​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 shall be restricted to retired ASBC members who have been President of the Society or who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, have 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.