WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Educational Foundation – the charitable arm of the only national trade association for wine and spirits distributors – today announced 51 recipients of its annual scholarship program. The scholarship program is open to the children of WSWA wholesaler member company employees. Each recipient is awarded $2,000 for two consecutive school years ($4,000 total) to support their higher education.
This year’s class of scholars represents 13 WSWA member companies, chosen from a competitive pool of applicants by an independent panel of judges. The program highlights the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to supporting the families of distributor employees nationwide.
“We’re proud to recognize this year’s scholarship recipients and celebrate the hard work and commitment they’ve demonstrated in pursuing their education,” said Francis Creighton, WSWA President and CEO. “Supporting the next generation is at the heart of the WSWA Educational Foundation’s mission, and these scholarships are made possible by the continued generosity of our members. We congratulate the 2026 recipients and look forward to seeing all they accomplish in the years ahead.”
2026 WSWA Educational Foundation Scholarship Recipients:
Cristina Guzman, Allied Beverage Group, LLC
Daniela Lopez, Allied Beverage Group, LLC
Aliyah Holvick, Badger Liquor Co., Inc.
Ella Johnson, Badger Liquor Co., Inc.
Karina Aguila, Breakthru Beverage Group
Katherine Blackburn, Breakthru Beverage Group
Cameron Dille, Columbia Distributing
Halle Engerman, Columbia Distributing
Ryah Larsen, Columbia Distributing
Leo Zymkowitz, Columbia Distributing
Lydia Kuhn, Donnewald Distributing Co.
Kristina Chica, Eagle Brands Sales and Double Eagle Distributing
Anabelle Yglesias, Eagle Brands Sales and Double Eagle Distributing
Maggie Lathwell, Great Lakes Wine & Spirits
Brooke Brown, Heidelberg Distributing Co.
Khloe Co, M.S. Walker, Inc.
Emily Dombovary, Reyes Beverage Group
Hannah Miller, Reyes Beverage Group
Samantha Proulx, Reyes Beverage Group
Finn Grenier, Saratoga Liquor Co., Inc.
Giovanni Akakpo, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Samantha Allen, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Charles Baker, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Leah Barry, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Nancy Caroselli, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Gianna Cuga, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Sarika Deol, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Treva Erhard, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Aleida Escobar, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Chloe Escobar, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Lauren Hebert, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Delaina Hoang, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Camryn Jennings, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Caitlyn Karnes, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Ethan Leonard, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Anthony Maida, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Juliana Marchetti, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Paige Metzger, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Madison Monroy, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Emma Mostek, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Hannah Nolan, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Audrey Pearl, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Gianna Petrella, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Lyla Privat, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Riley Rolves, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Luke Salazar, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Miranda Torres, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Ally Vanweerdhuizen, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Chloe Wanner, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, LLC
Molly Conner, United Distributors, Inc.
Milissa Maxwell, United Distributors, Inc.
Since its inception in 2010, the WSWA Educational Foundation has awarded over $1,500,000 in scholarships. This scholarship program is made possible by the generosity and support of WSWA members.
For more information or to donate to this program, please visit our website here.
About Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America
WSWA is the national trade association representing the distribution tier of the wine and spirits industry, dedicated to advancing the interests and independence of distributors and brokers of wine and spirits. Founded in 1943, WSWA has more than 380 member companies in 50 states and the District of Columbia, and its members distribute more than 80 percent of all wine and spirits sold at wholesale in the United States.
To learn more, please visit www.wswa.org or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter.
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