
Wildbrumby Distillery Shines at 2025 Snowy Monaro Business Awards
JINDABYNE, NSW – Wildbrumby Distillery stood out as a major winner at the 2025 Snowy Monaro Business Awards, held on 28 March at the Station Resort in Jindabyne, taking home multiple top honours across a range of categories that celebrate excellence in business and community impact.
The Snowy Monaro Business Awards recognise and reward outstanding local businesses and individuals who demonstrate leadership, innovation, sustainability, and customer excellence. Organised by the Snowy Monaro Regional Council and judged by a panel of independent industry experts, the annual event showcases the best of what the region has to offer.
In a celebration of local excellence, wildbrumby was awarded:
Outstanding Visitor Experience
Popular Choice – Jindabyne
Employer of Choice
Outstanding Employee – Sebastian Druege (Distiller)
Highly Commended – Excellence in Innovation
Highly Commended – Excellence in Sustainability
The entire Wildbrumby team joined the event to celebrate what has been an exceptional year of growth, creativity, and collaboration.
“These awards reflect the energy and passion our team pours into every part of the business,” said co-owner Brad Spalding. “We focus on delivering a visitor experience that’s as memorable as the spirits we craft — and that starts with a strong, inspired team.”
A proud moment of the night for the team came when Sebastian Druege, wildbrumby’s head distiller, was named Outstanding Employee for his leadership, skill, and contributions to the distillery’s evolving spirit range.
Wildbrumby continues to push boundaries as a destination distillery, creating premium schnapps, gin, and vodka from alpine spring water and locally grown botanicals. The property, set in the Thredbo Valley, also features a sculpture garden, art-filled café, and cellar door, welcoming thousands of visitors each year.
“We’re thrilled to be recognised across so many categories,” said co-owner Monika Spalding. “It’s a true reflection of the hard work, talent, and heart behind wildbrumby — and we’re so grateful to our amazing community for their continued support.”
