Retailer of the Year Award Banner

Each year, in conjunction with the Annual Meeting and Event, IABR recognizes one outstanding package liquor store member as its Retailer of the Year. Winners of this coveted award demonstrate a strong commitment to the industry, an understanding of the importance of promoting responsible retailing of age-restricted products and go above and beyond with respect to customer service. 

 

Past Retailer of the Year Award Recipients 
2004 Kyle Rayl, Soupley's (Kokomo)2023 Retailer of the Year Charles Eberhardt
2011 Jack Hildreth, Hildreth Liquor Mart (Seymour)
2012 Greg Boesch, Bedrock (Lafayette)
2013 Jon Sinder, Crown Liquors (Indianapolis)
2014 Nancy Brock, Northside Liquors (Seymour)
2015 Carol Casey, Bar Barry Liquors (Lafayette)
2016 Don Rix, Big Red Liquors (Indianapolis)
2017 Charlie Hopf, Holiday Liquors (Jasper)
2018 Todd Antz, Keg Liquors (Clarksville)
2019 Deanna Johnson, Fowler Liquors (Fowler)
2020 Doug Thompson, Plainfield Discount Liquors (Plainfield)
2021 Travis Scheidt, Cork Liquors (Columbus)
2022 Gary Gardner, Belmont Beverage (Fort Wayne)
2023 Charles Eberhardt, Community Spirits (Indianapolis) (pictured above)
2024 Tony Abrams, Bob-O-Link Liquors (Rushville)
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