Meet our Judges
Valerie Cao
Director of Operations & Beverage Director, Le Colonial, Chicago
Jared Givens
Director of Restaurants, Bars, and Events at The Thompson, Hyatt Hotels, Dallas
Julieta Campos
Beverage and Bar Operations Director at The Fifty/50 Group, Chicago
Renato M. Tonelli
2023 US Bartender of the Year and Founder at Sustainable Bartender
Abraham Vucekovich
Beverage Director Meadowlark Hospitality, Chicago, Meadowlark Hospitality
Joseph V. Micallef
Journalist and commentator on food, wines, spirits, and travel. (Forbes)
Sam Garcia
Beverage Manager at Tre Dita at the St. Regis, Chicago