NH Liquor Commission honors employees and business partners at annual awards ceremony
The New Hampshire Liquor Commission honored employees, New Hampshire distilleries and wineries, and national brands during its Wine, Spirit & Employee Awards ceremony on April 22 at the Puritan Backroom in Manchester.
The annual awards recognize individuals, partners and brands who demonstrate excellence in leadership, customer service, mentorship, commitment and have had an outstanding sales performance. This year’s award recipients include Mount Washington Distillers, Maison Louis Jadot, Crown Royal Blackberry Flavored Whisky, LaBelle Winery and more.
“It’s a pleasure to recognize and celebrate the incredible brands, business partners and employees that play a role in serving our 12 million annual customers and delivering critical revenue for the New Hampshire General Fund,” said NHLC Chairman Joseph Mollica. “Our partners and staff are central to our success and we are proud to honor their dedication, commitment, skill and expertise. Our accomplishments this past year wouldn’t have been possible without them.”
NHLC recognized the following brands, products and individuals:
• Spirit of the Year: Crown Royal Blackberry Flavored Whisky
• Distillery of the Year: Johnnie Walker
• Wine of the Year: La Marca Prosecco
• Winery of the Year: Maison Louis Jadot
• Business Partner of the Year: Joe LaRocca
• New Hampshire Distillery of the Year: Mount Washington Distillers
• New Hampshire Winery of the Year: LaBelle Winery
• Leadership Award: Kimberly Eckalbar (Nashua – Store #50)
• Ultimate Customer Service Award: Nancy Dylyn (Londonderry – Store #74)
• Mentor Award: Jonathan Edmunds (Somersworth – Store #13)
• Commitment to Success Award: Lynn Delisle (Gorham – Store #52)
