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Bartender Spirits Awards

Bartender Spirits Awards
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Kelly Kuhn

Key Account Specialist at Winebow Illinois

Kelly brings a unique perspective to the beverage industry, with deep roots behind the bar and in hospitality management, as well as experience in the education and legal fields. She’s spent over a decade crafting guest experiences, building beverage programs, and leading teams in a varied set of establishments, in Chicago and beyond. Her path from bar manager to award-winning spirits sales professional gives her firsthand insight into both sides of the bar—what brands need to succeed, and what bartenders and operators actually value.

Now a Key Account Specialist at Winebow Illinois—and Spirit Salesperson of the Year three years running—Kelly bridges the gap between supplier and service, helping on-premise accounts grow with intention. She holds a WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits and has served the hospitality community as a leader within the United States Bartenders’ Guild in both Silicon Valley and Chicago.

Meet our Judges

Jared Givens

Director of Restaurants, Bars, and Events at The Thompson, Hyatt Hotels, Dallas

Jennifer Knott

Director of Operations for Levy at Forte at Symphony Center | Levy Cultural Attractions