essentia Water
• Flow Alkaline Spring Water – Flow Alkaline Spring Water
• JUST Goods, Inc – JUST Water Australia Launch
• VOSS Water – VOSS’ #LiveEveryDrop

Best CSR Initiative – Sponsored by Guala Closures Group

• Sociedade Águas Vumba, SA – Vumba Mountain Reforestation Project  
• EARTH Concepts – EARTH Water
• Goodwill Water – Goodwill Water  
• Thunderbird Spirit Water – Thunderbird Spirit Water  

Best Technology Innovation  

• Birštono Mineraliniai Vandenys – Eco Pack by Akvile  
• Danone – Font Vella Coach2o
• WET Group (Beverages) – Activated Enhancement System  

Best New Brand/Brand Extension 

• alkalife – alkalife Naturally Alkaline Mineral Water