Bourbon Women Announces ’24 Women of Whiskey Awards Winners
Bourbon Women has announced the winners of the 2024 WOW (Women of Whiskey) Awards, presented in collaboration with the Bourbon Women Foundation.
The awards were presented at a ceremony during the Bourbon Women SIPosium on Friday, August 16, 2024.
The WOW (Women of Whiskey) Awards recognize exceptional women leaders who have made lasting marks in the whiskey industry. As a pioneer in supporting female bourbon enthusiasts, Bourbon Women is the first female whiskey consumer group in the nation.
After a selection process, the winners of each of the 2024 award categories were:
Legacy Achievement Award: Erica Fields (Fields Kentucky Spirit)
Master Distiller/Production Manager of the Year: Marlene K. Holmes (Milam & Greene Whiskey)
Master Blender of the Year: Nancy Fraley (Nosing Services)
Brand Ambassador of the Year: Creola Dickerson (New Riff Distilling)
Woman-Owned Brand of the Year: Whiskey Sisters Supply
Bartender of the Year: Amie Ward (Camp Runamok)
Spirits Influencer/Podcaster of the Year: Kerry Moynahan (Barrel Room Chronicles)
Spirits Writer of the Year: Maggie Kimberl (American Whiskey Magazine)
Lois Mateus Networking Award: Susan Westrom
Spirits-Diversity Program of the Year: Camp Runamok
Mike Keyes Champion/Ally of the Year: Dr Janice Fernheimer (University of Kentucky)
Peggy Noe Stevens Trailblazer Award: Ms. Elmer Lucille Allen
Finalists were nominated by their companies, their peers and their communities, as they have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in their craft, making significant contributions to the whiskey industry.
“These awards are a celebration of the resilience, creativity, and leadership that women bring to the whiskey industry,” says Heather Wibbels, Bourbon Women managing director. “The honorees exemplify the very spirit of Bourbon Women—a community that empowers and uplifts each other in pursuit of excellence. We are proud to stand alongside these remarkable women as they continue to drive change and foster a more inclusive and vibrant future for all in the world of whiskey.”
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