American Beverage Licensees (ABL) Honors Brown-Forman Retailers of the Year

The American Beverage Licensees (ABL) congratulated the recipients of the Brown-Forman Retailer of the Year Award at the recent ABL Convention in Las Vegas, NV. Sponsored by Brown-Foreman Beverages Worldwide, the awards are presented annually to recognize and honor dedicated members of ABLs state and regional affiliates.

Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) March 16, 2005 --The American Beverage Licensees (ABL) congratulated the recipients of the Brown-Forman Retailer of the Year Award at the recent ABL Convention in Las Vegas, NV. Sponsored by Brown-Foreman Beverages Worldwide, the awards are presented annually to recognize and honor dedicated members of ABLs state and regional affiliates.

Ralph Ageura, of Brown-Foreman Beverages Worldwide, announced the winners and thanked them for their contributions to the beverage alcohol industry on February 28. Retailers are a crucial link in the three-tier beverage alcohol industry as they are the face of the industry. They are the last ones to handle products before they reach the hands of consumers. They are also leading members of their communities who work long hours and place a strong emphasis on responsible retailing.

ABL congratulates the Retailers of the Year on their continuing efforts to reflect the positive impact that the beverage alcohol industry has in this country," said ABL executive director Harry G. Wiles.

The Brown-Forman Retailers of the Year are:
Don Diserens   Alton Sports Tap                                Alton, IL
Chuck Ferrar   Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits         Annapolis, MD
Ralph Ferraro   Rocking R Bar               Bozeman, MT
Loren Fifer   Peanuts & Peanuts II            Fort Wayne, IN
Clyte Franklin   Angle Inn               Baltimore, MD
Jerry Gasber   Gasbers Fine Day            St. Clairsville, OH
Richard Kari   Powerhouse Bar               Proctor, MN
Austin Keith   Pinkies, Inc.               Odessa, TX
John Kelsey   Rollers                  Hilton Head, SC
Peter Kessel   The Winexpress               Northwood, MA
Larry Knackstedt        Knockys Liquors LLC            Overland Park, KS
Don Livesay   Kongo Klub               Mitchell, SD
Craig Matthews   St. Lucie Inn               Fort Pierce, FL
Jim Milner   Stanleys Liquor & Wine, Inc.         Jackson, MS
Matthew Molahan   Turtle Bay Liquors, Inc.         New York, NY
PeterNebreklievski     Channel Islands Wines & Spirits         Oxnard, CA
Jerry Neverve   Red Lyon Tavern               Lawrence, KS
Brian OReilly   Rice Creek Liquor            Shoreview, MN
Michael Pasulka      Players Sports Bar            San Diego, CA
Patty Petras   92nd Avenue Tavern            Westminster, CO
Marc Rosen   Valencia Discount Liquor & Wine Shop             Meriden, CT
Sharon Ward   Wardskis               Milwaukee, WI
Dave Westfall   The Wine Experience            Broomfield, CO

About American Beverage Licensees (ABL)
The American Beverage Licensees (ABL) is the nation's largest trade association dedicated to representing the interests of America's Beer, Wine and Spirits Retailers". ABL represents nearly 20,000 bars, restaurants, taverns, and liquor stores, including off-premise licensees in the "open" or "license" states and on-premise proprietors in markets across the country. Today, ABL has members in 348 of the 435 Congressional Districts across the nation. For more information about ABL, please visit www.ablusa.org.

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