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Industry Awards & Recognition

In our history, J&L Ventures, LLC has been the recipient of many prestigious awards from our supplier partners. These awards are a testimony to our ability of ensuring that all of our supplier partners are treated fairly and with equitable share of mind.

Constellation Gold Standard Award

2021

The Gold Standard Award is given to wholesaler partners who achieve three consecutive years of ABP volume and distribution goal attainment.

Molson Coors Legends

2020

The Legend Award recognizes distributors who have acquired at least 30 years of service as a Miller or Coors distributor; invested in and grown their MillerCoors business over those years; demonstrated a passion for the beer business and MillerCoors portfolio of brands; and garnered the respect of their peers.

 

Diageo Golden Bar Award

2006 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020

The Golden Bar Awards are presented to U.S. Spirits distributors demonstrating excellence in sales, innovation and advancing social responsibility.

Molson Coors President’s Award

2010 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019

Recognizes the top distributors in the United States of America in sales excellence for the nation’s second largest brewer

Red Bull Distribution

2020

Recognizes J&L Ventures for reaching the milestone of 3 billion Red Bull sales

Red Bull Platinum Push

2017

Recognizes J&L Ventures for reaching the milestone of 3 billion Red Bull sales

Miller High Life Achievement Award

2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008

The High Life Achievement Award is given to less than five percent of all Miller distributors nationwide. Winners of the award are determined by the highest total retail sales percentage increase, among other criteria such as market execution, retail execution and displays

Coors President’s Award

2005 | 2006

Recognizes the top distributors in the United States of America in sales excellence and retail program execution

Coors Brewing Company Founders Award

2006

Beverage South Athens was honored as the top Distributor in the nation for exemplary sales and distribution performance.

Diageo Guinness USA Innovation Champion

2006

J&L Ventures has demonstrated brilliant execution with new Diageo innovations and product offerings. Partnering closely with Diageo on special projects, J&L has provided breakthrough performance and speed to market despite demanding timelines and changing requirements. Award criteria includes the supplier’s impact on Diageo’s ability to achieve sales growth and market share gain.

Diageo Guinness USA Wholesaler of the Year

2006

Collaborative and proactive, J&L Ventures has driven value for Diageo by providing superior quality, service, innovation, and value – delivered overall stellar performance. Award criteria includes outstanding industry performance, social responsibility, and commitment to safety, environmental awareness and sustainability.