Spirits
Abby Spratt – The Mellwood Tavern
Ashley Griffin – Tinsley Family Concessions - Chili's
Kahlil Belliard – Huber Winery & Starlight Distillery
Lyda Dang – Derby City Gaming & Hotel
Macie Allen – Marriott Louisville East - Charr'd Bourbon Kitchen & Lounge
Rebekah Gonzalez – Pursuit Spirits - Trial + Error
Rose Award Voting will begin at 12:00 am on October 8th and end on October 16th at midnight on louisvilleroseawards.com.
Only one vote in each of the 11 categories will be counted from an individual email address.
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Abby Spratt
The Mellwood Tavern
Abby created a culture of comfort where Louisville knowledge comes with every pour. She shares restaurant tips, distillery guidance and bourbon expertise while protecting the quality and character of the tavern.
Her service makes the tavern feel like both a neighborhood gathering place and a starting point for discovering Louisville. At her bar, every pour can come with a thoughtful introduction to Louisville.
Ashley Griffin
Tinsley Family Concessions - Chili's
Ashley excels as a bartender, server and lead at Louisville’s airport. Her skill, flexibility and readiness to guide others keep the team moving and travelers well cared for.
Because she understands service from multiple positions, she can guide teammates, fill gaps and protect the traveler experience during busy shifts. Her versatility makes her equally valuable behind the bar, on the floor and leading others.
Kahlil Belliard
Huber Winery & Starlight Distillery
Kahlil stayed after a demanding workweek to change a coworker’s flat tire. The gesture reflects the dependability and team-first instinct he brings to the winery and distillery every day.
The moment was not staged for recognition; it was a practical act of service after an already demanding week. His willingness to stay and help captures the teammate colleagues know they can count on.
Lyda Dang
Derby City Gaming & Hotel
Lyda brings the same hospitality to coworkers that she gives every guest. Organized, knowledgeable and quality-focused, she makes sure the beverage team has what it needs to succeed.
Her hospitality begins behind the bar by making sure colleagues are informed, equipped and ready to serve guests well. She makes hospitality an internal standard, ensuring coworkers have what they need to succeed.
Macie Allen
Marriott Louisville East - Charr'd Bourbon Kitchen & Lounge
Macie covered a two-month management leave during one of the operation’s busiest periods. She anticipates guest needs, resolves challenges smoothly and drives sales within a bourbon program featuring more than 450 selections.
Her performance during a leadership gap showed the depth of her operational judgment and her command of an extensive bourbon program. She pairs steady leadership with deep bourbon knowledge and a clear eye for sales.
Rebekah Gonzalez
Pursuit Spirits - Trial + Error
Rebekah helps turn a Whiskey Row cocktail lounge into a room guests instantly trust. Reviewers repeatedly recognize her single-barrel knowledge and the ease she creates around an exceptional whiskey selection.
Her knowledge removes intimidation from a serious whiskey list, allowing both enthusiasts and newcomers to enjoy the experience. Her expertise makes an impressive whiskey collection feel welcoming rather than intimidating.