HIGHLIGHTING POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS
FOR THE FOURTH STRAIGHT YEAR , StateWays is proud to honor the winners of the Control State Best Practices Awards . Each year the awards grow in terms of the number of entries ( nearly 50 this year ) and the strength of the programs nominated .
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This year ’ s winning agencies have created innovative programs to improve warehouse efficiency , educate consumers , increase retail sales and enforce regulations . Our overall winner , the Oregon Liquor Control Commission , excelled at multiple categories and has seamlessly integrated marijuana oversight into its operations . The OLCC joins our previous overall winners – the Virginia ABC , the Pennsylvania LCB and the New Hampshire Liquor Commission .
Read all about the OLCC and each of our 12 category winners , starting on page 7 .
KNOW ANY DESERVING CANDIDATES ? Many control state agencies work closely with on-premise operators and private off-premise retailers in their
2019 jurisdiction . Our sister publications , Cheers and Beverage Awards
Dynamics , are now accepting nominations to reward the most innovative and successful industry businesses .
The Beverage Excellence Awards honor chain restaurants and hospitality providers , and nominations are now open at CheersOnline . com / BevX . Entries close November 2 .
The Top 100 Retailers Awards recognize the best independent off-premise stores in the country . Nominations are now open at BeverageDynamics . com / Top100 . Entries close December 14 .
Don ’ t miss this chance to nominate companies that are providing great service to your constituents and driving tax dollars to your state . •
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