Only one month left to submit applications for
the prestigious bartending competition!
NEW
YORK, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Only one
month left! Applications for the 2023 competition are open and
mixologists who believe they have what it takes to be World
Class are encouraged to apply by November 15, 2022. Entering its eleventh season,
the United States Bartenders' Guild (USBG) Presents World Class
Sponsored By DIAGEO is seeking creative and driven bartenders to
claim the title of 2023 US Bartender of the Year. The acclaimed
program is an educational platform that instills relevant training
and mentorship for hospitality professionals, all leading to a
global bartending competition that will take place next year in São
Paulo, Brazil!
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"USBG Presents World Class Sponsored By DIAGEO allows
competitors to push themselves and grow with other industry
leaders," says USBG Executive Director Aaron Gregory Smith. "We're excited to welcome
returning and new competitors into the World Class community as
they embark on this one-of-a-kind program that brings together a
community of highly talented and dedicated hospitality
professionals."
Each year, 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 next
season of the competition, the Regional and National Finals will
take place at a combined event in Austin,
TX, where the nation's Top 30 bartenders will compete to
narrow down to the Top 5 Finalists before the 2023 World Class US
Bartender of the Year is crowned. The competition offers a great
opportunity for cocktail enthusiasts of all skill levels and
backgrounds to put their skills to the test, while joining a
community of industry professionals from around the world.
"We are continuously evolving the World Class US program to fit
the dynamic industry and are proud to witness the incredible growth
and success of this inspiring community year after year," shares
Cassandra Ericson, Manager of On
Premise at Diageo North America. "We hope the mentorship and
virtual educational components of the program on
DiageoBarAcademy.com will encourage bartenders of all skill levels
to join this incredible collective of bartenders."
This year, Jessi Pollak was
selected as the 2022 US Bartender of the Year after competing in
the USBG Presents World Class Sponsored By DIAGEO for her first
time ever. Representing the U.S. at the Global Finals in
Sydney, Australia, she stirred her
way to the Top 10 Finalists and is now continuing her journey to
show what it means to be World Class. Just one cocktail can
change your life, so apply now before it's too late!
Key dates for the 2023 competition are as follows:
- November 15, 2022:
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m.
PST to be considered for the 2023 USBG Presents World Class
Sponsored By DIAGEO
- January 2023: Top 100
Announced
- February 2023: Top 30
Regional Finalists Announced
- May 2023: Regional &
National Finals will take place in Austin, TX to ultimately crown the 2023 US
Bartender of the Year
- Fall 2023: The 2023 World Class Cocktail Festival and
Global Finals will take place in São Paulo, Brazil
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 2023 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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