Meet our Judges
Makenzie Helem
Top 30 bartenders in the US for USBG World Class 2023 and Bartender at Spilt Milk, Chicago
Sam Garcia
Beverage Manager at Tre Dita at the St. Regis, Chicago
Jared Givens
Director of Restaurants, Bars, and Events at The Thompson, Hyatt Hotels, Dallas
Damian Langarica
TOP 100 World Class 2023, TOP 50 World Class 2022, Bartender at Next of Kin, Philadelphia
Fatima Butler
Founder at Rooted in Hospitality, Chicago
Bryson Ryan
Bar Manager at Fitness Formula Clubs, Midlothian
Julieta Campos
Beverage and Bar Operations Director at The Fifty/50 Group, Chicago