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.
