Lallemand has been named Supplier of the Year at the 2025 Wine Industry Impact Awards hosted by the Wine Industry Suppliers Association (WISA) in Adelaide.
The company also won the Winemaking & Oenology Award.
The awards night was officially opened by Justin Hanson MLC, who highlighted the importance of collaboration and innovation across the wine industry.
WISA executive chair Liz Schoen said, “Tonight we celebrate the remarkable talent, innovation and collaboration that drives our industry forward.
“I want to especially thank our expert panel of judges, who faced the challenging task of comparing nominations that were so diverse – a true reflection of our multifaceted industry where art, science, innovation and collaboration intersect.
“The scoring was extremely close across all categories, and every finalist submitted a worthy nomination.
“I strongly encourage winemakers, owners, brand managers and anyone looking to optimise their 2026 vintage to read more about these innovations and reach out to me if you would like introductions.”
WISA is celebrating 25 years as an association. Schoen also recognised past WISA leaders, paying tribute to inaugural chair Don Woolman and founding committee member Geoff Scharhinger, both of whom have passed away in recent years.
She noted that Graeme Lowe, a founding committee member had recently reflected on WISA’s origins – an organisation created to give suppliers a united voice and acknowledge their vital role in the industry.
Schoen highlighted that this impact remains significant today, with ‘Wine Australia’s Economic Contribution of the Australian Wine Sector 2025 report showing that two-thirds of the sector’s $51.3 billion output is generated by suppliers.
Supplier of the Year
Lallemand
Lallemand took out the Supplier of the Year award, recognising their outstanding overall contribution to the Australian wine industry. This award was judged by the board of Australian Grape and Wine and celebrates the supplier whose products or services demonstrate the greatest relevance, innovation and impact across all categories.
Winemaking & Oenology Award
Lallemand
Lallemand’s Oenodia STARS technology provides wineries with a sustainable, energy-efficient and additive-free solution for production challenges. In one step, it delivers tartrate and calcium stability, pH adjustment and crossflow filtration, saving energy, time and tank space. Used to stabilise over 1.5 billion bottles annually, STARS enhances quality, efficiency and sustainability across global wineries.
Sustainability Award
Packaging & Design Award
SIG Group & Hill-Smith Family Estates
SIG has launched Australia’s first recycle-ready bag-in-box for wine, made at its Adelaide facility using mono-material SIG Terra RecShield film. Fully recyclable, including bag, tap and carton, it supports national packaging targets and sustainability goals, reducing environmental impact while maintaining wine quality through local innovation and collaboration with leading producers. Working alongside Hill-Smith Family Estates, Vinarchy, DeBortoli Wines and Calabria Family Wines, SIG has ensured the packaging maintains wine quality through shelf-life and transport trials, giving producers confidence in its performance while helping them meet their own sustainability commitments.
Wine Business Award
Hydra Consulting ‘WA Wines To The World’
Hydra Consulting’s WA Wines to the World program has driven export growth for Western Australian wine producers despite a national decline. Through a 50 percent co-funded model, over 130 global activations and 177 engaged producers, WA wine exports grew 22 percent in value share. Hydra’s strategic leadership delivered lasting industry impact, global recognition and strengthened Western Australia’s wine reputation.
Engineering & Equipment Award
Winegrid by Enartis
Winegrid’s Oenosensing Fermentation Monitoring System revolutionises winemaking by combining real-time data, predictive algorithms, smart protocols and alerts. This award-winning technology transforms fermentation from paper logs into a fully digital, efficient and consistent process, giving winemakers unprecedented control, accuracy and confidence.
Photograph: Eveline Bartowsky, Simon Kinley and Cale Otto from Lallemand with Kenneth Stanton from award sponsor Stanton & Stanton.
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