2024 Bartender of the Year Recap 

Kati Wilson of Church Street Family in Huntsville has been crowned Alabama’s 2024 Bartender of the Year.

​The annual competition is held in conjunction with the Stars of the Industry Awards presented by the Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association and Old Forester. Regional competitions were held across the state during the month of October. The top finalists from Montgomery, Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile were invited to compete at the state final. On October 28, the regional winners competed for the title, coveted trophy, and a $1,500 grand prize at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa. Competitors were judged on taste, presentation, showmanship, technique, and creativity.. The annual competition is sponsored by Old Forester and United-Johnson Brothers of Alabama.
Birmingham Regional Competition 
Host: The Lumbar
1st Place - Chelsea Cheyenne (Luca Lagotta)
2nd Place - Sarah Bush (Adios)
3rd Place - Nick Knaebol (Cayo Coco)
​People's Choice Award - Sarah Bush (Adios)

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​Huntsville Regional Competition 
Host: Baker & Able 
1st Place - Kati Wilson (Purveyor)
2nd Place - Tai Sporn (Odette)
3rd Place - Niles (Valentina's Pizzeria & Wine Bar & Grill)
​People's Choice Award - Kati Wilson (Purveyor)
Montgomery Regional Competition
Host: Ravello Ristorante
1st Place - MC Jones (Hilltop Public House)
2nd Place - Nick Wyatt (Ravello) 
3rd Place - Jailen Stockdale (Session Cocktail)
People's Choice Award - BriShauna Boyd (Vintage Hospitality Group)
Mobile Regional Competition
Host: The Haberdasher
1st Place - Catherine Stutts (Penton's Bistro & King Blue Corner Bar)
2nd Place - Norton Christopher (8 Reale)
3rd Place - Caleb Lankford (Squid Ink)
People's Choice Award - Caleb Lankford (Squid Ink)

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