WSWA Educational Foundation Awards 51 Scholarships
Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Educational Foundation — the charitable arm of the only national trade association for wine and spirits distributors — has 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/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
Daniela Lopez, Allied Beverage Group
Aliyah Holvick, Badger Liquor Co.
Ella Johnson, Badger Liquor Co.
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
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
Samantha Allen, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Charles Baker, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Leah Barry, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Nancy Caroselli, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Gianna Cuga, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Sarika Deol, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Treva Erhard, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Aleida Escobar, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Chloe Escobar, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Lauren Hebert, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Delaina Hoang, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Camryn Jennings, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Caitlyn Karnes, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Ethan Leonard, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Anthony Maida, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Juliana Marchetti, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Paige Metzger, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Madison Monroy, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Emma Mostek, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Hannah Nolan, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Audrey Pearl, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Gianna Petrella, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Lyla Privat, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Riley Rolves, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Luke Salazar, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Miranda Torres, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Ally Vanweerdhuizen, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Chloe Wanner, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Molly Conner, United Distributors
Milissa Maxwell, United Distributors
Since its inception in 2010, the WSWA Educational Foundation has awarded over $1.5 million in scholarships. This scholarship program is made possible by the generosity and support of WSWA members.
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