Sommeliers Choice Awards

by BEVERAGE TRADE NETWORK

Final
Deadline

April 16, 2026

Judging
Date

May 18, 2026

Winners
Announced

June 10, 2026

Enter Now
My Account

Kristopher Messiah

Head Sommelier, Montage Beverly Hills, LA

Meet the other judges

Marsha Wright

Marsha Wright

Wine Director at Dineamic Hospitality

Matthew Citriglia MS

Matthew Citriglia MS

MS and Director of Education at Southern Glazer Wine and Spirits

Kat Hawkins

Kat Hawkins

Wine Director at Miru, Tre Dita, and the St. Regis Bar, St. Regis, Chicago

Charles Steadman

Charles Steadman

Director of Food & Beverage at Virgin Voyages

Kyungmoon Kim MS

Kyungmoon Kim MS

Master Sommelier

Heather Durham Birley

Heather Durham Birley

MBA Wine & Spirits, WSET Diploma, Brand Management and Marketing at Winesellers LTD