Next Wave Awards Brewer of the Year: Liz Nicol

Next Wave Awards Brewer of the Year: Liz Nicol

October 16, 2025

There are exceptions to the rule, but we’ve...

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Next Wave Awards Distiller of the Year: Leslie Merinoff Kwasnieski

October 16, 2025

Typically, when a craft distiller attempts to make...

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Next Wave Awards Brewery of the Year: Blue Jay Brewing Co.

October 16, 2025

Over the past few decades, the brewing industry has...

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Next Wave Awards Rising Drinks Brand of the Year: Phony Negroni by St. Agrestis

October 16, 2025

St. Agrestis isn’t a non-alcoholic drinks brand in...

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Next Wave Awards Nonprofit of the Year: Turning Tables

October 16, 2025

Opportunity doesn’t always knock. Sometimes,...

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Next Wave Awards Bartender of the Year: Sebastian Tollius

October 16, 2025

Sebastian Tollius, beverage director at NYC’s...

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Next Wave Awards Drinks Professional of the Year: Meaghan Dorman

October 16, 2025

It’s hard to fathom someone being critical of...

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Next Wave Awards Wine Professional of the Year: Amy Racine

October 16, 2025

Amy Racine fell in love with restaurants at a very...

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Next Wave Awards Retailer of the Year: Leon & Son Wine and Spirits

October 16, 2025

After years of working with wine in New York City...

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