Once again , StateWays is recognizing innovation in the control states with our third-annual Best Practices Awards . This year ’ s winners include agencies leading the way in retailing , warehouse automation , consumer education , industry outreach and more . All beverage alcohol control jurisdictions throughout North America are eligible to enter the awards . The winners will be recognized during the NABCA Administrators Conference in Grand Rapids , Michigan in October .

Don ’ t see your name on the list ? Entries for the 2018 Best Practices Awards will open next spring .

OVERALL WINNER NEW HAMPSHIRE LIQUOR COMMISSION

BEST CONSUMER EDUCATION PROGRAM VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL

BEST RETAIL INNOVATION PENNSYLVANIA LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD

BEST WAREHOUSE INNOVATION OREGON LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION

BEST TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION IDAHO STATE LIQUOR DIVISION

BEST LEGISLATIVE OUTREACH PROGRAM MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL

OVERALL WINNER New Hampshire Liquor Commission

BEST TRADE OR LICENSEE EDUCATION PROGRAM IOWA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DIVISION

BEST CONSUMER TASTING PROGRAM WINDOM MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE

8 StateWays | www . stateways . com | September / October 2017