The winners of the 2021 Global Water Drinks Awards were announced in October, at an online awards ceremony, during the 18th Global Water Drinks Congress. Organized by food and drink experts, Zenith Global, the 7th annual awards attracted over 165 entries, with participation from every continent worldwide.
- Best Natural Still Water: Cedea Srl – Cedea Mineral Water
- Best Natural Sparkling Water: A&M Rare – RARE Water and Cedea Srl – Cedea Mineral Water
- Best Flavoured Water: Primo Water North America – Mountain Valley 333ml Sparkling Essence Key Lime Twist
- Best Functional Water: ÈSSE – ÈSSE Water
- Best CBD Water: Miraflora – Hemp Infusions
- Best New Brand: Ekhamanzi Springs (Pty) Ltd t/a aQuellé – aQuellé ViV
- Best Brand Extension: Ball Corporation – S.Pellegrino Essenza
- Best New Water Concept: I’m Baby – I’m Baby and Solico Group / Kalleh / Majan – Majan Baby Water
- Best in Can: Lofoten Arctic Water AS – Lofoten Arctic Water Aluminium Bottle
- Best in Carton: Essentia Water – Essentia Water 2 Gallon Box and La Compagnie des Pyrénées – Eau Neuve
- Best in Glass: Cedea Srl – Cedea Mineral Water
- Best in PET: Tŷ Nant Water – Tŷ Nant Water
- Best Packaging/Label Design: Gentlebrand – Aroma
- Best Cap/Closure: Roxane UK Ltd – Aqua Pura
- Best Technology Innovation: Nirvana Water Sciences Corp – Nirvana HMB and Primo Water North America – AquaBarista
- Best Marketing/Social Media Campaign: Flow Beverages Corp – Flow Beverages Corp
- Best CSR Initiative: Arnhem Beverage Company – Knowledge Water