Bartender Spirits Awards

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Jonathan Whitwell

Director of Food & Beverage, Valencia Group

Experienced Director Of Food And Beverage with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry.Began working in restaurants in 2002 and fell in love with the industry. Made the transition into hotel food andbeverage in 2014. Very much enjoy my career in hospitality!

Meet our Judges

Renato M. Tonelli

Renato M. Tonelli

2023 US Bartender of the Year and Founder at Sustainable Bartender

Joseph V. Micallef

Joseph V. Micallef

Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)

Danny Shapiro

Danny Shapiro

Founding partner in Scofflaw Group, Chicago

Jonathan Pizano

Jonathan Pizano

Beverage Manager at The Hoxton, Chicago

Lee Zaremba

Lee Zaremba

Owner, De La Nonna and Enzo Discoteca De La Nonna, Los Angeles

Ariel Neal

Ariel Neal

Vice President United States Bartenders Guild- Chicago Chapter, Chicago

Elliott Ernst

Elliott Ernst

Country's Top 100 World Class Bartenders and Mixologist, Rockford

Trudy Thomas

Trudy Thomas

Corporate Director of Beverage at Southworth Development, Spirits Educator and Mixologist, Nashville