InterTabac World Alternative Awards 2025 – Celebrating Innovation in Novel Nicotine

This year’s InterTabac and InterSupply will be the setting for the second annual InterTabac World Alternative Awards, an evening dedicated to recognising the most innovative achievements across the novel nicotine and next-generation product sectors. Following an exceptional debut in 2024, this year’s ceremony promises to be even more spectacular. Submissions are now possible online.
Dortmund, 26 August 2025 – Taking place on Friday 19 September and organised by Messe Dortmund in partnership with Alternative magazine the event will feature a formal sit-down dinner, awards presentation, and lively after-show networking, away from the bustle of the exhibition halls.
The Alternative Awards offer a unique platform to showcase innovation and quality in front of an influential audience of industry leaders, buyers, retailers, and media. Winners gain powerful visibility, enhanced credibility, and exceptional networking opportunities throughout the InterTabac weekend.
Award Categories
With 15 categories covering every major segment of the industry, there’s something for every business to aspire to. These are the categories this year:
• Best HNB Product of the Year
• Best Disposable of the Year
• Best Open Pod System of the Year
• Best Closed Pod System of the Year
• Best E-Liquid of the Year
• Best Juice Flavour of the Year
• Best Pouch Product of the Year
• Best Pouch Flavour of the Year
• Best Nicotine Innovation of the Year
• Best Alternative Product of the Year
• Best Branding & Marketing of the Year
• Best Product Manufacturer of the Year
• Alternative Magazine Legacy Award
• Best Innovation
• Best Newcomer
All categories are now open, so companies exhibiting at InterTabac and InterSupply will be able to submit their entries online here. Public voting and jury evaluations will determine the winners. Tickets for the awards evening are already sold via the InterTabac website. Find all information on the event and the ticket shop here.
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