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The winners of the 2018 Global Bottled Water Awards have been announced at a Gala Dinner during the 15th Global Bottled Water Congress in Evian. The awards were organised by global food and drink experts Zenith Global, with the support of category sponsors Ardagh Group, Bericap, ICE Water Management, Sidel and Tetra Pak. The entries demonstrated creativity, innovation, marketing, community initiative and environmental practice across 12 categories.

Best Natural Still Water – sponsored by Sidel

Highlands Beverages Pty Ltd – Highlands Beverage Still Water

Best Natural Sparkling Water
Winner: Hijos de Rivera S.A.U – Magma Cabreiroá 1L Glass

Best Flavoured Water – sponsored by Ardagh Group
Winner: Icelandic Glacial – Icelandic Glacial’s Elderflower Sparkling Water

Best Functional Water
Winner: Essentia Water, LLC – Essentia Water

Best New Water Concept
Winner: Wine Water Ltd – O.Vine

Best New Brand/Brand Extension
Winner: Hijos de Rivera S.A.U – Cabreiroá 0,5L Gorjuss for Kids

Best Packaging/Label Design

Winner: Lofoten Arctic Water AS – Lofoten Water

Best Packaging Solution
Winner: JUST Goods – JUST Water

Best Technology Innovation – sponsored by ICE Water Management
Winner: AquaBotanical Beverages (Australia) Pty Ltd – AquaBotanical Water

Best Cap/Closure – sponsored by Bericap
Winner: NutraPress (Australia) Pty Ltd- NutraPress Cap
Winner: Water.io – Water.Connected 

Best Marketing or Social Media Campaign
Winner: Essentia Water, LLC – Essentia Presents The Overachievers

Best CSR Initiative – sponsored by Tetra Pak
Winner: AquaBotanical Beverages (Australia) Pty Ltd – AquaBotanical Water