Indies Awards Advisory Committee
As Australia's only Independent Beer Awards, it is imperative that the Awards continue to grow and evolve.
The aim of the Committee is to:
- Participate in a review after the competition identifying and providing input on areas of success and improvement.
- Provide input and expert advice on any changes to competition rules, entry guidelines, trophies and overall competition structure.
- Provide input and expert advice on the structure of the new ‘steward to judge program’ or judge development program.
- Assist with preplanning and technical frameworks.
- Review and make recommendations on style guidelines.
- Review materials for Table Captains and panel members.
- Assist with training, development and mentoring programs.
- Contribute to the debrief including recommendations for changes for future awards.
Members
The Advisory Committee members are:
Chair: Will Thatchel, Van Dieman Brewing
IBA Team Member: Siobhan Kerin, Head of Events
- Tom Champion, Felons Brewing
- Lachlan MacBean, Grainfed Brewing
- Pia Poynton
- Clare Clounting, Athena Qualtiy.
- Sam Bethune, Bintani
- Daniel McCulloch, Lallemand Brewing