For the first time, an unprecedented joint Grand Prix has been awarded in the Shine Awards. The joint award was shared by Jon, Mark and Robbo's Whisky, winner of the wines & spirits category; & the Schweppes Indian Tonic Water "Alice" bottle, winner of the non-alcoholic category. The Shine Awards were presented during a ceremony at the Imagination Gallery in London in an event organised annually by Glasspac, the packaging promotions arm of BGMC. More than 100 entries were received for the competition with Shine Awards being won by Jon, Mark & Robbo's in the wines & spirits category, Marston's Pedigree in the beers & ciders category, & Scheweppes Indian Tonic in the non-alcoholic category. Bailey's Glide was highest placed in the pre-mixed spirits category. The award in the food category went to Branston's Pickles & the international award to Next fruit juices.
