Bartenders, those unsung heroes of the libation world, satisfy immense thirsts, refill holes in the heart and settle drunken disputes of epic proportions—all in the name of keeping peace at bar time. Surely that’s worthy of a Nobel Prize. And you’ve found just the person to be the award’s first recipient: Milwaukee’s Best Bartender, Jenna Schneider. (Robbie Hartman)

Runners-up: David from Eagan’s, Aaron from Halliday’s