ABL Honors 18 Beverage Retailers at Annual Meeting
Brown-Forman Retailers of the Year Recognized for Their Continued Commitment to the Beverage Alcohol Industry
April 7, 2017 – Bethesda, MD – Eighteen beverage licensees from across the United States were recognized as Brown-Forman Retailers of the Year at the 2017 ABL Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nominated by their state beverage associations for their success and dedication to the beverage alcohol industry, these business owners were honored in a ceremony at the ABL Honors Gala on March 27, 2017.
For more than two decades, the Brown-Forman Retailer of the Year awards have celebrated independent retail beverage business owners who engage in responsible sales and service of beverage alcohol, and who are committed to their state beverage associations. ABL congratulates all of the honored businesses and licensees for their outstanding and continued contributions to the industry and their communities.
“Independent beverage retailers support a dynamic and spirited industry, while also promoting and encouraging the responsible sale and enjoyment of beer, wine and spirits,” said ABL Executive Director John Bodnovich. “It is in this spirit that they are recognized with this award before their industry peers and held up as examples of success.”
Brown-Forman, one of the world’s leading distilled spirits producers, has remained a steadfast sponsor of the awards, recognizing the importance of vibrant independent alcohol retailers, and continuing their support of those who are the last to handle beverage products before they reach the hands of consumers. In attendance to present awards to this year’s recipients was Michael Rasp, Brown-Forman’s Nevada State Manager.
“We are grateful to work with Brown-Forman in honoring responsible beverage retailers across the country,” Bodnovich added.
Pictured Left-to-Right: Bill Asbury | Mark A. Brown | James F. Castellani | Richard R. Laczkowski | Mike Scheuerman |
Carolyn Joy | Michael Rasp (Brown-Forman) | Debbie Mayfield | Mike Maro | Sean Barry | Mike Harris | Neil Caflisch | John Cutter | Mickey Daniel
The 2017 Brown-Forman Retailers of the Year Include:
| John Cutter & Mickey Daniel
Windmill Beverages Athens, AL |
Dan Grider
Sky Bar Auburn, AL |
Carolyn Joy
Joy Wine and Spirits Denver, CO |
| Mark A. Brown
The Wine Shop at Parkaire Marietta, GA |
Wesley Morgan
Liquor World Richmond, KY |
Richard R. Laczkowski
McSki’s Place Watseka, IL |
| Don Rix
Big Red Liquors Indianapolis, IN |
Mike Scheuerman
Friendship Wine & Liquor Abingdon, MD |
Mike Harris
Harris Crab House Chester, MD |
| Sean Barry
Four Seasons Wine & Liquor Hadley, MA |
Victor Pittman
Silver Leaf Wines and Spirits Madison, MS |
Bill Asbury
Buck Eye Bar Bridger, MT |
| Mike Maro
Maro Brothers Hainesport, NJ |
James F. Castellani
The Wine & Liquor Outlet Lockport, NY |
Debbie Mayfield
Bergheim Cellars Boerne, TX |
| Neil Caflisch
Square Tavern Baraboo, WI |
Brian “Alf” Grzegorczyk
Alf’s Pub & Package Liquor Cheyenne, WY |