2016 World Tea Award Finalists Announced

World Tea Awards to Recognize Industry Leaders Including Individuals and
 Companies That Contribute to the Growth, Innovation and Education of Specialty Tea 792 WorldTeaExpo2015LongBeachConferenceandConvention_smPenton’s World Tea Expo (#WorldTeaExpo or #WTE16) will honor the tea community – and some of the best and the brightest from the industry – during its 3rd annual World Tea Awards (#TeaAwards) program on June 15. The program will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center immediately after the closing of the exhibits on day one of the conference and exhibition. It will be hosted by tea notables Kevin Gascoyne and Bruce Richardson. World Tea Expo, which is the leading tradeshow focused on advancing the business of tea, takes place June 15 – 17, 2016 (with a pre-conference program June 13 – 14) in Las Vegas, Nev. Voting is now open. Only attendees, exhibitors and sponsors of World Tea Expo 2016 are able to vote. This year's award finalists include: Best Tea Publication Best Social Media Reach Best Tea Industry Website Best Tea Brand Best Tea Blog Best Tea Educator Best Tea Health Advocate Best Tea Marketing Best Tea Industry Innovation Best Retail Tea Shop or Chain Best Tea Accessory, Technology Best Tea Community, Social Initiative