Best Bartender<\/h5><\/div>

• Giancarlo Aversa (The Last Word, Ann Arbor) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
• Jorge Cherriz (Johnny's, Royal Oak)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
• Roger Fruin (Takoi, Detroit)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
• Tara Jagodinski (The Library, Detroit)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
• Bin Khulayf (Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails, Detroit)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
• Melissa Kim (The Keep, Detroit)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
• Shelby Minnix (The Sugar House, Detroit)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
• John Neely (Highlands, Detroit)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
• Katrell Thomas (The Skip, Detroit)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
• Chas Williams (Evening Bar, Detroit)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
• No Vote \/ Skip Question<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

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  Best Beer Program<\/b><\/div>

  (Presented by Old Nation Brewery)
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  This venue has a diverse selection of beers that are local, national and international. They retain skilled staff to inform the customers, are always learning and encourage experimentation. They have an extensive tap system, their selection often changes, and often have a \"dusty bottle\" list. Preference has been given to venues that encourage and support beginning beer consumers. <\/span>
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  Best Beer Program<\/h5><\/div>

  • Ale Mary's Beer Hall (Royal Oak)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
  • Clubhouse BFD (Rochester Hills)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
  • Grand Trunk Pub (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
  • Mudgie's Deli & Wine Shop (Detroit)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
  • One Eyed Betty's (Ferndale)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
  • No Vote \/ Skip Question<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

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    Best Beverage Event<\/b><\/span><\/div>

    
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    These are the best events in the region. They have diverse offering of products, focus on education and keeps safety in mind. <\/span>
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    Best Beverage Event<\/h5><\/div>

    • Detroit Cocktail Camp (Various) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
    • Detroit Cocktail Classic (10\/4\/19)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
    • Detroit Whisky Festival IV (3\/13\/19) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
    • Michigan Brewers Guild 11th Annual Fall Festival (10\/25\/19)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
    • Miracle Pop-Up (Nov-Dec Yearly)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
    • No Vote \/ Skip Question<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

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      Brewery of the Year<\/b><\/span><\/div>

      
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      These are the best breweries in Michigan. They are both making incredible traditional and experimental beers. They use premium products, show off local flavors and excel at educating their consumers. <\/span>
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      Brewery of the Year<\/h5><\/div>

      • Batch Brewing (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
      • Odd Side Ales (Grand Haven)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
      • Old Nation Brewing Co (Williamston)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
      • River's Edge Brewing Co (Milford)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
      • Royal Oak Brewery (Royal Oak) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
      • No Vote \/ Skip Question<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

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        Best Cicerone<\/b><\/span>
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        These are the best beer professionals in the region that have reached cicerone status or higher. They are cheerleaders for the industry, region and beer in general. Their knowledge is deep in the discipline and they have advanced it for the betterment of the region. <\/span>
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        Best Cicerone<\/h5><\/div>

        • Peter Bruno (Jolly Pumpkin) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
        • Annette May (Schoolcraft College Brewing & Distillation)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
        • Mike Turriff (M4 CIC)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
        • Bobby Vedder (Powers Distributing Co)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
        • Gregg Wilmes (Eastern Michigan University) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
        • No Vote \/ Skip Question<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

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          Best Bar<\/b><\/span>
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          (Presented by Wheatley Vodka)<\/span>\ufeff<\/span><\/div>

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          This is the best venue to receive a cocktail. This includes excellence in hospitality and cocktail knowledge. The drinks are delicious, thoughtful, and creative. Experimentation in ingredients and techniques is thoughtfully utilized. Customers receive consistently great drinks and service. <\/span>
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          Best Bar<\/h5><\/div>

          • Evening Bar (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
          • Hammer & Nail (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
          • Kiesling (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
          • The Last Word (Ann Arbor)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
          • The Library (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
          • Lost River (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
          • Monarch Club (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
          • Mutiny Bar (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
          • Standby (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
          • The Sugar House (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
          • No Vote \/ Skip Question<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

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            Best Brand Support<\/b><\/span><\/div>

            
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            These are the brands that are supporting Michigan through education. They are active in sampling their products, sponsoring events, hosting trainings and generally being involved in the community. <\/span>
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            Best Brand Support<\/h5><\/div>

            • Banhez Mezcal (Oaxaca, Mexico) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
            • Campari Group (Sesto San Giovanni, Italy) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
            • Copper & Kings Distillery (Louisville, KY) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
            • Watershed Distillery (Columbus, OH)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
            • William Grant & Sons (North Lanarkshire, UK) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
            • No Vote \/ Skip Question<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

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              Distillery of the Year<\/b><\/span><\/div>

              (presented by Mover & Shaker Co) 
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              These are the best Michigan based distilleries in the region. They consistently make quality spirits, take measured chances and have a diverse product line. These brands have won regional and national accolades. Preference has been given to brands that support local media. <\/span>
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              Michigan Distillery of the Year<\/h5><\/div>

              • Coppercraft Distillery (Holland) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
              • Detroit City Distillery (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
              • Long Road Distillers (Grand Rapids) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
              • Traverse City Whiskey Co (Traverse City) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
              • Two James Distillery (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
              • No Vote \/ Skip Question<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

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                Best Brand Launch<\/b><\/span>
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                This is a brand that is new to the Michigan market. These programs were creative, attention getting and supported local media. <\/span>
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                Best Brand Launch<\/h5><\/div>

                • Casamara Club (New Product) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                • Copper Queen Whiskey (Iron Fish Distillery)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                • Eastern Kille (Rebranding) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                • Glyph Molecular Whiskey (Endless West)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                • Lake Life (New Holland Spirits) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                • No Vote \/ Skip Question<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

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                  Best Non-Alcoholic Program<\/b><\/span><\/div>

                  (Presented by Watershed Distillery) 
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                  Having options for all guests is the pinnacle of hospitality. These venues excel at providing a great experience for non-alcoholic drinkers with unique flavors, textures and components. <\/span>
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                  Best Non-Alcoholic Program<\/h5><\/div>

                  • Castalia (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                  • Lost River (Detroit)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                  • M Cantina (Dearborn) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                  • Smith & Co (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                  • Standby (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                  • No Vote \/ Skip Question<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

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                    Best Retail Venue<\/b>\ufeff<\/span><\/div>

                    (Presented by Coppercraft Distillery) 
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                    These are the best venues for purchasing craft beverages in Metro Detroit. Their staff is knowledgeable, their selection is diverse and they work with producers for custom picks. <\/span>
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                    Best Retail Venue<\/h5><\/div>

                    • 8 Degrees Plato (Detroit)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                    • Holiday Market (Royal Oak)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                    • Kako's Market (Birmingham)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                    • Motor City Wine (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                    • Tippins Market (Ann Arbor)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                    • No Vote \/ Skip Question<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

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                      Best Sommelier<\/b><\/span>
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                      These are the best wine professionals in the region that have reached certified sommelier (CMS) or higher. They are cheerleaders for the industry, region and wine in general. Their knowledge is deep in the discipline and they have advanced it for the betterment of Metro Detroit. <\/span>
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                      Best Sommelier<\/h5><\/div>

                      • Caitlin Payne Buquet (The Earle) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                      • Catherine Kurth (Lady of the House) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                      • Gerry Baker (AHD Imports)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                      • Michael "Mick" Descamps (Red Wagon Wine Shoppe)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                      • Liz Martinez (Prime & Proper)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                      • No Vote \/ Skip Question<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

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                        Best Tea or Coffee Program<\/b>\ufeff<\/span><\/div>

                        
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                        Brewing the perfect cup of tea or coffee requires just as much skill as a bartender. These venues provide a superior beverage. They source fair trade when possible, provide a wide range of products and are knowledgeable on what they serve. <\/span>
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                        Best Tea or Coffee Program<\/h5><\/div>

                        • Anthology Coffee (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                        • Astro Coffee (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                        • Eli Tea (Birmingham) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                        • Madcap Coffee (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                        • The Red Hook (Ferndale)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                        • No Vote \/ Skip Question<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

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                          Best Whiskey Program<\/b>\ufeff<\/span><\/div>

                          (Presented by JP Wisers & Bechervoka) 
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                          This venue has a diverse selection of whiskeys that are local, national and international. They retain skilled staff to inform the customers, are always learning and encourage experimentation. They have an extensive spirits list, their selection often changes, and often have a \"dusty bottle\" list.  Preference has been given to venues that encourage and support beginning whiskey consumers. <\/span>
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                          Best Whiskey Program<\/h5><\/div>

                          • Butter Run Saloon (St. Clair Shores)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                          • The Last Word (Ann Arbor) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                          • Standby (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                          • The Sugar House (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                          • Thomas Magee's (Detroit) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                          • No Vote \/ Skip Question<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

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                            Best Wine Program<\/b><\/span><\/div>

                            (Presented by Amaro Montenegro) <\/span><\/div>

                            
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                            This venue has a diverse selection of wines that are local, national and international. They retain skilled staff to inform the customers, are always learning and encourage experimentation. They have an extensive wine list, their selection often changes, and often have a \"dusty bottle\" list. Preference has been given to venues that encourage and support beginning wine consumers. <\/span>
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                            Best Wine Program<\/h5><\/div>

                            • Michigan By the Bottle (Various)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                            • Motor City Wine Bar (Detroit)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                            • Paramita Sound (Detroit)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                            • Prime & Proper (Detroit)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                            • The Royce (Detroit)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                            • No Vote \/ Skip Question<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

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                              Winery of the Year<\/b><\/span><\/div>

                              
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                              These are the best producers of wine in the region. They are skillfully making the classics and experimenting with new varieties. The excel at education, growing amazing fruit and producing the best juice. <\/span>
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                              Best Winery<\/h5><\/div>

                              • Big Little Wines (Suttons Bay) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                              • Mari Vineyards (Traverse City)<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                              • Mawby (Suttons Bay) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                              • St. Julian Winery (Union Pier) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                              • Youngblood Vineyard (Ray) <\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li>
                              • No Vote \/ Skip Question<\/span><\/label><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

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