Our growth isn’t just measured in cases shipped or awards earned… It’s built bottle by bottle and relationship by relationship. Every sale is a story of connection, trust, and shared success.

That’s why we are proud to recognize this year’s Heaven Hill Brands Sales Award Winners: The Regional Managers and Distributor Partners whose achievements over the last fiscal year embody what it means to Thrive Together.

2026 Regional Manager of the Year
Cole Armstrong
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits
This year, Cole Armstrong set the pace and earned the highest individual sales honor at Heaven Hill Brands. As Regional Manager of the Year, Cole’s consistent performance and trusted leadership stood out across the business.

Representing our portfolio with excellence and building strong distributor partnerships along the way, Cole has exemplified what it means to raise the bar, delivering results while embodying the spirit of “Many Spirits. One Team.”

2026 Brand Award Winners

Elijah Craig – Illinois
Chris Tabor, Regional Manager
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits

Evan Williams – New Jersey
David Tabachnik, Regional Manager
Allied Beverage Group

Heaven Hill – Pennsylvania
Art Schomp, Regional Manager
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits

Lunazul – Texas
Cole Armstrong, Regional Manager
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits

Tequila Ocho – California
Mike Ferrante, Regional Manager
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits

Deep Eddy – Ohio
Nick Filipi, Regional Manager
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits

2026 On-Premise Award Winners

Heavyweight – Pennsylvania
Art Schomp, Regional Manager
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits

Welterweight – Maryland
Liz Townsend, Regional Manager
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits

Bantamweight – Hawaii
Walter Inman, Regional Manager
Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits

These awards honor more than sales milestones. They reflect the heart of our business: strong partnerships, shared wins, and a culture built on accountability and trust.

To every Regional Manager and Partner recognized, thank you for the energy, integrity and commitment you bring to building beloved brands and lasting relationships. Your work is a powerful reminder that at Heaven Hill, we don’t just sell spirits, we lift them all across the world.