I still have a ton of photos to post tonight (probably from the plane, no doubt!), but here's a whackamole from the competition awards! Let's celebrate. Bronwen won! It's about freakin' time! Way to go girl!

Up on stage The finalists make it up on stage for the beeg announcement Phuong Tran Phuong makes her way up. The finalists A group of the finalists waiting for the announcement

Kyle Larson Kyle, a very respectable sixth best Barista in the entire United States! Billy Wilson Billy came from just getting in the biz a couple of years ago to being fifth best in the country. Way to go, Bill! Ryan Dennhardt Ryan impressed everyone - 4th place (tied with third, but lost tiebreaker), and only doing this for nine months.

Third place announced. Heather Perry was announced third, so Bronwen and Phuong give each other a huge congrats and good luck hug before finding out who won Heather Perry Heather placed third this year, something she should be proud of. Way to go Heather!!! Flash Photog.... The next few pics were taken just as emcee Danny O'Neil was saying second place...

The moment The moment Bronwen knew.... And it goes... Both Bronwen and Phuong are happy, but guess who's happiest? Phuong Tran She took second best in all the US of A. Just a lil' Baristi and shop owner from a side road in a suburb of Vancouver, WA.

Oops I had two of these shots. oh well, can't delete it now :) Bronwen Serna Damned straight, she's the best in the country! Accepting And here she is, accepting the golden La Marocco trophy.

Hoist it! She needs help lifting it up, it's so heavy! The Johns and Bronwen John Sanders, owner, Bronwen, and John Hornall, owner of Hines Public Market Coffee on Eastlake in Seattle, WA. Home of the US's best Barista! Another smile Sanders, you tenderfoot :)

Three champs Phuong, Bronwen, Heather - congrats! Kyle Larson Kyle displaying his trophy Billy Wilson Billy displaying his trophy.