American Whiskey Magazine’s content editor Maggie Kimberl has been named as the Spirits Writer of the Year at the 2024 Women of Whiskey (WOW) Awards. The awards were presented at a ceremony during the Bourbon Women SIPosium.

Maggie’s triumph comes just one year after the inaugural awards, which saw American Whiskey Magazine editor Phoebe Calver crowned the first Spirits Writer of the Year.

The WOW awards strive to recognize exceptional women leaders who have made their mark in the whiskey industry. The awards are presented in collaboration with the Bourbon Women Foundation, the first female whiskey consumer group. The WOW awards help to reinforce the commitment of honoring the achievements of women in spirits.

Heather Wibbels, managing director of Bourbon Women, said, “We are thrilled to celebrate these leaders’ contributions and passion for the industry,” said Heather Wibbels, Bourbon Women Managing Director. “They represent a wave of change, and we’re proud to elevate them and the leadership they represent in the industry.”

There were a total of 11 awards handed out during the ceremony, with other categories including Brand Ambassador of the Year, Bartender of the Year, and and Master Blender of the Year.

A collection of Maggie’s latest features for American Whiskey can be enjoyed here.