Sommeliers Choice Awards

by BEVERAGE TRADE NETWORK

Early Bird Ends

January 31, 2025

Judging
Date

May 19, 2025

Winners Announcement

June 10, 2025

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Christian Shaum

Lead Sommelier at Bazaar Meat, Chicago

2024 Jean Banchet Award for Sommelier of the Year

Meet the other judges

Rachel Lowe

Rachel Lowe

Director of Beverage for Levy Restaurants.

Wayne Belding MS

Wayne Belding MS

Master Sommelier and Partner at Preferabli, Colorado

Élyse Lambert, MS

Élyse Lambert, MS

Master Sommelier and Fifth Position Best Sommelier of the World 2016

Morgan Harris MS

Morgan Harris MS

Master Sommelier and Head Sommelier at Saison Hospitality, San Francisco

Charles Schneider

Charles Schneider

GM, Wine Director at Webster Wine Bar, Chicago

Jared Sowinski

Jared Sowinski

Director of Beverage at Upward Projects Restaurant Group | Postino WineCafe | Joyride Taco House | Windsor | Federal Pizza