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# WSWA Educational Foundation Awards 51 Scholarships to Students of Member Company Employees
- URL: https://bevnews.net/wswa-educational-foundation-awards-51-scholarships-to-students-of-member-company-employees/
- Published: 2026-09-03T05:03:42.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-03T05:03:42.000Z
- Author: Joel Whitaker

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.”

The firms represented are Allied Beverage Group, Badger Liquor Co., Breakthru Beverage Group, Columbia Distributing, Donnewald Distributing, Eagle Brands Sales and Double Eagle Distributing, Great Lakes Wine & Spirits, Heidelberg Distributing Co., M.S. Walker, Inc., Reyes Beverage Group, Saratoga Liquor Co., Inc.,, and Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits.