Label Design Awards entries are open

The Label Design Awards has opened entries for the 2020 instalment of the competition. Submissions may be made in three label categories: wine, beer and spirits.

The competition aims to reward outstanding design as an influence on wine, beer and spirits purchases and all South African wine, beer and spirits producers as well as design studios are invited to enter by the deadline of 19 February 2020. An entry fee depending on category applies.

•Wines will be judged in four categories: 1) under R80 a bottle; 2) over R80 a bottle; 3) over R500 a bottle and 4) labels forming a series - no price constraints.
•Beers will be judged in two categories: 1) single labels and 2) labels forming a series.
•Spirits will be judged in two categories: 1) single labels and 2) labels forming a series.

Wine, beer and spirits must be produced in South Africa; commercially available, and the minimum stock requirement is 50 six-bottle cases. Each entry must be accompanied by a 150-word creative rationale.

The entry form is available online, closing date for entries is 19 February 2020.