May 7, 2021 (New York, NY) – Women of the Vine & Spirits (WOTVS), the leading membership organization, worldwide, dedicated to boldly pushing the wine, beer and spirits industry toward a more diverse, equitable and inclusive era announced today its Founder & CEO, Deborah Brenner has been awarded the Honor Circle of Inspiring & Innovative Women 2021 Amber L. Glassman Inspiration Award by University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship.
The Inspiration Award was established to recognize the contributions of extraordinary individuals who have served as role models and inspirational exemplars for other innovative and entrepreneurial women. Brenner is a University of Delaware alumni of the Class of ‘88.
“I feel strongly that education and personal development are essential means of empowering and advancing women with the knowledge, skills and self-confidence necessary to thrive and I am appreciative of University of Delaware recognizing me with this award,” said Brenner. “I am happy to accept it on behalf of my organization, Women of the Vine & Spirits, whose aim is to accelerate the pace of change within the wine, beer and spirits industry.”
Brenner was honored and presented with her award during the virtual Honor Circle of Inspiration & Innovative Women Award Ceremony, May 4, 2021.
Women of the Vine & Spirits Corporate Members include Founding Member, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits; Diamond Members: Breakthru Beverage Group; Bronco Wine Company; Brown-Forman; E. & J. Gallo Winery; Frederick Wildman & Sons, Ltd.; Moët Hennessy USA; Republic National Distributing Company; Shaw-Ross International Importers, Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates; Platinum Members: Beam Suntory; Constellation Brands; J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines; Pernod Ricard USA; and William Grant & Sons. For a full list of Corporate Members including those at the Gold, Silver, Bronze and Associate level, visit the Corporate Members tab at womenofthevine.com.
About Women of the Vine & Spirits
Women of the Vine & Spirits (WOTVS) is the leading membership organization, worldwide, dedicated to boldly pushing the wine, beer and spirits industry toward a more diverse, equitable and inclusive (DE&I) era that empowers all to succeed. WOTVS and its members recognize a diverse team leads to successful business development and innovation (BD&I). Our members connect through our global network and collaborate across all industry sectors. We provide our members with benefits that include education, training, mentorship, and networking as well as tools, services and resources toward DE&I, BD&I and personal development. For more information, please visit womenofthevine.com.
