The prestigious Australian International Coffee Awards is a leading coffee roasting competition, providing coffee roasters globally with a highly compelling opportunity to benchmark and promote their product.
Entries are open to industry from now until 6 February. One of the most respected names in the industry, Aida Batlle will join an esteemed judging panel in 2015.
A fifth-generation coffee farmer, Aida Batlle is current director of the Specialty Coffee Association of America. Her expertise has been recognised by both Time Magazine and The New Yorker and her coffee beans are loved by connoisseurs across the world.
Leading Australian industry figure Peter Wolff will oversee the judging process as official Head Judge. Peter’s global industry experience spans 30 years as a coffee roaster, creator, trainer and business developer.
‘The AICA has quickly established a reputation as the superior awards program for industry. It affords an opportunity for coffee roasters from all over the world to benchmark and promote their products.’ said Peter.
The awards program upholds a rigorous blind judging process, ensuring fair and consistent marking across categories. Entries will be judged by the elite panel of industry specialists, selected for their outstanding knowledge and unrivalled expertise.
Australian International Coffee Awards – Key Dates 2015
- Entries Open: NOW
- Entries Close: 6 February 2015
- Judging: 3 – 6 March 2015
- Cocktail Party and Awards Presentation: 12 March 2015
- Melbourne International Coffee Expo 2015: 13 – 15 March 2015
The Australian International Coffee Awards (AICA) is conducted by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria (RASV). The AICA celebrates and showcases coffee roasting excellence of the world. It presents coffee roasters with the opportunity to benchmark their coffee and achieve distinction.
