AMY FAULKNER

FOUNDER / GiLLY WAGON, SEATTLE COCKTAIL WEEK, LOST EVENINGS

Amy Faulkner has 25+ years of experience in the hospitality industry working directly with her community. Amy began her career working in spas, transitioning into food and beverage, eventually transforming into volunteering and events. 

With deep connections in the Seattle hospitality industry, Amy works to bring those in the bar community together in a way that is meaningful and lasting. Since founding Seattle Cocktail Week in 2019, the annual event has grown every year with an emphasis on bar and restaurant professionals supporting each other through education and events, such as the Bartender’s Circle Summit. 

Amy is nationally recognized for her incredible work fostering community, sparking engagement, and volunteer management. She is the 2013 recipient of The Wendy Walters Truitt Volunteer Excellence Award and the 2016 Jefferson Award for her nonprofit work.

Bartender’s Circle Summit Session:

DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, & INCLUSION: KEEPING OUR PEERS SAFE & THE ROLE OF BARTENDER’S IN SOCIAL CHANGE
Date: Monday, March 3rd, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: LOFT 3