Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Educational Foundation Awards 51 Scholarships to Students of Member Company Employees

Sep 01, 2026

Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C., 09/01/2026 - 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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