Michael Bellas (center), chairman of Choice Brands of Ohio in Mingo Junction, is presented proclamations from the Ohio House and Senate recognizing his retirement from Wholesale Beer & Wine Association of Ohio President Curt McCamon (left) and John Fleming, both of Superior Beverage Group, during last month’s WBWAO 82nd annual fall convention in Columbus.

Andy Phillips (right), president of Southeast Beverage Co. in Athens, accepts the 2016 Ohio Tavern News “Wholesaler of the Year” award from OTN Account Manager Max Eckenwiler during the 82nd annual fall convention of the Wholesale Beer & Wine Association of Ohio on Sept. 12 in Columbus.

Promoting Sailor Jerry rum – and Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins for president – at the Wonder Bar in Cleveland during the Republican National Convention are (l-r) Rob Biehl, Colleen Durante and Susan Kuilder from William Grant & Sons.

Sazerac’s Mark Godenswager (second from right), treats RNDC-Ohio Division managers (l-r) Melissa Myers, Kevin Ryan, RNDC-Ohio President Stacy Gabel, Mel Fisher and Justin Tavares to the recent Guns-N-Roses concert in Cincinnati to celebrate the success of Gran Gala Orange Liqueur.