The esteemed bartending competition is accepting
applications for only a few more weeks!
NEW
YORK, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention
all bartenders and mixologists nationwide - there is less than one
month remaining to submit applications for the 2025 U.S. Bartender
Of The Year competition! Applications are open to mixologists who
believe they have what it takes to be the next champion and are
encouraged to apply by October 15,
2024. Entering its thirteenth season, the United States
Bartenders' Guild (USBG) Presents World Class Sponsored By DIAGEO
is searching for innovative and ambitious bartenders to claim the
title of 2025 U.S Bartender of the Year. The esteemed program is an
educational platform that provides training and mentorship for
hospitality professionals, all leading up to the global bartending
competition that will take place in Toronto, Canada during the fall of 2025.
Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release
here:https://www2.multivu.com/diageo/9290751-en-usbg-diageo-world-class-2025-us-bartender-of-the-year-competition
"USBG Presents World Class Sponsored By DIAGEO is a
one-of-a-kind program that offers bartenders a chance to showcase
their artistry and technical skills on the national stage," says
USBG Executive Director Bo Shuff.
"Each year, we challenge the best, both returning and new, to apply
as we are committed to building a community of highly creative and
driven hospitality professionals."
The USBG Presents World Class Sponsored By DIAGEO competition
draws applications from diverse and talented bartenders nationwide
who compete in a series of regional and national challenges
inspired by the latest industry trends. For this upcoming season,
the U.S. Finals will take place at a combined event where the
country's Top 30 bartenders will come together and showcase their
skills as the final showdown of the competition.
"The World Class U.S. program provides an amazing opportunity
for bartenders of all skill levels and backgrounds to put their
expertise to the test, while joining a strong community of industry
professionals from around the country," shares Cassandra Ericson, Manager of On Premise at
Diageo North America. "We're excited for applicants to not only
engage in the competition, but to join the World Class community
where we offer mentorship opportunities and digital education
through DiageoBarAcademy.com."
This year, Jonathan Stanyard of
Seattle, Washington was crowned as
the 2024 U.S. Bartender of the Year after competing in the USBG
Presents World Class Sponsored By DIAGEO in its twelfth season.
Following his outstanding bartending performance, he continued to
demonstrate his passion and knowledge about the craft of bartending
as he represented the U.S. at the Global Finals in Shanghai, China. It only takes one cocktail to
throw your name in the hat, so apply now before it's too late!
Key dates for the 2025 competition are as follows:
- October 15, 2024: Applications
must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PST
to be considered for the 2025 USBG Presents World Class Sponsored
By DIAGEO
- December 2024: Top 100
Announced
- February 2025: Top 30 Regional
Finalists Announced
- May 2025: U.S. Finals to
ultimately crown the 2025 US Bartender of the Year
- Fall 2025: The 2025 World Class Cocktail Festival and Global
Finals
Backed by DiageoBarAcademy.com, an online training platform
designed for experienced bartenders, competitors are armed with the
tools and knowledge to prepare themselves for the competition while
fostering their career developments.
There's not much time left! To apply for the 2025 USBG Presents
World Class Sponsored By DIAGEO, please
visit https://worldclass.usbg.org. For more information on
World Class, follow along on Instagram
at @WorldClassUS or Facebook
at @WorldClassUnitedStates.
About USBG
Founded in 1948, the United States
Bartenders' Guild®️ is the national, member-led not-for-profit
association of bartenders and other hospitality professionals that
unites and elevates the bar industry through education, community,
and advocacy. Through its network, the USBG connects members with
peer-to-peer learning, expert instruction, service projects, and
skills-based competition, all while fostering a fun and healthy
environment and reinforcing the importance of the 'third place' in
neighborhoods across the country.
About DIAGEO
Diageo is a global leader in beverage
alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including
Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit
and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff,
Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan,
Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and
the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and our products are sold in more
than 180 countries around the world. For more information about
Diageo, their people, brands, and performance,
visit www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible
drinking resource,www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives,
and ways to share best practice.
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for news and information
about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.
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