Bourbon Women has just announced the finalists for their inaugural WOW (Women of Whiskey) Awards. The official ceremony will take place Friday, August 16, 2024, during the Bourbon Women SIPosium.
The WOW Awards recognize women who have shown leadership and have created opportunities for community and connection within the whiskey world. Bourbon Women, the first female whiskey consumer group in the U.S., will present these awards as part of their ongoing mission to honor the achievements of women in spirits.
Listed below are the finalists:
Brand Ambassador of the Year:
• Avalon Oona Hass, Catoctin Creek Distilling
• Creola Dickerson, New Riff Distilling
Spirits Diversity Program of the Year:
• Camp Runamok
• STEPUP
Bartender of the Year:
• Amie Ward, Camp Runamok
• Megan Ford, Jeptha Creed Distillery
Spirits Writer of the Year:
• Maggie Kimberl, American Whiskey Magazine
• Shelley Sackier, Reservoir Distillery
Master Blender of the Year:
• Ashley Barnes, The Blending House and The Spirits Group
• Nancy Fraley, Nosing Services
Spirits Influencer/Podcaster of the Year:
• Kerry Moynahan, Barrel Room Chronicles
• Stephanie Burt, The Southern Fork
Master Distiller/Production Manager of the Year:
• Joyce Nethery, Jeptha Creed Distillery
• Marlene K. Holmes, Milam & Greene Whiskey
Mike Keyes Ally of the Year:
• Deborah Brenner, Women of the Vine and Spirits
• Dr. Janice Fernheimer, University of Kentucky
Woman-Owned Brand of the Year:
• Jeptha Creed
• Whiskey Sisters Supply
Legacy Achievement Award:
• Erica Fields, Fields Kentucky Spirit
• Margie A. S. Lehrman, American Craft Spirits Association
Peggy Noe Stevens Trailblazer Award:
• Ms. Elmer Lucille Allen
Finalists were nominated by their companies, peers, and communities. Heather Wibbels, managing director of Bourbon Women, stated, “The WOW Awards honor influential women who are redefining the whiskey industry through their innovation, leadership, and perseverance. These finalists exemplify the spirit of excellence and serve as powerful role models, motivating women everywhere to pursue and succeed in the world of whiskey.”
For further details: https://bourbonwomen.org/
Source:Bourbon Women