Sommeliers Choice Awards

by BEVERAGE TRADE NETWORK

Super Early Bird Deadline

October 31, 2025

Judging
Date

May 18, 2026

Winners
Announced

June 10, 2026

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Michael HOEFLING

Meet the other judges

Jesse Becker MS

Jesse Becker MS

Master Sommelier at Veritable Wines & Estates KG, Chicago

Charlotte Marshall

Charlotte Marshall

Partner, Director of Sommelier Services at Tech Evolution Partners

Alicia Barrett DipWSET

Alicia Barrett DipWSET

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

Paul Solomon

Paul Solomon

Director of Operations for Vistro Prime and Petite Vie

Heather Durham Birley

Heather Durham Birley

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

Kat Hawkins

Kat Hawkins

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