Virginia Craft Beer Graphic Design Award™
The Virginia Craft Beer Graphic Design Award™ recognizes exceptional graphic design and art created for and by independent Virginia craft brewery employees and their creative partners through a public competition co-hosted by the Virginia Craft Brewers Guild, VA250, and Fans of Virginia Craft Breweries. A creative partner must be sponsored by an independent craft brewery to enter the competition.
This year’s winning design will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and be featured on limited-edition merchandise sold in taprooms across the Commonwealth. This is part of a coordinated program to reach 1 million consumers through history and craft beer.
Participation Requirements
The 2025-2026 design will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Revolutionary War, and the Independence of the United States in the Commonwealth of Virginia. By submitting artwork, participants agree to the Competition Guidelines & Conditions.
Compete to Win
- $500 prize
- Recognition at a special event on December 1
- Artwork on special collectibles in taprooms across VA
Can I Participate?
- Virginia brewery employees
- Virginia resident sponsored by an independent craft brewery
- Need a sponsor? Contact Kimberly at knoonan@vacraftbrewersguild.com.
Judging
The first round will involve a judging panel of strategic partners to qualify all submitted designs. The second round will include participation from members of the Fans of Virginia Craft Breweries’ platforms.
Timeline
September 12 – October 24 | Submit Designs
November 3 – 14 | Online Voting on Fans of Virginia Craft Breweries Facebook Group
December 1 | Winner(s) Announced
