Paramount Liquor has celebrated the people and partners driving growth, innovation and momentum across Australia’s liquor and hospitality landscape at its 2025 Awards held in Queenstown, New Zealand.
The awards were part of Paramount’s annual conference, which had the ‘Faster Smarter Together’ theme, reflecting reflected Paramount’s focus on agility, data-led intelligence and innovation.
“The Paramount Awards are about more than recognition. This is a moment to celebrate all of our partners and people that drive this together momentum,” said Nathan Rowe, CEO of Paramount Liquor. “They are a reflection of the collaboration, ambition and shared drive that power our industry forward, and a celebration of the work we do together to create lasting value for venues, suppliers and customers.”
This year’s conference theme of growth underpinned the celebrations. Each award highlighted contributions that accelerated industry progress — from strengthening customer relationships to delivering bold innovation, reshaping collaboration and unlocking new potential in a rapidly evolving market.
The awards recognised both Paramount’s internal team, nominated by peers for living and working by the company’s values, and the suppliers whose partnerships have delivered innovation and growth milestones over the past year. Together, they represent the enduring relationships and shared achievements that continue to move the sector forward.
“Our values guide how we work, how we grow, and how we deliver for our customers and suppliers,” said Leigh, CEO of Paramount Liquor Retail. “These awards recognise the people and teams who make an extraordinary impact every day and bring our shared ambitions to life.”
Award Winners 2025
- Customer Champion: Daniel Pace – National Festival and Events Manager
- Most Improved Supplier: Lion
- Greatest Impact: James Wasley – Brand Partnerships Manager and Julian D’Aprano – Senior Project Manager – Paramount Retail
- Category Performance: Moët Hennessy
- Best Field Engagement: Red Bull
- Best New Product: Aquafab
- Best Performing Brand Campaign: Aperol Spritz to the Australian Open
- Fastest Growing Supplier: Asahi Beverages
- Supplier Account Manager of the Year: Darren Miller, National Account Manager Wholesale – William Grant & Sons
- Field Salesperson of the Year: Devyn McLeod – Key Account Manager
- Paramount Connect Salesperson of the Year: Morgan Glazebrook – Portfolio Manager
- Digital Salesperson of the Year: Jenny Flores – Customer Solutions Manager
- Supplier of the Year: Sazerac
- MVP On Premise: Eloise Newbrook – National Technology Manager
- MVP Retail – In Loving Memory of Tait Micallef: Will Hornridge – Head of Retail Operations
- Sales Team of the Year: New South Wales