THE GLOBAL VINEGAR AWARDS
The Global Vinegar Awards - Awards Usage Policy
Introduction
The Global Vinegar Awards awards usage policy is designed to help entrants and stakeholders properly represent the awards in all communications, marketing materials and product promotion. Adhering to the policy will ensure consistency and maintain the integrity of our brand.
Intellectual property and brand misuse
Please note the owners of The Global Vinegar Awards, The Tasting Quarter Ltd, reserve the right to take action against infringement of The Global Vinegar Awards logo, awards icons, or any other icons or badges produced for the awards.
Brand overview
The Global Vinegar Awards celebrates excellence in the production of culinary vinegar from around the world. The competition awards and acknowledges the best examples of internationally & locally known vinegar styles.
Logo and award icons
Primary logo
The primary logo of The Global Vinegar Awards should be used in its entirety without alterations. It features a vinegar flask within a starred circle.
Awards icons (the icon/s)
The awards icons include the primary logo of The Global Vinegar Awards with the addition of the name of the medal awarded, and the year in which the medal was awarded.
Clear space
To ensure the primary logo and award icons remain legible and prominent, maintain a clear space around the logo/icon equivalent to ¼ its height.
Minimum logo/icon size
The logo and/or icons should not be reproduced smaller than the below sizes to ensure visibility and readability:
- Logo 20mm
- Icons 35mm
Incorrect usage
Do not stretch or distort the logo or icon/s.
Do not change the logo or icon/s colours.
Do not add any effects including shadows or gradients to the logo or icon/s.
Do not place the logo or icons on busy backgrounds where they are not clearly visible.
The Global Vinegar Awards logo and icons must be used in PRECISELY the form provided by The Global Vinegar Awards.
The logo and awards icons are protected under British law and must not be used without prior consent from The Global Vinegar Awards.
Primary logo and awards icons colour palette & codes
The Global Vinegar Awards colours must be used when recreating the logo or icon for promotional material.
Note that these colours can alter significantly depending on the material type they are printed on.
CMYK codes
Primary logo – Red (8d1c15)
Awards icons – Best in Show – Dark Grey (9E9E9E) Gold (E1B357) Silver (BFBEBE) Bronze (B38264) Commended – Red (8d1c15)
HEX codes
Primary logo – Red (78211c)
Awards icons – Best in Show – Dark Grey (9d9d9d) Gold (d3b15e) Silver (bdbdbd) Bronze (a58165) Commended – Red (78211c)
RGB codes
Primary logo – Red (120,33,28)
Awards icons – Best in Show – Dark Grey (157,157,157) Gold (211,117,94) Silver (189,189,189) Bronze (165,129,101) Commended – Red (120,33,28)
Terms of use
The Global Vinegar Awards winners are entitled to promote their vinegar using the appropriate awards icon.
Winners are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the relevant The Global Vinegar Awards icon in connection with the appropriate awarded vinegar for three years from the award date.
The Global Vinegar Awards logo and icons remain the property of The Tasting Quarter Ltd, and any unauthorised use, reproduction or alteration of The Global Vinegar Awards logo or icons is strictly prohibited.
Media
The Global Vinegar Awards permits the use of its primary logo and awards icons on all forms of advertising, including TV, newspaper, magazine and online media, subject to the timeframes specified above for icon usage.
Applications
Print materials
When creating print materials (posters, flyers, brochures), ensure the logo and colour palette are followed. Maintain a clean and professional layout with the requested white space.
Digital materials
For digital applications (website, social media, email marketing), ensure the logo is displayed prominently and the colour palette is used consistently. Please maintain readability across various devices and screen sizes and always preserve aspect ratios.
Additional guidelines
Tone of voice
Our communication should be professional, respectful, and celebratory. We recognise vinegar producers’ hard work and dedication and aim to highlight their achievements properly.
Contact information
For any questions or further clarification on the use of The Global Vinegar Awards logo or icons, please use the below for contact:
Email info@thetastingquarter.com
By following these guidelines, you contribute to the cohesive and professional representation of the Global Vinegar Awards. Thank you for your cooperation.