CELEBRATING KEG CHAMPIONS
ARE YOU AMERICA’S NEXT KEG CHAMPION?
The search is on for the bars, breweries, and restaurants saving the planet—one pint at a time. Join the circular revolution.
Complete the short nomination form below to nominate your keg champion.
RECOGNIZE A KEG CHAMPION
CLAIM YOUR TITLE. IT TAKES 2 MINUTES.
Self-nominations are encouraged. If you're doing the work, you deserve the credit.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Sustainability (Circularity / Move Away from Plastic)
Recognizes operators taking measurable action to reduce single-use packaging waste by prioritizing reusable stainless-steel kegs, supporting circularity, and advancing sustainable beverage delivery.
National Restaurant
Honors a multi-state or national restaurant group that demonstrates outstanding commitment to the draft category, sustainability, and operational excellence.
Draft Experience (Innovation & “Everything on Tap”)
Celebrates exceptional venues elevating the draft experience—whether through wine on tap, cocktails on tap, coffee on tap, innovative dispense technologies, self-pour systems, or standout draft-focused hospitality.
Local (Chicago) Restaurant
Spotlights a local Chicago venue championing the draft experience, selected in celebration of the awards being held during the National Restaurant Association Show.
Draft Growth
Rewards businesses achieving significant growth in draft beer volume or penetration through exceptional operations, training, menu leadership, or customer engagement.
Brewery
Recognizes a brewery of any size showing leadership in sustainability, community education about draft quality, or innovation that accelerates draft consumption.
PLASTIC KILLS. STEEL SAVES.
The U.S. hospitality industry dumps over 6 BILLION single-use containers into waste streams every year. That ends now.
We are looking for the pioneers who understand that Steel Kegs aren't just containers—they are the ultimate asset for a circular economy. They last 30+ years, reduce CO2 emissions by 68%, and deliver the freshest beer on earth.
You aren't just pouring pints. You’re crushing waste. And it’s time you were recognized for it.
HALL OF FAME
Join the global elite.
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