| Year | Winner | Company |
| 2012 | Francisco Richardo Fontes Guerra da Mota | |
| 2012 | Georgina Bell | The Scotch Malt Whisky Society |
| 2011 | Thomas Troughton | Armagh Cider Company |
Presentation/Prize:
The award consists of a cheque for £250. The award is presented at an IBD function. In addition they are invited to attend a luncheon organised by the Worshipful Company of Distiller held in London.
Eligibility/Parameters:
This award is given to the candidate with the highest mark in the Fundamentals of Distilling. It is awarded to the best candidate based on examination results.