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Shakers Can Break Ceilings: The Rise of Women in Global Cocktail Competitions

VinePair

In the fall of 2019, right before I was to compete in the Nikka globals, Charles Schumann was swiftly replaced as the third judge on the heels of #womenbehindthebarafter3. While progress has undoubtedly been made, it’s impossible to change the status quo if we continue to celebrate those who refuse to evolve with the times.

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Tales Of The Cocktail Foundation Announces 2025 Tales Catalyst Honorees

Tales of the Cocktail

A respected leader in the hospitality and beverage community, she has served as Bar & Beverage Curator for the Restaurants Canada Show (20182024) and as National Coordinator for Speed Rack Canada. Known for her passion for fundraising and community work, Christina remains committed to supporting industry initiatives.

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GSN Announcement: America’s Top Bartenders and Hospitality Buyers to Judge 2025 Bartender Spirits Awards

Good Spirits News

Katie Renshaw – 2019 US World Class Bartender of the Year When Katie started working as a bartender in Chicago after quitting her “day job.” Katie has also won numerous bartending competitions, like the Midwestern Speed Rack and Heaven Hill Bartender of the Year.

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Where to Drink in Beacon, New York

Imbibe Magazine

Bar industry veteran Lynnette Marrero, co-creator of the philanthropic Speed Rack competition and bar director for forthcoming NYC spot Milly’s , has witnessed the local drinks scene evolve firsthand, calling Beacon her part-time residence since 2007, and full-time home for the past five years.