WOMEN OF THE VINE & SPIRITS FOUNDATION
The Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation, Ltd. 501(c)(3) provides scholarships and awards for the purpose of helping women advance in the alcohol beverage industry through education, leadership, and professional development. Providing women with education, resources and opportunities to thrive is the cornerstone of our organization and success.
Scholarships to be awarded to U.S and non-U.S. residents.
All applications are now open! See below for details.
For more information or assistance, please email Executive Director, Tara Davey.
Women of the Vine & Spirits Scholarship Opportunities
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Partnership Scholarship Opportunities
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The Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation Committee is proud to announce the
Women of the Vine & Spirits Scholarship Recipients for 2018:
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Professional & Leadership Development Scholarship 
LaShan Arceneaux |
Professional & Leadership Development Scholarship 
Julia Coney |
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Educational Scholarship - Student Scholarship 
Isadora Frias de Locio e Silva |
Educational Scholarship - Continuing Education Scholarship 
Liz Chernousova |
WSET Level 1 Award in Sake
Émilie Steckenborn |
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits 
Julie Warnement |
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WSET Level 3 Award in Wines 
Shirley Muswema |
WSET Level 3 Award in Sake
Lisa Nguyen |
WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits 
Bethany Reed |
Want to learn more about our 2018 scholarship recipients? View their stories Here.
Foundation Committee
The Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation is guided by the Foundation Committee comprised of the following individuals:
Dr. Kathryn LaTour, Associate Professor, Wine Services Marketing, Cornell University
Dr. Liz Thach, MW Distinguished Professor of Wine and a Professor of Management at Sonoma State University
Encouraging Bright Futures
Women of the Vine & Spirits Scholarship Fund in
Honor of Edward H. Brenner
“When I started my entrepreneurial endeavor, I enticed my dad out of retirement to work with me. We worked together for seven years and I was blessed to have him lend his expertise and share his wisdom to guide me. Unfortunately, my dad passed away in 2014, just four weeks before we held the first ever Women of the Vine Grand Tasting in Napa. His unwavering support gave me the courage to step up and step out. As a father of three daughters and grandfather of three granddaughters, I am honored to name the scholarship after my Man of the Vine!” – Deborah Brenner, Founder & CEO, Women of the Vine & Spirits
In addition to being the Founding Partner of the Women of the Vine & Spirits, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the Founding Partner of Women of the Vine & Spirits Scholarship Fund.
“We are proud to be a part of this group that is dedicated to celebrating achievements and advancement of women in the business.” – Steve Slater, Executive Vice President, General Manager of the Wine Division, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.