​Awards & Recognition

ASBC recognizes extraordinary service by ASBC members who have had a significant involvement in the affairs of the Society and/or the science of brewing. 

Award of Distinct​ion

The Award of Distinction​ acknowledges individual​ ASBC members who have made an exceptional lifetime achievement in the science of brewing.

Nominations for the 2025 awards are accepted through March 31. ​​

Honorary Life Members

Honorary Life Membership is presented to an individual who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has rendered eminent service to the Society over a period of 20 years.​​​​​

JASBC Outstanding Paper and Review Awards

  • Eric Kneen Memorial Award is presented to authors(s) of the outstanding original research paper in the Journal of the ASBC
  • JASBC Review Paper Award is presented to authors(s) of the outstanding review paper in the Journal of the ASBC

The Selection Committee is chaired by the JASBC Editor-in-Chief along with members from the ASBC Editorial Board and Technical Committee.