Imbibe 75 2020: People of the Year

January 01, 2020

Beer Person of the Year: Dr. J. Nikol Jackson-Beckham, the diversity ambassador for the Brewer’s Association is working to make the beer world more inclusive.

Wine Person of the Year: Mimi Casteel sees the effects of habitat loss and the onset of climate change and is inspiring fellow winemakers to follow her example. | Photo by Aubrie Legault.

bambi semroc — Coffee Person of the Year: Bambi Semroc of Conservation International is working to make the coffee industry more sustainable. | Photo by Scott Suchman.

Bartender of the Year: Natasha David is shining light on what it means to be a working mother and female mentor in the hospitality world. | Photo by Eric Medsker.

When we decided who to feature in our 2020 Imbibe 75 issue, we wanted to shine a special light on people who are working to make the drinks world a better, more supportive, inclusive, and sustainable place. The final list includes a diverse mix of passionate people going above and beyond to have a positive influence on their respective fields of beer, coffee, wine, spirits and cocktails, including four amazing women we’ve recognized as our People of the Year. Read a little about each of them in the gallery above, grab a copy of the print issue to see the full profiles and Imbibe 75 list, and remember to join the conversation on Instagram (@imbibe) and Twitter (@imbibe) with the #Imbibe75 hashtag.