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Tue, August 25, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CT

Austin has no shortage of awards celebrating incredible food. But behind our award-winning food is a team of people who make hospitality possible.

 

On August 25, join Good Work Austin at Still Austin Whiskey Co. for Building Good Work Together, an evening dedicated to celebrating the restaurants, chefs, workers, and hospitality leaders who make Austin's food scene thrive.

 

Enjoy food from some of Austin's most beloved restaurants, thoughtfully paired cocktails, inspiring stories, and opportunities to connect with the people shaping the future of our local food scene. Throughout the evening, guests will explore interactive experiences highlighting the businesses, workers, and workforce programs helping create a stronger food and beverage community.

 

The evening will culminate in a special awards celebration recognizing the people and businesses leading the way through mentorship, community impact, innovation, and a commitment to creating good jobs.

 

And the best part? The community helps choose the honorees. Through our open nomination process, Austinites can nominate the restaurants, chefs, workers, and industry leaders they believe deserve to be celebrated.

 

This isn't just another awards event. It's an opportunity to celebrate the people behind Austin's food scene while investing in its future. Every ticket supports Good Work Austin's work to create pathways to living-wage careers, expand access to affordable healthcare, and provide the training, resources, and support hospitality workers need to build stable, thriving futures.

 

Whether you're a dedicated foodie, hospitality professional, community supporter, or simply someone who loves Austin's local restaurants, you'll leave with a deeper appreciation for the people behind every meal and the role we all play in building a stronger hospitality industry.

 

Your ticket includes:

+ hand crafted STILL AUSTIN cocktails

+ bites from Olamaie, La Condesa & L’Oca d’Oro

+ live jazz music from Huston-Tillotson

+ guest-nominated awards celebrating outstanding hospitality workers & businesses

+ raffle for unforgettable experiences & wine pull

 

General Admission includes entry to the event, two drink tickets, small plates from three top GWA chefs, and the chance to meet them alongside graduates of our Culinary Workforce Training Program.
 

VIP Admission [SOLD OUT] includes everything in General Admission plus early access to a private reception at Still Austin featuring a behind-the-scenes distillery tour, a first look at their newest event venue, and a private tasting in the Still Austin tasting room.

 

Your ticket helps support Good Work Austin’s mission and makes this experience possible. Whether you are a longtime supporter or new to Good Work Austin, you will leave with a deeper understanding of the people behind Austin’s food scene and the role you can play in supporting their success.

Ticket Options


$75 General Admission

Join Good Work Austin for an evening of incredible food, drinks, storytelling, and celebration at Still Austin Whiskey Co.. Experience curated bites, cocktails, interactive programming, and awards honoring Austin’s food and beverage community.

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$125 VIP Admission

Enjoy an elevated experience with early access to a special VIP reception, which includes a behind-the-scenes look at Still Austin Distillery, along with a sneak peek at Still Austin's newest event venue and a private tasting in Still Austin's tasting room

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Event Offers


$30 Wine Pull Ticket

How It Works

  • Guests purchase a Wine Pull ticket for a flat price, without knowing which bottle of wine they'll receive.
  • Each wine bottle is assigned a number and paired with a corresponding numbered cork.
  • Guests select a numbered cork, which determines the bottle of wine they win.
  • Bottles range in value, with some modest selections and some higher-end surprises, so every ticket has a chance at a bigger prize.
  • Guests may take their wine home immediately or leave it at the Wine Pull table and pick it up before departing the event.

Wine Pull Rules

  • Each Wine Pull ticket costs $30 and guarantees a bottle of wine.
    • Guests can buy 4 tickets for $100
  • Guests must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
  • Bottles remain concealed until selected; no peeking, exchanges, or substitutions.
  • One bottle is awarded per ticket purchased.
  • Guests may purchase multiple tickets.
  • Wine bottle values range from approximately $30 to $100+.
  • All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
  • Wine Pull tickets may be purchased throughout the event while supplies last.
  • Once all bottles have been claimed, the Wine Pull closes.
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$100 4 Wine Pull Tickets

How It Works

  • Guests purchase a Wine Pull ticket for a flat price, without knowing which bottle of wine they'll receive.
  • Each wine bottle is assigned a number and paired with a corresponding numbered cork.
  • Guests select a numbered cork, which determines the bottle of wine they win.
  • Bottles range in value, with some modest selections and some higher-end surprises, so every ticket has a chance at a bigger prize.
  • Guests may take their wine home immediately or leave it at the Wine Pull table and pick it up before departing the event.

Wine Pull Rules

  • Each Wine Pull ticket costs $30 and guarantees a bottle of wine.
    • Guests can buy 4 tickets for $100
  • Guests must be 21 years of age or older to participate.
  • Bottles remain concealed until selected; no peeking, exchanges, or substitutions.
  • One bottle is awarded per ticket purchased.
  • Guests may purchase multiple tickets.
  • Wine bottle values range from approximately $30 to $100+.
  • All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
  • Wine Pull tickets may be purchased throughout the event while supplies last.
  • Once all bottles have been claimed, the Wine Pull closes.
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Raffle Ticket


$10 Single Raffle Ticket

One ticket and you're entered to win one of 4 prizes

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$25 Triple Entry Raffle

Three tickets and you're entered to win one of 4 prizes

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Raffle Prize


Date Night (Clay & Cabernet)

This romantic evening starts with a pottery date night at Austin Clay Arts, where you'll throw clay side by side before sitting down to a leisurely dinner courtesy of a Hai Hospitality gift card. Toast the night with a bottle of Still Austin Whiskey, a membership to the Austin Food and Wine Foundation, and a finishing touch from Kendra Scott.

  • Austin Clay Arts: Free pottery date night certificate: $150 value
  • Hai Hospitality: $150 gift card
  • AFWF: one-year membership for two, two tickets to an IMBIBE or Meet the Winemaker class of their choice, and a branded tote with a bottle of wine: $500+
  • And more
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Booked for the Night — The Perfect Night In

Sink into a stack of hand-selected books from BookPeople, whip something incredible in a Made In pans, order the good stuff with a Bufalina gift card for when cooking feels optional, and pour a glass of Still Austin Whiskey to cap the evening.

  • Made In Cookware: The 10" multi material fry pan set: $299 value
  • Book People: A bundle of books worth $60-80, a 20% off coupon, and some bookmarks: $100 value
  • Still Austin Whiskey: 1 bottle of Whiskey: $43
  • and more
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Health & Wellness (The Austin Reset)

Climb and stretch at Austin Bouldering Project, flow through yoga classes at YTX Yoga, strengthen your core with Pilates sessions at Todd Pilates, and restore from the inside out with an acupuncture or cupping treatment at Balance Wellness. Round it all out with a Sober Clairity drink.

  • Sober Clairity Gift Basket: $TBD value
  • Balance Wellness: Initial Exam & Treatment (Acupuncture / Dry Needling / Cupping Therapy): $185 value
  • YTX Yoga: 10-class yoga pack: $289 value
  • Todd Pilates: voucher for 10 Classes: $169 value
  • and more
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Explore ATX (A Taste of Austin)

Start with a signature cheese tasting at Antonelli's, then venture to the Hill Country for a Winemaker's Tasting at William Chris Vineyards. Enjoy a dinner out at Aba, take to the water with Capital Cruises, and raise a glass of Still Austin Whiskey to the city you love.

  • Antonelli's Cheese: 2 Tickets to a Signature Tasting: $220 value
  • William Chris Vineyards: gift certificate for a Winemaker's Tasting for 4: $120 value.
  • Aba Resturant: $100 gift card
  • Capital Cruises: Pedal/Paddle punch card good for four two-hour rentals of a canoe, kayak, swan pedal boat, or stand-up paddle board $160
  • and more
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