Sommeliers Choice Awards

by BEVERAGE TRADE NETWORK

Final
Deadline

April 16, 2026

Judging
Date

May 18, 2026

Winners
Announced

June 10, 2026

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Steven Minor

Corporate Beverage Director at Starwood Hotels

Meet the other judges

Alicia Barrett DipWSET

Alicia Barrett DipWSET

WSET Diploma Holder, Wine Educator, and Founder of Wine Connection

Kyungmoon Kim MS

Kyungmoon Kim MS

Master Sommelier

DJ Howard

DJ Howard

Sommelier at City Winery, Chicago

Rachel Speckan

Rachel Speckan

Portfolio Manager at Maverick Beverage Company

Marsha Wright

Marsha Wright

Wine Director at Dineamic Hospitality

Sutton McElroy

Sutton McElroy

Beverage Manager, Certified Sommelier, Staff Educator