Country's Top 100 World Class Bartenders and Mixologist, at the Rockford, Elliott Ernst to judge Bartender Spirits Awards
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Elliott Ernst, one of the country's Top 100 World Class Bartenders and Mixologists, at Rockford, will join us to judge the Bartender Spirits Awards. The U.S. Bartenders' Guild recently honored Ernst by including him in the prestigious list of the country's Top 100 World Class Bartenders. We are delighted to announce that he will be participating as a judge at the 2024 Bartender Spirits Awards.
Who are the judges?
The judging panel consists of some of the most renowned names in the U.S. bar industry, all of them with extensive expertise within the on-premise industry. The result will be a relevant and practical source of reference for bartenders, bar managers, bar owners, and other industry professionals when making purchasing decisions for their establishments.
KATIE RENSHAW, 2019 US World Class Bartender of the Year. RENATO M. TONELLI, 2023 US Bartender of the Year and Founder at Sustainable Bartender. JULIETA CAMPOS, Beverage and Bar Operations Director at The Fifty/50 Group, Chicago. DAMIAN LANGARICA, TOP 100 World Class 2023, TOP 50 World Class 2022, Bartender at Next of Kin, Philadelphia. MIKE RYAN, Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago. TRUDY THOMAS, Corporate Director of Beverage at Southworth Development, Spirits Educator and Mixologist, Nashville. ABRAHAM VUCEKOVICH, Beverage Director Meadowlark Hospitality, Chicago, Meadowlark Hospitality. MAKENZIE HELEM, Top 30 bartenders in the US for USBG World Class 2023 and Bartender at Spilt Milk, Chicago GUILLERMO BRAVO, Beverage Director at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Chicago. DANNY SHAPIRO, Founding partner in Scofflaw Group, Chicago EMILIANO VAZQUEZ PARRALE, Head Bartender, Moody Tongue Brewing Company, Chicago. ARIEL NEAL, Vice President United States Bartenders Guild- Chicago Chapter, Chicago JENEé CRAVER, Award Winning Beverage Director, Chicago JARED GIVENS, Director of Restaurants, Bars, and Events at The Thompson, Hyatt Hotels, Dallas FATIMA BUTLER, Founder at Rooted in Hospitality, Chicago VALERIE CAO, Director of Operations & Beverage Director, Le Colonial, Chicago MICHAEL DZIEDZIC, Bar Director at Aruns Thai Restaurant, Chicago ELLIOTT ERNST, Country's Top 100 World Class Bartenders and Mixologist, Rockford. MARK GALLAGHER, Experienced Sommelier and Mixologist, Chicago DON JEWELL, Creative & Mixologist, Chicago TIMOTHY KING, President, Bar Consultant at Prohibition Bar Group, Cincinnati JONATHAN PIZANO, Beverage Manager at The Hoxton, Chicago BRYSON RYAN, Bar Manager at Fitness Formula Clubs, Midlothian ANNA THORN, Bar Manager at BOKA, Chicago TOSHIO UENO DIPWSET, Vice President, Sake School of America, Director of Sake Specialist at MTC, El Monte LEE ZAREMBA, Owner, De La Nonna and Enzo Discoteca De La Nonna, Los Angeles.
You can see the full list of judges at the 2024 Bartender Spirits Awards?here.
6th Edition of the Bartender Spirits Awards
The Bartender Spirits Awards has established itself as a major player in the US beverage market. By focusing on quality, value, and bartender-specific criteria, they have earned the trust of both producers and establishments, providing a valuable service that benefits the entire industry.
In its 6th year, the Bartender Spirits Awards continues to evolve and grow, solidifying its position as a vital resource for the US spirits market and a catalyst for further innovation and success.
Are you looking to be a part of this growth journey?
If yes, enter your spirits in the 2024 Bartender Spirits Awards and get in front of:
- Leading bartenders and on-premise buyers: Impress their palates and earn a coveted spot on their spirits lists.
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- National media and spirits enthusiasts: Increase your brand awareness and attract new customers through extensive promotion.
- A network of industry professionals: Build valuable relationships that drive your business forward.
Key Dates
Early Bird Ends - January 31, 2024
Warehouse Closes - April 28, 2024
Judging Day - May 20, 2024
Winners Announced - June 20, 2024
Fee Schedule (Per Spirits Entry)
Early Bird Pricing - $200 per spirit(November 15, 2023, to January 31, 2024) Regular Pricing - $250 per spirit (February 1, 2024, to April 20, 2024)
Brands looking to enter into America’s leading spirits competition for the on-premise should enter now to get the bird pricing. Here are some benefits to enter your spirits and how to enter into the competition steps.