The Coffee Industry Heroes awards recognises those in the coffee and café industry who have displayed commitment and made positive impacts towards their craft, the industry, and the people around them.

Use The Coffee Industry Heroes awards to celebrate an individual within the coffee and/or café industry who is either a Community Champion, a Next-Gen talent, or worthy of the Lifetime Achievement award.

COMMUNITY CHAMPION

The Community Champion is an individual within the coffee and café industry who displays acts of community service and devotion to a social cause. This award recognises someone who volunteers their time towards a charity, community organisation(s), and/or is involved in a social service outside of their own business/company for the greater good of the
community and its members.

NEXT-GEN TALENT

The Next-Gen Talent award recognises an individual in the coffee and café industry under 30 years of age, who exudes passion for their craft, and has made a significant contribution to the business they are part of. This could be via financial growth, successful social media campaigns, positive client feedback, product innovation, implementation of new technology, and/or a positive influence on their peers.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

The Lifetime Achievement award recognises an individual who has been a part of the coffee and café industry for more
than 20 years, and has made positive contributions towards the Australian and/or global coffee market. The recipient’s
long-serving career will be honoured for championing growth, innovation, and serving the coffee community.