Welcome to the Sip with Me Awards! In honor of our 200th episode, we are celebrating some of our favorite guests, businesses, and brands! Listen to find out our best behind-the-scenes story, who is most likely to become an A-List celebrity, and what brands we think will be the next big thing by 2027!

Thank you to everyone who has listened and supported us over the last six years. We could not have made it to 200 without each of you.

Cheers & Happy Sipping!

Aaron & Ioanna

AWARD WINNERS

Best Behind-the-Scenes Story: Interviewing Carole Baskin in NYC 

Most Likely to become an A-List Celebrity: Artist Morgan St. Jean

Best meal: Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

Guest Who Could Host the Show: Melissa Andre

Guest Who Surprised Us the Most: Chicago Literary Salon

Most Unfiltered Guest: Corinne Olympios from ABC’s The Bachelor & Holly Nichols

Rising Star Brand: Local Style Chips & Years beer 

Most Mind-Blowing Conversation: HarvardSmithsonian Astrophysicist Jonathon McDonald 

Small Business to watch: October Cafe

Most Replayed Episode: Lauren Paley 

Most Viral Moment: Sheena Melwani

Rising Star Brand: Local Style Chips & Years beer 

Best New Discovery: Penguin Foot Pottery

Best Advice Given: Noreen Heron- always be authentic and honest with your audience

Best experience: Camp Wandawega

Best show: Paranormal Activity at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

Best drama: Kimbyrleigha and the Anti-MLM Movement

Each of our favorite episodes to do: Affy Tapple & Muriel Fahiron (Creator of Strawberry Shortcake and Care Bears)