As Bar & Restaurant previously announced, the annual VIBE Conference returns to Omni La Costa Resort & Spa April 25-27, 2022. Now, we’re excited to announce another exciting return: the return of the VIBE Vista Awards.
The VIBE Vista Awards recognize the top performers in the beverage industry through the creation, training, execution, management and on-going positive results of beverage programs. The awards were not held in 2021, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but we are delighted to announce that nominations for the 2022 awards are opening soon.
Nominations for the VIBE Vista Awards will open December 6, 2021, and close March 7, 2022.
Think your beverage program deserves some recognition? Read on for more information about the beverage industry’s most coveted award program.
When will the awards be held?
The VIBE Vista awards will be held at the 2022 VIBE Conference, held April 25-27. Join our Guest List to be the first to know when registration opens.
How do I submit a nomination for the awards?
When nominations for the VIBE Vista Awards open on December 6, 2021, you can use the unique links below to submit your nomination. Please note, these links will go live on December 6, 2021.
Best Responsible Alcohol Service
Best Overall: Hotels, Casinos, Cruise Lines
Best Overall: Multi-Unit Chain Restaurants
Best Adult Alcohol-Free Beverage Program
Best Beverage Limited Time Offer (LTO)
Best Off-Premise Beverage Pickup and Delivery Program
Who is eligible to nominate?
Sponsors, consultants, agencies, distributors, suppliers and operators are all eligible to nominate, and you can nominate yourself. You are not eligible for a category you won in 2000 (the last year the awards were held), but you can submit for all other categories.
How long can my application be?
Please keep your documentation to 10 pages or less. The application will include links to relevant materials like beverage menus, training documentation, and marketing collateral.
How are the winners chosen?
Our judging panel is led by Ed Korry and the Johnson & Wales University beverage faculty. Each category has a set criteria and is scored on a 100 point scale.
Where can I find more information about the awards?
Visit www.vibeconference.com for more information.
Who were the last VIBE VISTA Award Winners?
Congratulations again to our 2020 VIBE VISTA Award winners. We look forward to welcoming you all back to our 2022 event, and celebrating our new community of award winners.
- Best Beer Program sponsored by New Belgium Brewing went to Taco Mac
- Best Spirits Program sponsored by Edrington went to Walt Disney World
- Best Wine Program sponsored by the VIBE Advisory Council went to Holland America Line
- Best Adult Alcohol Free Beverage Program sponsored by MONIN Gourmet Flavorings went to Hard Rock Café
- Best Beverage Menu Revamp sponsored by SPH Gérard Bertrand went to Norwegian Cruise Line
- Best Beverage Promotion sponsored by Beam Suntory went to Marriott International
- Best Beverage Limited Time Offer (L.T.O.) sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka went to Chili’s Grill & Bar
- Best Responsible Alcohol Service sponsored by the VIBE Advisory Council went to Royal Caribbean International
- Best Training Program sponsored by the VIBE Advisory Council went to Royal Caribbean International
- Best Overall: Multi-Unit Chain Restaurants sponsored by Pernod Ricard went to Chart House, Landry’s Inc.
- Best Overall: Hotels, Casinos and Cruise Lines sponsored by Moët Hennessy USA went to Walt Disney World
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