Meet our Judges
Renato M. Tonelli
2023 US Bartender of the Year and Founder at Sustainable Bartender
Michael Dziedzic
Bar Director at Aruns Thai Restaurant, Chicago
Ariel Neal
Vice President United States Bartenders Guild- Chicago Chapter, Chicago
Mike Ryan
Global Beverage Director, Acurio International, Chicago
Danny Shapiro
Founding partner in Scofflaw Group, Chicago
Fatima Butler
Founder at Rooted in Hospitality, Chicago
Damian Langarica
TOP 100 World Class 2023, TOP 50 World Class 2022, Bartender at Next of Kin, Philadelphia